Fragrance comparison

Lyn Harris La Rose vs Elfe d'Argent

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 21 ratings analysed

Lyn Harris La Rose

Marks & Spencer

4.333 votes

Rank #52,145 RoseAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Elfe d'Argent

Les Contes

4.0018 votes

Rank #37,391 LeatherFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elfe d'Argent takes 3 of 5 categories.

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'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 Rose2/5

Elfe d'Argent3/5

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

Lyn Harris La RoseMarks & Spencer

Elfe d'ArgentLes Contes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 61%Had 0%Want 39%

4.00/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 34%Had 7%Want 59%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

11%Love

78%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityElfe d'Argent

SillageLyn Harris La Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value44

Category winnerLyn Harris La RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

amber92%

fruity84%

green77%

musky69%

patchouli61%

leather100%

fruity92%

animalic84%

green77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both fruity and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GalbanumRed Berries

Heart2-3 hrs

Rose

Base5-7 hrs

PatchouliMuskAmber

Top20-30 mins

Red BerriesGalbanumBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderWhite Flowers

Base6-8 hrs

LeatherPatchouliCedarOakmoss

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night35

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter67

Day79

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men73

Unisex18

Women9

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

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,145

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,391

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerElfe d'ArgentHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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, Lyn Harris La Rose or Elfe d'Argent?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Lyn Harris La Rose has top notes of Galbanum and Red Berries, heart notes of Rose, a base of Patchouli, Musk and Amber. 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.