Question 1

What's the difference between Buonissimo and Lira?

Accepted Answer

Buonissimo is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Hilde Soliani (2018) dominated by Sweet accords. Lira is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Xerjoff (2011) leaning on Vanilla accords. They share 5 accords: Sweet, Caramel, Vanilla, Balsamic.

Question 2

Which is better, Buonissimo or Lira?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Buonissimo scores 4.06/5 vs Lira at 4.29/5. On r/fragrance, Buonissimo sits at 7.5/10 (positive) while Lira is 6.5/10 (mixed). Buonissimo's standout strength: Excellent for gourmand enthusiasts with delicious scent profiles. Lira's standout strength: Delicious gourmand scent with lemon, caramel, and vanilla notes. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.

Question 3

Do Buonissimo and Lira smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Buonissimo: Hilde Soliani is well-regarded within the gourmand fragrance community, with enthusiasts praising the house's creative and delicious scent profiles. Lira: Xerjoff Lira is a polarizing gourmand fragrance that impresses devoted fans with its delicious cake-like scent, interesting supporting notes, and strong projection, but frustrates others with its cloying sweetness, play-doh undertones, and high price-to-performance ratio.

Question 4

Which lasts longer, Buonissimo or Lira?

Accepted Answer

Buonissimo: Performance and longevity can be weak for some users Lira: Good longevity and projection, noticeable to others Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Buonissimo vs Lira?

Accepted Answer

Buonissimo scores highest for fall wear; Lira scores highest for fall wear. Buonissimo leans daytime, Lira leans daytime.

Buonissimo vs Lira

Comparison Summary

Unique to Lira (9)

Shared Accords (5)

Frequently asked questions

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Attribute	Buonissimo	Lira
Brand	Hilde Soliani	Xerjoff
Year	2018	2011
Rating	4.06	4.29
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	9