Question 1

What's the difference between New York Nights and Lira?

Accepted Answer

New York Nights is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Bond No 9 (2017) dominated by Caramel accords. Lira is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Xerjoff (2011) leaning on Vanilla accords. They share 3 accords: Caramel, Warm Spicy, Sweet.

Question 2

Which is better, New York Nights or Lira?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, New York Nights scores 4.30/5 vs Lira at 4.29/5. On r/fragrance, New York Nights sits at 7.2/10 (mixed) while Lira is 6.5/10 (mixed). New York Nights's standout strength: Versatile year-round wearability. 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 New York Nights and Lira smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 2 notes and 3 accords, including Caramel, Warm Spicy, Sweet, Jasmine, Caramel. New York Nights: New York Nights generates divided opinions within the community, with passionate admirers praising its wearability and sophisticated gourmand-floral profile, while some users find the scent profile off-putting or rubber-like. 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, New York Nights or Lira?

Accepted Answer

New York Nights: Strong performance and longevity Lira: Good longevity and projection, noticeable to others Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits New York Nights vs Lira?

Accepted Answer

New York Nights scores highest for fall wear; Lira scores highest for fall wear. New York Nights leans evening, Lira leans daytime.

New York Nights vs Lira

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (2)

Unique to New York Nights (7)

Unique to Lira (7)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Lira

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Attribute	New York Nights	Lira
Brand	Bond No 9	Xerjoff
Year	2017	2011
Rating	4.30	4.29
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	9	9