Fragrance comparison

Lyn Harris La Rose vs White Musk Perfume Oil

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 151 ratings analysed

Lyn Harris La Rose

Marks & Spencer

4.333 votes

Rank #52,145 RoseAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

White Musk Perfume Oil

The Body Shop

4.10148 votes

Rank #5,409 MuskyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

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.
White Musk Perfume Oil
Choose it for a musky and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Lyn Harris La Rose2/4

White Musk Perfume Oil2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lyn Harris La RoseMarks & Spencer

White Musk Perfume OilThe Body Shop

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 61%Had 0%Want 39%

4.10/ 5 · 148 votes

Have 56%Had 31%Want 13%

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

53%Love

35%Like

9%Ok

2%Dislike

2%Hate

129 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityWhite Musk Perfume Oil

SillageLyn Harris La Rose

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value73

Category winnerLyn Harris La RoseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

amber92%

fruity84%

green77%

musky69%

patchouli61%

musky100%

powdery92%

white floral84%

woody77%

sweet69%

rose61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both musky and rose

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

MuskLilyYlang-YlangGalbanum

Heart

RoseJasmine

Base

PeachIrisVetiverPatchouliVanillaAmber

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter98

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men1

Unisex35

Women64

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,145

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#5,409

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerWhite Musk Perfume OilHigher 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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White Musk Perfume Oil by The Body Shop is a classic unisex fragrance featuring a dominant musky, powdery profile. Since its launch in 1981, it has become a staple for those who prefer clean, skin-like scents. The oil formulation allows for a soft, intimate projection that works perfectly as an everyday signature scen…

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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 White Musk Perfume Oil?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Lyn Harris La Rose is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes; White Musk Perfume Oil is rated 4.10/5 from 148 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 White Musk Perfume Oil for a musky and powdery character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Lyn Harris La Rose or White Musk Perfume Oil?

White Musk Perfume Oil lasts longest (White Musk Perfume Oil 70/100, Lyn Harris La Rose 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lyn Harris La Rose or White Musk Perfume Oil?

Lyn Harris La Rose projects furthest (Lyn Harris La Rose 75/100, White Musk Perfume Oil 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lyn Harris La Rose and White Musk Perfume Oil smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share musky and rose accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Rose, Patchouli and Musk.

Is Lyn Harris La Rose or White Musk Perfume Oil better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Lyn Harris La Rose and White Musk Perfume Oil?

Lyn Harris La Rose has top notes of Galbanum and Red Berries, heart notes of Rose, a base of Patchouli, Musk and Amber. White Musk Perfume Oil has top notes of Musk, Lily, Ylang-Ylang and Galbanum, heart notes of Rose and Jasmine, a base of Peach, Iris, Vetiver and Patchouli.