Question 1

What's the difference between This is not Caffeine and Lira?

Accepted Answer

This is not Caffeine is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Hormone Paris (2025) 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, Warm Spicy, Sweet, Caramel.

Question 2

Which is better, This is not Caffeine or Lira?

Accepted Answer

By community rating, This is not Caffeine scores 3.90/5 vs Lira at 4.29/5. 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 This is not Caffeine and Lira smell similar?

Accepted Answer

They share 4 notes and 4 accords, including Vanilla, Warm Spicy, Sweet, Caramel, Caramel. 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, This is not Caffeine 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 This is not Caffeine vs Lira?

Accepted Answer

This is not Caffeine scores highest for winter wear; Lira scores highest for fall wear. This is not Caffeine leans evening, Lira leans daytime.

This is not Caffeine vs Lira

Comparison Summary

Shared Notes (4)

Unique to This is not Caffeine (11)

Unique to Lira (5)

Shared Accords (4)

Frequently asked questions

Community Sentiment Pulse — Lira

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Attribute	This is not Caffeine	Lira
Brand	Hormone Paris	Xerjoff
Year	2025	2011
Rating	3.90	4.29
Concentration	—	—
Gender	feminine	feminine
Total Notes	15	9