Fragrance comparison

Lyn Harris Le Cologne vs Monsieur Balmain

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 451 ratings analysed

Lyn Harris Le Cologne

Marks & Spencer

5.002 votes

Rank #33,332 CitrusAromatic

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66%scent match

Closely related

Monsieur Balmain

Pierre Balmain · 1990

4.69449 votes

Rank #22,991 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

Lyn Harris Le Cologne
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Monsieur Balmain
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Lyn Harris Le Cologne2/4

Monsieur Balmain2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lyn Harris Le CologneMarks & Spencer

Monsieur BalmainPierre Balmain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

4.69/ 5 · 449 votes

Have 56%Had 14%Want 31%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

72%Love

25%Like

3%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityLyn Harris Le Cologne

SillageMonsieur Balmain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value60

Category winnerLyn Harris Le CologneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

woody48%

amber30%

citrus100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy53%

fresh30%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Sicilian BergamotOrangeLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

RosemaryThyme

Base5-6 hrs

AmberVetiver

Top

LemonBergamotBitter OrangeMint

Heart

GingerSandalwoodRosemaryCarawayNutmegMossPepperThyme

Base

VetiverClary SageAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesSicilian Bergamot, Lemon, Rosemary 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

Spring67

Summer100

Fall67

Winter0

Day100

Night26

Spring82

Summer100

Fall18

Winter6

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

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

Men70

Unisex25

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,332

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#22,991

PerfumerGermaine Cellier

Launched1990

Reviews0

Category winnerMonsieur BalmainHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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…

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Monsieur Balmain by Pierre Balmain is a sharp, sun-drenched blast of yellow lemon peel and bitter orange. It is designed for those who appreciate dry, completely unsweetened citrus that holds its ground in high heat. It works beautifully on humid summer days when sugary scents turn cloying.

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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 Le Cologne or Monsieur Balmain?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Lyn Harris Le Cologne is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Monsieur Balmain is rated 4.69/5 from 449 votes. Choose Lyn Harris Le Cologne for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Monsieur Balmain for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lyn Harris Le Cologne or Monsieur Balmain?

Lyn Harris Le Cologne lasts longest (Lyn Harris Le Cologne 73/100, Monsieur Balmain 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lyn Harris Le Cologne or Monsieur Balmain?

Monsieur Balmain projects furthest (Monsieur Balmain 57/100, Lyn Harris Le Cologne 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lyn Harris Le Cologne and Monsieur Balmain smell similar?

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

Is Lyn Harris Le Cologne or Monsieur Balmain better for summer or winter?

Lyn Harris Le Cologne suits daytime wear; Monsieur Balmain suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lyn Harris Le Cologne and Monsieur Balmain?

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. Monsieur Balmain has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Bitter Orange and Mint, heart notes of Ginger, Sandalwood, Rosemary and Caraway, a base of Vetiver, Clary Sage, Amber and Musk.