Xerjoff Lira, hour by hour

How it opens, settles and lingers on skin.

Caramel and cinnamon rolled in blood orange sugar on a frosty afternoon.

Lira by Xerjoff, bottle pictured with its key notes: Blood Orange, Bergamot and Cinnamon
  1. First spray0–15 min

  2. Heart15 min – 2 h

  3. Dry-down2 h – 3–6 h

Lasts
3–6 h
Moderate
Sillage
Moderate, 2 of 4
When to wear

SeasonAutumnWinter

Time of dayNight outDaytime

Best forWork

What wearers say

Votes from fragrance communities, most-voted answers first.

  • Longevity

    Most voted: 43%Moderate

  • Sillage

    Most voted: 51%Moderate

  • Season

    Most voted: 45%Autumn

  • Time of day

    Most voted: 40%Night out

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Longevity, 3,709 votes

  • Very weak3%115 votes
  • Weak6%231 votes
  • Moderate (Most voted)43%1,591 votes
  • Long lasting36%1,353 votes
  • Eternal11%419 votes

Sillage, 4,288 votes

  • Intimate16%700 votes
  • Moderate (Most voted)51%2,182 votes
  • Strong23%1,006 votes
  • Enormous9%400 votes

Season, 3,709 votes

  • Spring12%445 votes
  • Summer3%111 votes
  • Autumn (Most voted)45%1,669 votes
  • Winter40%1,484 votes

Time of day, 3,709 votes

  • Daytime35%1,298 votes
  • Office5%185 votes
  • Evening20%742 votes
  • Night out (Most voted)40%1,484 votes

Which size is right for you?

Every size is decanted from the same original bottle.

  • 3ml

    To discover it

    Price: Now €9.27Was €14.90SAVE 38%
    • Per ml: €3.09/ml
    • ≈60 sprays
    • 20 days of wear
  • Best value

    30ml

    To keep it

    Price: Now €72.90Was €161.90SAVE 55%
    • Per ml: €2.43/ml21% less per ml than 3ml
    • ≈600 sprays
    • 200 days of wear

Loved by 50,000+

Why scent lovers try it with us before they buy the bottle.

10ML decants in glass vials and a travel atomiser

10ML vs a blind buy

What a decant gives you that a bottle bought unsmelled can’t.

Why 10ML?
Blind buy
Authentic original perfume
Yes
Yes
Smell it on your skin before you buy
Yes
No
Try several scents for one bottle’s price
Yes
No
Travel-ready atomiser
Yes
No
No full bottle wasted if it’s not for you
Yes
No

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Frequently asked questions

What does Xerjoff Lira smell like?

Xerjoff Lira opens with Bergamot, Blood Orange and Lavender. The heart brings Cinnamon, Jasmine and Licorice. It dries down to Caramel, Musk and Vanille.

Is Xerjoff Lira long lasting?

Shoppers on fragrance communities most often rate its longevity as moderate (43% of votes), and 48% rate it long lasting or eternal. They most often rate its sillage as moderate (51% of votes). How long it lasts on you also depends on your skin and how much you apply.

Is Xerjoff Lira good for summer?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rate it mainly for autumn and winter; summer takes only 3% of season votes.

Is Xerjoff Lira good for winter?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rate it well for winter: winter takes 40% of season votes, close behind its most-voted season.

Is Xerjoff Lira for day or night?

Shoppers on fragrance communities mostly wear it after dark: 60% of time-of-day votes are for evenings and nights out, 40% for daytime or the office.

Can I wear Xerjoff Lira to the office?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rarely pick it for the office: only 5% of time-of-day votes go to the office.

Who makes Xerjoff Lira?

Lira is made by Xerjoff. It was launched in 2011.

How many wears is a 10ml decant of Xerjoff Lira?

A 10ml decant of Xerjoff Lira holds about 200 sprays, roughly 67 days of wear. The 3ml decant holds about 60 sprays, around 20 days. The 30ml decant holds about 600 sprays, around 200 days.

Which other Xerjoff perfumes can I try?

Besides Xerjoff Lira, 10ML has XJ 1861 Naxos, Erba Pura and Alexandria II from Xerjoff, each decanted from the original bottle.

Is this Xerjoff Lira decant the original perfume?

Yes. Every Xerjoff Lira decant is filled by hand from an original Xerjoff bottle, with nothing added or diluted, so it opens, dries down and lasts on your skin the way the bottle does. We sell only authentic originals.

What is a decant?

A small amount of a perfume, taken from its original bottle and put into a travel atomiser. You get the real fragrance in a size that lets you live with it for days before you decide on the full bottle.

How does the money-back guarantee work?

If a scent isn’t right for you, get in touch within 30 days of it arriving and we’ll arrange a refund. Terms apply. See our refund policy.