Fragrance comparison

Byblos Uomo vs Lyn Harris Le Noir

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 70 ratings analysed

Byblos Uomo

Byblos

4.1964 votes

Rank #12,449 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Lyn Harris Le Noir

Marks & Spencer

3.836 votes

Rank #48,960 AromaticHerbal

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lyn Harris Le Noir takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Byblos Uomo1/4

Lyn Harris Le Noir3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Byblos UomoByblos

Lyn Harris Le NoirMarks & Spencer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 41%Had 31%Want 28%

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

47%Love

34%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

64 votes

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

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityLyn Harris Le Noir

SillageLyn Harris Le Noir

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value69

Category winnerLyn Harris Le NoirBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

herbal61%

aromatic100%

herbal92%

lavender84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and herbal

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLimeCardamomAmalfi LemonViolet Leaf

Heart

LavenderNutmegTarragonArtemisiaThyme

Base

Vetiveroak mossVirginia CedarMuskPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

LavenderGreen MandarinBergamot

Heart2-3.5 hrs

ArtemisiaTarragonPimento

Base5-7+ hrs

AmberPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Tarragon and Artemisia. 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

Spring100

Summer90

Fall62

Winter31

Day100

Night41

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night45

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

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#12,449

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#48,960

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerByblos UomoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Byblos Uomo is a classic 1993 woody aromatic scent defined by its sharp citrus opening and herbal heart. It suits men who prefer a clean, professional aesthetic for office wear or casual spring days. The fragrance balances zesty bergamot with earthy vetiver, offering a straightforward, masculine profile that works wel…

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…

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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, Byblos Uomo or Lyn Harris Le Noir?

Lyn Harris Le Noir takes 3 of 4 categories. Byblos Uomo is rated 4.19/5 from 64 votes; Lyn Harris Le Noir is rated 3.83/5 from 6 votes. Choose Byblos Uomo for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lyn Harris Le Noir for a aromatic and herbal character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Byblos Uomo or Lyn Harris Le Noir?

They last about the same: Lyn Harris Le Noir 70/100, Byblos Uomo 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Byblos Uomo or Lyn Harris Le Noir?

Lyn Harris Le Noir projects furthest (Lyn Harris Le Noir 69/100, Byblos Uomo 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Byblos Uomo and Lyn Harris Le Noir smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and herbal accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Tarragon and Artemisia.

Is Byblos Uomo or Lyn Harris Le Noir better for summer or winter?

Byblos Uomo suits daytime wear; Lyn Harris Le Noir suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Byblos Uomo and Lyn Harris Le Noir?

Byblos Uomo has top notes of Bergamot, Lime, Cardamom and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Nutmeg, Tarragon and Artemisia, a base of Vetiver, oak moss, Virginia Cedar and Musk. 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.