Lira

Lira smells like a slice of warm lemon cake served on a silver plate in a dim, velvet-curtained theater. Think soft stage lights, red velvet seats, and a dessert you can smell before you even see it. The first spray feels bright and sparkling: juicy blood orange and bergamot with a hint of lavender, like grating fresh citrus zest over a warm sponge cake. It’s sunny, slightly fizzy, and immediately mouthwatering. Very quickly, a cozy swirl of cinnamon and a touch of licorice slip in, adding a gentle spice and a faintly herbal sweetness, like a drizzle of spiced syrup soaking into the cake. As it dries down, Lira becomes all about that gourmand comfort: caramel and vanilla melting together into a creamy, musky “lemon pound cake” vibe on the skin. It feels soft, enveloping, and dessert-like without turning heavy, more like warm cake batter and caramel sauce than thick frosting. The musk keeps everything from becoming too sticky, turning the scent into a smooth, cozy aura rather than a loud sugar bomb. Lira wears like a gentle halo rather than a shout. It sits relatively close to the skin, which makes it feel intimate and inviting, like a secret gourmand whisper only those near you can taste in the air. Ideal for anyone who loves edible, citrusy vanillas that feel like comfort, warmth, and a soft spotlight all at once.

Oh... My... Word!!! I know I have used the word 'amazing' many times before when describing a perfume... I just wanted to use it again for this ridiculously delicious Lira, but to be honest... amazing simply would not suffice to describe this masterpiece! There's just no word to describe this heavenly deliciousness! Lira just made me about to delete any fragrance off of my want list, just to put on only Lira itself... This is soooooo expensive,... but I soooooo want a bottle of it now, I mean... DANG!!! This smells awesome! The absolutely most perfect blend of Caramel, Orange, Cinnamon and Vanilla I have ever encountered! I can't stop sniffing my wrist, it's so addictive... I'm in love!! Yes! With a perfume! Am I ashamed? No freakin' way!!! It's official now,... the niche market has got my motor running, a few more tastes of fragrances like this and I'll be running out of fuel fast! Oke,... I seriously got to clean out my want list... if y'all will excuse me, I'll be back later to update on performance, thanks! :) ́*•. ̧(*•. ̧♥ ̧.•* ́) ̧.•* ́ Edit: oke, this baby performs! I only sprayed my sample once and the sillage lingers really nice for 2 hours, then of course it settles down, becomes softer, but it lasts for many hours more! *•. ̧♥ ̧.•* ́*•. ̧♥ ̧.•* ́*•. ̧♥ ̧.•* ́*•. ̧♥ ̧.•* ́*•. ̧♥ ̧.•* ́

Excuse me, to whom do I apologize for this gaffe? I'd read the reviews but remained doubtful. Saw the notes pyramid, but...meh. I'm not that big a fan of citrus - I thought. Too much cinnamon - I mused. Too much bad luck with gourmands that smelled of cheap candy - not for me, I decided. But then, on a whim and encouraged by a sale, I picked up a bottle of Lira. Oh my......to think I've thought I smelled delicious before - ha! Lira is not only a stunning creation of such caliber my husband, unprompted, said I smelled amazing (*trust me, this never happens unprompted) but everything I thought I knew about my taste in gourmand scents is completely changed. This citrus is rendered with such beauty I mourned its departure in the 2nd hour. The cinnamon not at all a kitchen condiment but rather something so perfectly applied it hints an almost amber note combined with the softest florals. But for me this is all about the previously unknown work of art that vanilla, caramel and musk could become when expertly deployed. Incredible. So, again, excuse me - I'm off to apply another spritz from this delectable scent and offering my apologies for not having picked this up sooner.

Photorealistic gourmand: orange vanilla cheesecake. The caramel note to me is very milky lactonic and gentle, rather than burnt sugar. Lots of creaminess to balance out the sweet and sour. Gets more linear and musky soft as it dries (citrus notes rarely stay present in any perfume). I do not perceive any lavender or jasmine, but the spicy cinnamon and liquorice are in the very background, and scratch the back of your throat when you inhale it. Like Creed Sublime Vanille, which is very clean girl subtle, and D&G Devotion, which is a sickly sweet punchy citronella citrus, had a baby. If you like those, I'd say this one's a safe buy. Impression: Very feminine, pretty, rich young girl with Sabrina Carpenter's hair, who has no care in the world and goes through life with joy and peace. It has a certain naiveté, just a pure glossy uplifting happy fragrance. As it settles, she calms down and starts reflecting a bit more, and shows her more mature, nurturing, warm and intimate side.

Ultimate spring/summer scent for me. I love smelling like a lemon cake - I know my husband loves it because every time I wear it he says I smell like a treat :) There are a bunch of sugared lemon scents, but this one hits the best for me. This does not have any kind of acidity that some of the others have on my skin. Skin chemistry with fragrance is so personal, a key player in why some people think the same scent smells so differently. The high price tag is definitely a draw back, but there are reputable sites to get it at a discount. I have moved to almost always buying 50ml bottles because I have so many. There are very few scents I want in a full 100ml+ size because I switch it up so often and I am not willing to pay exorbitant prices. Either way - not necessarily a safe blind buy because the lemon may hit differently on the skin for everyone, but always a favorite in my collection and one I would immediately repurchase if I lost all of my fragrances.

An absolutely lovely and incredibly smooth gourmand that deserves the attention it gets. The opening is like a fairytale Christmas with the sweetest blood orange intrigue, lasting for a couple of hours. It is not a sharp sitrus as we are used to, it is a creamy caramel sort of yammy. So good, I would have loved it to stay at that point forever. Splash decants do not do this magic justice, not even close, one needs a spray or a small bottle even to be able to get the whole story. Cute little 30ml bottles do the trick. The dry down is the most gorgeous caramel vanilla, forming a scent bubble for a good 6 hours, then remaining a skin scent for another 6. I apply a lot, 6-7 sprays. I'd say Lira is moderate on sweetness and it rather makes it more wearable and classy, as opposed to smelling like a cinnamon vanilla bun while wearing some other gourmand with the same notes.

This is amazing and it is unisex. Yes it is marketed toward women but it is a unisex fresh vanilla that is perfect for summer. This smells amazing at all temperatures and times of day but it really shines in the heat. I don't know why most people are saying this is autumn and winter only, it definitely works for summer. Casamorati is an Italian brand, they understand how to make hot weather safe scents. This opens with beautiful freshness and a hint of vanilla but the sharp edge is taken off the citrus and lavender by the jasmine. The jasmine is not strong or noticeable here, it is only present to soften the top notes while still allowing the fragrance to remain fresh. Over time the vanilla becomes more prominent as the top notes reduce but the vanilla never becomes sweet, cloying or overwhelming. This is masterfully blended and easily my favourite summer fragrance

Lira is a beautiful citrusy, woody, vanilla perfume, and it is so soft. It is absolutely gorgeous! It smells like lemon pie and is delicious. BUT! It lasts less than a minute. The longevity is so poor, which is such a disappointment. I don’t understand why this cannot last longer. Such a shame. I desperately need this perfume to last. I even considered buying the 100 ml bottle (I have the 30 ml one), but what’s the point? It would still last for too short a time. So I’m not sure what to say about this, except that it is great, but maybe only worth buying in a smaller size. EDIT: I finally found copy of Lira! It is Voux Zeste Paris Corner! Zeste is a bit more citrusy but still creamy, no plastic or detergent smells, and costs like 30,40€. Total recommendation!

Lira isn’t something I’d normally go for — I don’t usually like citrus — but this surprised me in the best way. It smells like a spiced lemon cake dusted with sugar and warmth. The citrus isn’t sharp, it’s more like lemon glaze on a buttery cake, sweet but never cloying, and backed by this gorgeous warmth that makes it feel cozy and luxurious rather than fresh or summery. There’s a slightly fizzy, almost orange soda vibe in the beginning, but it quickly melts into something more elegant and dessert-like It’s one of those scents where I didn’t expect to like it — citrus and lavender aren’t my usual picks — but it’s blended so well that I couldn’t stop smelling my wrist. It’s warm, edible, and elegant all at once. 8/10

I was not going to weigh in until I saw some of the angry reviews where people are outraged that someone has a different experience from theirs. My father was a perfumer. Perfume preferences are highly individual and personal. I love Lira, just like I love Mitsouko and Jicky and Le Labo Poivre. I don't know if anyone else does and I don't care. It is a sweet citrus perfume and that is why I got it. I have other chypres and ouds and wanted something exactly like this as a choice when I am feeling like smelling sweet. I also love Balenciaga's Paris. And YSL Cinema. I have a range of scents that smell good to me and on me. I don't care to listen to influencers because their body chemistry and mine are different. Q.E.D.!

@HeidiCL - please try not to rub any scent once sprayed! Spray it on each area you want it to be on... rubbing it bruises the scent! (It's believed that this action can interfere with the fragrance's drying process and alter the aroma by disrupting the delicate balance of its components - essentially, it negatively impacts the fragrance's notes and longevity!) Regarding why it lasts less on one wrist versus the other is due to individual skin chemistry differences, varying degrees of moisture, and body temperature. Hot tip: I always spray scent on the backs of my hands if it's a poor performer as it always lasts longer due to lack of temp and oils on the back of the hands!

Absolutely beautiful! I get why it has many comparisons to popular lemon gourmands, but this is something more. This is the refined elder sister to Devotion, Bake, Victoria, Super Milk etc. I have 3 out of the above mentioned and wondered if it was worth it to purchase Lira,so I acquired a decant before committing to a full blindly purchased bottle. I really like this! It’s more wearable , to me and for my tastes, than the lemon gourmands I have. This is something I would enjoy wearing out and not just for extremely casual days or as a bed scent like I find to be the case with Victoria and the like. I’ll probably purchase a full size bottle.

Lira is probably my signature scent. It’s a sweet, slightly citrusy, caramel-and-shortbread cloud—gourmand but perfectly balanced, not ultra thick and not fluffy. It hits the nail on the head. People absolutely love it when I wear it, a massive compliment getter. There are definitely cakey elements, but I feel like it works beautifully in all seasons. Simply gorgeous. I’m an ultra-gourmand lover, and I absolutely adore it. I don’t like lavender or floral elements, so this one is totally safe for me. Honestly, I don’t pick up any rose or jasmine either, so I wouldn’t pay too much attention to the listed floral notes.

Those of us who love this fragrance but believe that it lasts about two seconds and has no projection must be anosmic to some of the notes. I received my bottle today and put it on passionately around noon and again in the afternoon but was so disappointed with the dire performance. However, my partner kept complementing me on it until ten o’clock in the evening, saying they could still catch whiffs of it in the air! I wish I could enjoy the delicious bubble of the lactonic caramel and blood orange around me all day. I’m going to take a short break from it, hoping my sense of smell comes back. I’m in love with Lira!

I loved "Casamorati - Lira (Eau de Parfum) | Xerjoff" when I first smelt it and it was my no.1 favourite cakey lemon scent, but having bought a full bottle I felt a bit let down. It was so weak in the beginning. I’ve now had my bottle for 6-8 months and it’s improved so much! It’s now the scent I fell in love with in the first place. So if you buy one of the newer bottles and find it weak, just give it time. It will get better. Lira is a beautiful sugary lemon cake scent. Perfect for all year round. She got knocked off her no.1 spot but she’s back up there again.

This layers beautifully with spring/summer scents like Love Tuberose, Soleil Blanc or Beach Walk. I discovered this when I was playing around trying to recreate the long-discontinued Tom Ford/Estee Lauder creation Azuree Soleil Eau Fraiche Skinscent. I loved that perfume. It was a beach resort scent that also had gourmand notes. My layering experiment doesn’t quite reach ASEFS’s brilliance but it’s in the same area. I get so many compliments when I layer Lira with the above. It is also good on its own, but I probably won’t wear it alone until Autumn.

I went to a niche perfume store, expecting to buy something completely different. This was my first time loving a citrus vanilla, it's not normally my style. It is safe to say it is one of those creations to 'alter my brain chemistry', broadening my palette. Love at first sniff. When I make a lemon drizzle cake and sprinkle some lavender on top, this is what this smells like. The blood orange lifts it nicely. And it lasts. The whole range has a unique signature, that makes me feel like a bee in a trance.

It's a lemon pound cake fresh out of the oven. I'm usually quite wary of gourmands, but this scent is a masterpiece. It smells literally like a piece of lemon cake with no extra fluff or filler. Sure, the longevity and sillage are heavily debated. On me, it's slightly more intimate but lasts ages. It's kind of sexy to smell like a delicious baked good, in my opinion. And it's far more unique than the vanillas people usually go for when trying to smell sexy-sweet. I get zero blood orange from this btw...

Sampled this on paper. Folded up the paper and sealed it in an empty ziploc bag I happened to have in my purse. It was that good. I’ll think about it forever until I end up buying a decant... probably closer to the fall season, though I think it can be a year-rounder. Point being, I’m not usually a gourmand superfan, but I really adored this. There’s something a little lonely about it, like the sort of woman who doesn’t rely on anyone else. Soft sweet lemon without being juvenile in any way.

I decided to LAYER fragrances this evening. Rarely do I ever do this, but I wanted to tonight. I started with Soft Focus from FZOTIC. Then I applied LIRA from the casamorati line. And you know what I learned? I learned that my beloved xerjoff casamorati collection is not as strong as I thought they were. And that makes me very sad! Isn't it funny how your taste changes over the years? It happens to everybody! That's it. Soft focus is a beautiful fragrance and you should try it out.