Fragrance comparison

Elfe d'Argent vs Lyn Harris La Rose

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 21 ratings analysed

3 wins

Elfe d'Argent

Les Contes

4.0018 votes

Rank #37,391 LeatherFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Lyn Harris La Rose

Marks & Spencer

4.333 votes

Rank #52,145 RoseAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elfe d'Argent takes 3 of 5 categories.

Elfe d'Argent
Choose it for a leather and fruity character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Lyn Harris La Rose
Choose it for a rose and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Elfe d'Argent3/5

Lyn Harris La Rose2/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Elfe d'Argent
Sillage & projection: Lyn Harris La Rose
Value for money: Lyn Harris La Rose
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Elfe d'Argent
Fragranxe ranking: Elfe d'Argent

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Elfe d'ArgentLes Contes

Lyn Harris La RoseMarks & Spencer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 61%Had 0%Want 39%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

11%Love

78%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityElfe d'Argent

SillageLyn Harris La Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value75

Category winnerLyn Harris La RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

fruity92%

animalic84%

green77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

rose100%

amber92%

fruity84%

green77%

musky69%

patchouli61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both fruity and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Red BerriesGalbanumBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderWhite Flowers

Base6-8 hrs

LeatherPatchouliCedarOakmoss

Top15-30 mins

GalbanumRed Berries

Heart2-3 hrs

Rose

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliMuskAmber

Category winnerElfe d'ArgentLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter67

Day79

Night100

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex18

Women9

Date 30%Casual 26%Work 23%Party 21%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 38%Casual 35%Date 19%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,391

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#52,145

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerElfe d'ArgentHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Elfe d'Argent by Les Contes opens with a tart crunch of red berries, bitter green galbanum, and a quick splash of citrus bergamot. Within twenty minutes, the bright fruitiness steps aside for clean French lavender and soft white flower petals, creating an aromatic heart that feels fresh and balanced. As the scent sett…

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Lyn Harris La Rose by Marks & Spencer delivers a crisp, vintage-inspired chypre experience without the heavy price tag. The initial spray hits with sharp galbanum and tart red berries, creating an astringent, herbal snap that wakes up the senses. Within twenty minutes, the tart greenery softens into a dewy, natural ga…

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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, Elfe d'Argent or Lyn Harris La Rose?

Elfe d'Argent takes 3 of 5 categories. Elfe d'Argent is rated 4.00/5 from 18 votes; Lyn Harris La Rose is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Elfe d'Argent for a leather and fruity character. Wins on longevity, note pyramid duration and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Lyn Harris La Rose for a rose and amber character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Elfe d'Argent or Lyn Harris La Rose?

Elfe d'Argent lasts longest (Elfe d'Argent 71/100, Lyn Harris La Rose 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Elfe d'Argent or Lyn Harris La Rose?

Lyn Harris La Rose projects furthest (Lyn Harris La Rose 75/100, Elfe d'Argent 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Elfe d'Argent and Lyn Harris La Rose smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity and green accords. Common notes include Red Berries, Galbanum and Patchouli.

Is Elfe d'Argent or Lyn Harris La Rose better for summer or winter?

Elfe d'Argent suits evening wear; Lyn Harris La Rose suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Elfe d'Argent and Lyn Harris La Rose?

Elfe d'Argent has top notes of Red Berries, Galbanum and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender and White Flowers, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Cedar and Oakmoss. Lyn Harris La Rose has top notes of Galbanum and Red Berries, heart notes of Rose, a base of Patchouli, Musk and Amber.