Fragrance comparison

1897 Man vs Lyn Harris Le Noir

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 10 Oct 2026 18 ratings analysed

1897 Man

Juventus

3.6712 votes

Rank #44,368 AromaticHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Lyn Harris Le Noir

Marks & Spencer

3.836 votes

Rank #48,960 AromaticHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

1897 Man
Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Lyn Harris Le Noir
Choose it for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

1897 Man2/4

Lyn Harris Le Noir2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lyn Harris Le Noir
Sillage & projection: Lyn Harris Le Noir
Value for money: 1897 Man
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1897 Man

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

1897 ManJuventus

Lyn Harris Le NoirMarks & Spencer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 23%Had 13%Want 63%

3.83/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 53%Had 0%Want 47%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

8%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

50%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityLyn Harris Le Noir

SillageLyn Harris Le Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value69

Category winner1897 ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

herbal92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

marine69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

herbal92%

lavender84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, herbal and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

BergamotTarragonSea water

Heart

SageArtemisiaSpices

Base

PatchouliFrench labdanumCedar

Top15-30 mins

LavenderGreen MandarinBergamot

Heart2-3.5 hrs

ArtemisiaTarragonPimento

Base5-7+ hrs

AmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Tarragon, Artemisia and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Lyn Harris Le Noir, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night45

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 43%Casual 36%Date 12%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#44,368

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#48,960

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winner1897 ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1897 Man by Juventus is a sharp aromatic aquatic scent built around crisp sea water, tarragon, and earthy patchouli. Released in 2008 for fans of the Italian football club, it brings a fresh, breezy athletic energy that fits casual weekend wear during hot summer afternoons.

Reviews →

Lyn Harris Le Noir opens with an unfiltered snap of French lavender and chilled green mandarin. The citrus bites first. Bergamot quickly cuts across the herbal hum, providing an invigorating, bitter edge that feels distinctly botanical rather than sweet. Within twenty minutes, the initial bite softens into an earthy h…

Reviews →

InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1897 Man or Lyn Harris Le Noir?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. 1897 Man is rated 3.67/5 from 12 votes; Lyn Harris Le Noir is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose 1897 Man for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Lyn Harris Le Noir for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1897 Man or Lyn Harris Le Noir?

Lyn Harris Le Noir lasts longest (Lyn Harris Le Noir 70/100, 1897 Man 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1897 Man or Lyn Harris Le Noir?

Lyn Harris Le Noir projects furthest (Lyn Harris Le Noir 69/100, 1897 Man 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1897 Man and Lyn Harris Le Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, herbal and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tarragon, Artemisia and Patchouli.

Is 1897 Man or Lyn Harris Le Noir better for summer or winter?

1897 Man suits daytime wear; Lyn Harris Le Noir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1897 Man and Lyn Harris Le Noir?

1897 Man has top notes of Bergamot, Tarragon and Sea water, heart notes of Sage, Artemisia and Spices, a base of Patchouli, French labdanum and Cedar. Lyn Harris Le Noir has top notes of Lavender, Green Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Artemisia, Tarragon and Pimento, a base of Amber and Patchouli.