Question 1

What's the difference between Sorriso and Lira?

Accepted Answer

Sorriso is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Profumum Roma (2013) dominated by Vanilla accords. Lira is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Xerjoff (2011) leaning on Vanilla accords. They share 4 accords: Vanilla, Sweet, Warm Spicy, Powdery.

Question 2

Which is better, Sorriso or Lira?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, Sorriso scores 4.10/5 vs Lira at 4.29/5. On r/fragrance, Sorriso sits at 2.5/10 (negative) while Lira is 6.5/10 (mixed). Sorriso's standout strength: Not discussed - opinions focus entirely on pricing and market issues. 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 Sorriso and Lira smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share a small fraction of their ingredients — expect noticeably different experiences. Sorriso: The Reddit r/fragrance community expresses strong frustration about industry-wide price gouging, with luxury houses like Kilian, Tom Ford, and Vilhelm implementing exponential increases (€160→€210 for some fragrances within 18 months). 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, Sorriso 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 Sorriso vs Lira?

Accepted Answer

Sorriso scores highest for winter wear; Lira scores highest for fall wear. Sorriso leans evening, Lira leans daytime.

Sorriso vs Lira

Comparison Summary

Unique to Lira (9)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Sorriso

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Community Sentiment Pulse — Lira

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Attribute	Sorriso	Lira
Brand	Profumum Roma	Xerjoff
Year	2013	2011
Rating	4.10	4.29
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	0	9