Lira

Excuse me, to whom do I apologize for this gaffe? I'd read the reviews but remained doubtful. Saw the notes pyramid, but...meh. I'm not that big a fan of citrus - I thought. Too much cinnamon - I mused. Too much bad luck with gourmands that smelled of cheap candy - not for me, I decided. But then, on a whim and encouraged by a sale, I picked up a bottle of Lira. Oh my......to think I've thought I smelled delicious before - ha! Lira is not only a stunning creation of such caliber my husband, unprompted, said I smelled amazing (*trust me, this never happens unprompted) but everything I thought I knew about my taste in gourmand scents is completely changed. This citrus is rendered with such beauty I mourned its departure in the 2nd hour. The cinnamon not at all a kitchen condiment but rather something so perfectly applied it hints an almost amber note combined with the softest florals. But for me this is all about the previously unknown work of art that vanilla, caramel and musk could become when expertly deployed. Incredible. So, again, excuse me - I'm off to apply another spritz from this delectable scent and offering my apologies for not having picked this up sooner.

Based off the notes i genuinely never thought id favour such a perfume. Im usually into cleaner powdery scents however this tops almost all my powdery perfumes. So rich and decadent the balsamic note is just the right touch i thought it would be overpowering especially with the cinnamon and caramel but it all blends beautifully. Although the citrusy notes derive from the blood orange and bergamot, those two combined are very reminiscent of a kumquat which i find very fitting when it merges with the other spicier/warmer notes. A hint of floral to maintain a bit of balance. Just an all rounder. LUV <3

If I did not have a preference for cleaner & non-toxic leafy green fragrances & an aversion to sugary gourmands, this would likely be my top pick at the moment. Lira has a lovely blend of beautifully aromatic spices & herbs behind the tart lemon pastry, making it much more interesting and complex than others in its category (ie Devotion, Akro Bake & Victoria). My only issue is that the dry-down is somewhat metallic & very heavy on the anise. Fortunately, I'm a big fan of black licorice. If you aren't you'll want to avoid Lira.

YUMMMM the perfect scent for fall!!! the drydown is heavenly, it’s smooth and rich without being cloying or heavy. as the scent develops it gets better and better. literally the perfect blend of caramel, vanilla, orange and cinnamon. i was a bit scared i wouldn’t like it after all the comparisons to devotion (which imo is insanely screechy and cloying and just overall smells bad lol) but this is nothing like devotion, this is like the smell of a delicious caramel cake on a fall day ugh i love it sm 💕

Xerjoff Casamorati's 'Lira' may very well be my favorite perfume of all time, it's EASILY the best vanilla fragrance you can get your hands on, and if I had a signature scent this would be it in every lifetime. Hell if I could kiss Chris Maurice (perfumer behind 'Lira') on the toes and forehead, I would do daily... My eyes roll back and I genuinely smile ear to ear every time I smell it. I also do apologize if my intro throws you off this is one of the two perfumes I'm very passionate about.