Fragrance comparison

Chariot vs Lyn

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 247 ratings analysed

3 wins

Chariot

Boadicea the Victorious

4.12243 votes

Rank #7,205 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Lyn

3.254 votes

Rank #25,380 VioletPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chariot takes 3 of 4 categories.

Chariot
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Lyn
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Chariot3/4

Lyn1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Chariot
Sillage & projection: Chariot
Value for money: Lyn
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Chariot

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ChariotBoadicea the Victorious

LynLyn

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 243 votes

Have 38%Had 16%Want 47%

3.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 11%Had 14%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

31%Like

10%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

243 votes

0%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityChariot

SillageChariot

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value36

¤ Price value38

Category winnerLynBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

floral77%

fresh spicy69%

fresh61%

violet100%

powdery91%

woody83%

fruity74%

floral65%

fresh56%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, fruity and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Red BerriesBlack CurrantAppleLimeBergamot

Heart

RoseNutmegCherry BlossomCardamomYlang-YlangJasmineFreesiaNeroli

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaBenzoinSaffronSandalwoodMuskPapyrusPatchouli

Top

Wild BerriesAppleBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

VioletJasmineOrange BlossomYlang-YlangFreesiaRose

Base

VanillaMossMuskWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesApple, Bergamot, Rose and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring96

Summer43

Fall100

Winter79

Day100

Night79

Spring100

Summer86

Fall43

Winter14

Day100

Night11

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men19

Unisex55

Women26

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,205

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

Overall rank#25,380

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerChariotHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Boadicea the Victorious Chariot opens with a tart flash of black currant, acidic red berries, and zesty lime before settling into lush rose and white florals. A deep base of agarwood, earthy patchouli, and creamy vanilla anchors the sweetness. It performs best during cool autumn afternoons and formal evening gathering…

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Lyn by Lyn is a feminine floral fruity composition released in 2016. The scent opens with a sharp burst of wild berries and crisp apple before settling into a generous heart of jasmine and freesia.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chariot or Lyn?

Chariot takes 3 of 4 categories. Chariot is rated 4.12/5 from 243 votes; Lyn is rated 3.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Chariot for a fruity and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Lyn for a violet and powdery character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Chariot or Lyn?

Chariot lasts longest (Chariot 75/100, Lyn 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chariot or Lyn?

Chariot projects furthest (Chariot 65/100, Lyn 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chariot and Lyn smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fruity and floral accords. Common notes include Apple, Bergamot, Rose and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Chariot or Lyn better for summer or winter?

Chariot suits daytime wear; Lyn suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chariot and Lyn?

Chariot has top notes of Red Berries, Black Currant, Apple and Lime, heart notes of Rose, Nutmeg, Cherry Blossom and Cardamom, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla, Benzoin and Saffron. Lyn has top notes of Wild Berries, Apple, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Vanilla, Moss, Musk and Woody Notes.