Fragrance comparison

Divine vs Lyn

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

Divine

Venezia 1920

4.176 votes

Rank #54,683 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Lyn

3.254 votes

Rank #22,545 VioletPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

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

Divine2/4

Lyn2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DivineVenezia 1920

LynLyn

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 22%Had 11%Want 68%

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

50%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityDivine

SillageDivine

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value10

¤ Price value38

Category winnerLynBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

vanilla84%

marine77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

violet100%

powdery91%

woody83%

fruity74%

floral65%

fresh56%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin OrangeBergamotYlang-Ylang

Heart2-4 hrs

Sea NotesRose

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaAmberSandalwoodMoss

Top

Wild BerriesAppleBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

VioletJasmineOrange BlossomYlang-YlangFreesiaRose

Base

VanillaMossMuskWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Rose. Durations are only published for Divine, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter100

Day100

Night55

Spring100

Summer86

Fall43

Winter14

Day100

Night11

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Casual 32%Work 30%Date 26%Party 13%

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,683

PerfumerLuca Gritti

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#22,545

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerLynHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Divine by Venezia 1920 takes the traditional warm vanilla formula and drops it straight onto a sunlit Mediterranean coastline. The first spritz delivers sharp mandarin orange and crisp bergamot, backed by a hint of tropical ylang-ylang. Give it ten minutes. A distinct wave of salty sea notes cuts across velvety garden…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Divine or Lyn?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Divine is rated 4.17/5 from 6 votes; Lyn is rated 3.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Divine for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lyn for a violet and powdery character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Divine or Lyn?

Divine lasts longest (Divine 62/100, Lyn 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Divine or Lyn?

Divine projects furthest (Divine 63/100, Lyn 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Divine and Lyn smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Rose.

Is Divine or Lyn better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Divine and Lyn?

Divine has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Sea Notes and Rose, a base of Vanilla, Amber, Sandalwood and Moss. 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.