Fragrance comparison

Lyn Harris Le Cologne vs Volakas

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 10 ratings analysed

Lyn Harris Le Cologne

Marks & Spencer

5.002 votes

Rank #33,332 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Volakas

Aurora Scents

3.008 votes

Rank #61,973 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Volakas takes 3 of 4 categories.

Lyn Harris Le Cologne
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Volakas
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Lyn Harris Le Cologne1/4

Volakas3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Volakas
Sillage & projection: Volakas
Value for money: Volakas
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

Lyn Harris Le CologneMarks & Spencer

VolakasAurora Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

3.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 53%Had 12%Want 35%

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

13%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

38%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityVolakas

SillageVolakas

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value81

Category winnerVolakasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

woody48%

amber30%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

warm spicy70%

earthy60%

green50%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

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

GalbanumRosemaryThymeViolet Leaf

Heart

CuminCardamomPatchouliIrisPink PepperNutmegGeranium

Base

VetiverAmberLeatherCedarwoodOakmossIncense

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Thyme, Amber and Vetiver. 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

Spring40

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

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

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,332

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#61,973

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLyn Harris Le CologneHigher 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…

Reviews →

Volakas by Aurora Scents presents as a sharp, leather-forward fragrance for men. It opens with a herbal blast of galbanum, rosemary, and thyme, grounding itself in a robust woody base. Designed for cooler weather, this 2022 release brings an earthy, aromatic presence that stands out during fall evenings or professiona…

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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 Volakas?

Volakas takes 3 of 4 categories. Lyn Harris Le Cologne is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes; Volakas is rated 3.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose Lyn Harris Le Cologne for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Volakas for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Lyn Harris Le Cologne or Volakas?

They last about the same: Volakas 75/100, Lyn Harris Le Cologne 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Lyn Harris Le Cologne or Volakas?

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

Do Lyn Harris Le Cologne and Volakas smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Thyme, Amber and Vetiver.

Is Lyn Harris Le Cologne or Volakas better for summer or winter?

Lyn Harris Le Cologne suits daytime wear; Volakas suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lyn Harris Le Cologne and Volakas?

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. Volakas has top notes of Galbanum, Rosemary, Thyme and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Cumin, Cardamom, Patchouli and Iris, a base of Vetiver, Amber, Leather and Cedarwood.