Fragrance comparison

Lyn Harris La Rose vs Spirit

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 54 ratings analysed

Lyn Harris La Rose

Marks & Spencer

4.333 votes

Rank #52,145 RoseAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Spirit

Boadicea the Victorious

4.0851 votes

Rank #12,595 GreenWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Spirit takes 3 of 4 categories.

Lyn Harris La Rose
Choose it for a rose and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Spirit
Choose it for a green and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Lyn Harris La Rose1/4

Spirit3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lyn Harris La RoseMarks & Spencer

SpiritBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 61%Had 0%Want 39%

4.08/ 5 · 51 votes

Have 24%Had 16%Want 60%

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

51%Love

27%Like

2%Ok

18%Dislike

2%Hate

51 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevitySpirit

SillageSpirit

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value33

Category winnerLyn Harris La RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

amber92%

fruity84%

green77%

musky69%

patchouli61%

green100%

white floral92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both 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

Top

Black currant leafGalbanumBergamotYlang-Ylang

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomHyacinthJasmineRose

Base

OakmossSandalwoodPatchouliVanillaMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Rose, Patchouli and Musk. Durations are only published for Lyn Harris La Rose, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night35

Spring60

Summer47

Fall87

Winter100

Day76

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,145

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#12,595

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerSpiritHigher 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…

Reviews →

Bitter galbanum and crushed black currant leaf punch open Spirit by Boadicea the Victorious before heavy tuberose and ylang-ylang take over the middle hours. Christian Provenzano grounds the floral push with a dry oakmoss and patchouli foundation. It smells green, sharp, and expansive on skin, carrying strong projecti…

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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 Spirit?

Spirit takes 3 of 4 categories. Lyn Harris La Rose is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; Spirit is rated 4.08/5 from 51 votes. Choose Lyn Harris La Rose for a rose and amber character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Spirit for a green and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Lyn Harris La Rose or Spirit?

Spirit lasts longest (Spirit 80/100, Lyn Harris La Rose 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lyn Harris La Rose or Spirit?

Spirit projects furthest (Spirit 83/100, Lyn Harris La Rose 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lyn Harris La Rose and Spirit smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Rose, Patchouli and Musk.

Is Lyn Harris La Rose or Spirit better for summer or winter?

Lyn Harris La Rose suits daytime wear; Spirit suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lyn Harris La Rose and Spirit?

Lyn Harris La Rose has top notes of Galbanum and Red Berries, heart notes of Rose, a base of Patchouli, Musk and Amber. Spirit has top notes of Black currant leaf, Galbanum, Bergamot and Ylang-Ylang, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Hyacinth and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vanilla.