Is Gulf Orchid Crème Caramel a dupe of Xerjoff Lira?

Lira EDP

Xerjoff   Original Acquired

Crème Caramel EDP

Gulf Orchid   Inspired Statement
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Lira Eau de Parfum bottle Lira EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender U
2011 Year 2025
££££ Price Tier £
Crème Caramel Eau de Parfum bottle Crème Caramel EDP
£110.24 from
30ml at Amazon UK
Best value £1.68/ml (100ml)
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£14.04 from
30ml at Notino
Best value £0.20/ml (100ml)
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Lira EDP
A luxurious indulgence, Lira's sweet gourmand character enchants with its rich, warm profile - ideal for cozy evenings and romantic encounters.
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Our Verdict - Crème Caramel EDP
Divisive, but a delicious crowd-pleaser for those who love their gourmands. This budget-friendly Lira dupe brings a bright, buttery lemon biscuit right to your nose, though some find the citrus far too sharp.
Statement

Scent Profile

How they compare
Lira EDP A Crème Caramel EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Lira EDP
Crème Caramel EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 41% vs 26%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 42% vs 31%
Musk 19% vs 21%
Only in Lira
Caramel 38%
Only in Crème Caramel
Amber 29% Sandalwood 19%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Lira Crème Caramel
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Lira

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Lira's sweet and spicy notes make it suitable for the cooler transitions of spring and fall, while its warmth can also be comforting in winter. It's less suited for hot summer days.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Lira's rich, sweet profile is ideal for romantic evenings and versatile enough for casual settings, though it might be too intense for formal or professional environments.

Crème Caramel

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Autumn
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

This gourmand scent, with its sweet and projection-heavy character, is best suited for casual wear and dates. While some find it suitable for everyday wear, its sweetness and potential for being a headache-inducer make it less ideal for a formal or office setting.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
55%
Key Similarities

Shares 4 of its 11 notes, including Musk, Bergamot, Vanilla

Key Differences

Adds amber and cedar, drops blood orange and cinnamon

Where to buy

Lira EDP
Crème Caramel EDP
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