Fragrance comparison

FORMULA #14 vs Lyn Harris Le Cologne

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 4 ratings analysed

3 wins

FORMULA #14

Viorica Cosmetics

4.502 votes

Rank #52,127 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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66%scent match

Closely related

Lyn Harris Le Cologne

Marks & Spencer

5.002 votes

Rank #33,332 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

FORMULA #14 takes 3 of 4 categories.

FORMULA #14
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lyn Harris Le Cologne
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

FORMULA #143/4

Lyn Harris Le Cologne1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: FORMULA #14
Sillage & projection: FORMULA #14
Value for money: FORMULA #14
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Lyn Harris Le Cologne

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FORMULA #14Viorica Cosmetics

Lyn Harris Le CologneMarks & Spencer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityFORMULA #14

SillageFORMULA #14

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value75

Category winnerFORMULA #14Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

citrus65%

powdery53%

green42%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

woody48%

amber30%

Scent match66%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderRosemaryOrangeLemonMint

Heart

GeraniumJasmineNutmegThymeCumin

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliVetiverAmberMusk

Top20-30 mins

Sicilian BergamotOrangeLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

RosemaryThyme

Base5-6 hrs

AmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Orange, Lemon and Thyme. Durations are only published for Lyn Harris Le Cologne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Spring67

Summer100

Fall67

Winter0

Day100

Night26

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Casual 39%Work 36%Date 16%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,127

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#33,332

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLyn Harris Le CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Viorica Cosmetics Formula #14 offers a refreshing blast of mint and rosemary before settling into a warm, herbal base. The scent matches casual spring days and relaxed office environments. It fits the modern man seeking a clean, earthy aura without heavy sweetness.

Reviews →

Spraying Lyn Harris Le Cologne feels like crushing fresh citrus rinds between your fingers on a bright morning. Sharp Sicilian bergamot and bitter Seville orange hit your nose right away, backed by an authentic, juicy lemon that cuts through humid air. Within ten minutes, the initial solvent lift calms down as aromati…

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, FORMULA #14 or Lyn Harris Le Cologne?

FORMULA #14 takes 3 of 4 categories. FORMULA #14 is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Lyn Harris Le Cologne is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose FORMULA #14 for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lyn Harris Le Cologne for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, FORMULA #14 or Lyn Harris Le Cologne?

FORMULA #14 lasts longest (FORMULA #14 80/100, Lyn Harris Le Cologne 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, FORMULA #14 or Lyn Harris Le Cologne?

FORMULA #14 projects furthest (FORMULA #14 50/100, Lyn Harris Le Cologne 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do FORMULA #14 and Lyn Harris Le Cologne smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Orange, Lemon and Thyme.

Is FORMULA #14 or Lyn Harris Le Cologne better for summer or winter?

FORMULA #14 suits daytime wear; Lyn Harris Le Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in FORMULA #14 and Lyn Harris Le Cologne?

FORMULA #14 has top notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine, Nutmeg and Thyme, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vetiver and Amber. Lyn Harris Le Cologne has top notes of Sicilian Bergamot, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Rosemary and Thyme, a base of Amber and Vetiver.