Fragrance comparison

Lyn Harris Le Sauvage vs Ovation

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 31 ratings analysed

Lyn Harris Le Sauvage

Marks & Spencer

4.673 votes

Rank #36,548 AromaticMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Ovation

Alexandria Fragrances

4.3228 votes

Rank #24,562 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ovation takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Lyn Harris Le Sauvage1/4

Ovation3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Lyn Harris Le SauvageMarks & Spencer

OvationAlexandria Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 63%Had 0%Want 38%

4.32/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 38%Had 14%Want 48%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

54%Love

32%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

28 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate92

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityOvation

SillageOvation

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value77

Category winnerLyn Harris Le SauvageBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

musky92%

mossy84%

citrus77%

earthy69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

amber69%

woody61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GrapefruitOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

AngelicaCorianderCardamom

Base5-8 hrs

OakmossHaitian VetiverTobacco

Top

GrapefruitBasilCoriander

Heart

CardamomGinger

Base

AmberCedarTobacco

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Coriander, Cardamom and Tobacco. Durations are only published for Lyn Harris Le Sauvage, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night35

Spring72

Summer39

Fall100

Winter89

Day100

Night94

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 40%Casual 34%Date 17%Party 9%

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,548

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#24,562

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerOvationHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lyn Harris Le Sauvage delivers a sharp, bitter citrus opening that immediately pulls in a classic direction. The grapefruit hits immediately. You get the tart sting of cold rind paired with dry Seville orange. There is no candy sweetness here. Within ten minutes, the pungent green bite of angelica root and cracked cor…

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Ovation opens with a bright hit of grapefruit, basil, and coriander, then settles into cardamom, ginger, cedar, amber, and tobacco. It smells aromatic first, then warmer and woodier as it dries down. This reads masculine and spicy without feeling overly heavy. It may suit someone who likes fresh spice up top but still…

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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 Sauvage or Ovation?

Ovation takes 3 of 4 categories. Lyn Harris Le Sauvage is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes; Ovation is rated 4.32/5 from 28 votes. Choose Lyn Harris Le Sauvage for a aromatic and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ovation for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Lyn Harris Le Sauvage or Ovation?

Ovation lasts longest (Ovation 68/100, Lyn Harris Le Sauvage 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lyn Harris Le Sauvage or Ovation?

Ovation projects furthest (Ovation 69/100, Lyn Harris Le Sauvage 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lyn Harris Le Sauvage and Ovation smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and amber accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Coriander, Cardamom and Tobacco.

Is Lyn Harris Le Sauvage or Ovation better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Lyn Harris Le Sauvage and Ovation?

Lyn Harris Le Sauvage has top notes of Grapefruit and Orange, heart notes of Angelica, Coriander and Cardamom, a base of Oakmoss, Haitian Vetiver and Tobacco. Ovation has top notes of Grapefruit, Basil and Coriander, heart notes of Cardamom and Ginger, a base of Amber, Cedar and Tobacco.