Fragrance comparison

Matin vs Lyn

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 28 ratings analysed

2 wins

Matin

Zara

3.8824 votes

Rank #21,777 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Lyn

3.254 votes

Rank #22,978 VioletPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Matin takes 2 of 3 categories.

Matin
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Lyn
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Matin2/3

Lyn1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MatinZara

LynLyn

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.88/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 15%Had 15%Want 70%

3.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 11%Had 14%Want 75%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

0%Love

50%Like

25%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

LongevityLyn

SillageMatin

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value38

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity90%

fresh80%

white floral70%

violet60%

green50%

violet100%

powdery91%

woody83%

fruity74%

floral65%

fresh56%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both floral, fruity and violet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Apple

Heart

FreesiaJasmineViolet

Base

Woodsy Notes

Top

Wild BerriesAppleBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

VioletJasmineOrange BlossomYlang-YlangFreesiaRose

Base

VanillaMossMuskWoody Notes

InformationalShared notesApple, Freesia, Jasmine and Violet. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer78

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night9

Spring100

Summer86

Fall43

Winter14

Day100

Night11

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,777

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#22,978

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerMatinHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zara Matin targets shoppers looking for an effortless daytime scent. It centers on a crisp orchard opening that quickly pivots to light, fresh florals. While it remains easy to wear, its sheer, clean style is best suited for warm spring mornings. The woodsy base stays quiet, keeping the focus on its bright green and w…

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Lyn by Lyn is a feminine floral fruity composition released in 2016. The scent opens with a sharp burst of wild berries and crisp apple before settling into a generous heart of jasmine and freesia.

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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, Matin or Lyn?

Matin takes 2 of 3 categories. Matin is rated 3.88/5 from 24 votes; Lyn is rated 3.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Matin for a floral and fruity character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lyn for a violet and powdery character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Matin or Lyn?

Lyn lasts longest (Lyn 55/100, Matin 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Matin or Lyn?

Matin projects furthest (Matin 57/100, Lyn 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Matin and Lyn smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, fruity and violet accords. Common notes include Apple, Freesia, Jasmine and Violet.

Is Matin or Lyn better for summer or winter?

Matin suits daytime wear; Lyn suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Matin and Lyn?

Matin has top notes of Apple, heart notes of Freesia, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Woodsy Notes. Lyn has top notes of Wild Berries, Apple, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet, Jasmine, Orange Blossom and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Vanilla, Moss, Musk and Woody Notes.