Question 1

What's the difference between Pear Gelato and Lira?

Accepted Answer

Pear Gelato is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Theodoros Kalotinis (2024) 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 3 accords: Sweet, Vanilla, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Pear Gelato or Lira?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Pear Gelato scores 3.87/5 vs Lira at 4.29/5. On r/fragrance, Pear Gelato sits at 5.5/10 (mixed) while Lira is 6.5/10 (mixed). Pear Gelato's standout strength: Delicious sweet pear ice cream opening. 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 Pear Gelato and Lira smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Pear Gelato: Pear Gelato has an attractive creamy fruity opening that quickly disappears, transitioning into a soapy drydown that disappoints many wearers. 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, Pear Gelato or Lira?

Accepted Answer

Lira: Good longevity and projection, noticeable to others Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.

Question 5

Which season suits Pear Gelato vs Lira?

Accepted Answer

Pear Gelato scores highest for all seasons wear; Lira scores highest for fall wear. Pear Gelato leans daytime, Lira leans daytime.

Pear Gelato vs Lira

Comparison Summary

Unique to Lira (9)

Shared Accords (3)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Pear Gelato

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Lira

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Attribute	Pear Gelato	Lira
Brand	Theodoros Kalotinis	Xerjoff
Year	2024	2011
Rating	3.87	4.29
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	9