Fragrance comparison

03 Lonestar Memories vs Brillant

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 1,970 ratings analysed

4 wins

03 Lonestar Memories

Tauer Perfumes

4.031,958 votes

Rank #174 AmberAromatic

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44%scent match

Some overlap

Brillant

Evaflor

4.0812 votes

Rank #36,885 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

03 Lonestar Memories takes 4 of 5 categories.

03 Lonestar Memories
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Brillant
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

03 Lonestar Memories4/5

Brillant1/5

Ratings & consensus: 03 Lonestar Memories
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 03 Lonestar Memories
Sillage & projection: 03 Lonestar Memories
Value for money: Brillant
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 03 Lonestar Memories

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

03 Lonestar MemoriesTauer Perfumes

BrillantEvaflor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 1,958 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

4.08/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 52%Had 13%Want 35%

Category winner03 Lonestar MemoriesRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

32%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

2%Hate

1,492 votes

33%Love

50%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

Longevity03 Lonestar Memories

Sillage03 Lonestar Memories

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value79

Category winnerBrillantBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

leather84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

animalic61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

woody77%

patchouli69%

amber61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Clary SageGeraniumCarrot Seeds

Heart

LeatherLabdanumJasmine

Base

MyrrhVetiverSandalwoodTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLemonLavenderClary Sage

Heart2-3 hrs

LabdanumGeraniumLeather

Base4-6 hrs

PatchouliSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Geranium, Leather and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Brillant, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring39

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring71

Summer57

Fall100

Winter71

Day100

Night69

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex28

Women2

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#174

PerfumerAndy Tauer

Launched—

Reviews344

Overall rank#36,885

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winner03 Lonestar MemoriesHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

03 Lonestar Memories by Tauer Perfumes opens with an intense blast of birch tar leather, aromatic clary sage, and green geranium. The top notes feel dry and medicinal, driven by earthy carrot seed that cuts sharply through cool autumn air. As the initial smokiness settles, rich labdanum and subtle jasmine soften the l…

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Evaflor Brillant takes classic masculine grooming notes and builds a straightforward oriental fougere around them. The initial spray delivers a bright crackle of tart lemon and Italian bergamot, backed immediately by crisp French lavender. Within fifteen minutes, the herbal bite of clary sage and metallic geranium tak…

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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, 03 Lonestar Memories or Brillant?

03 Lonestar Memories takes 4 of 5 categories. 03 Lonestar Memories is rated 4.03/5 from 1,958 votes; Brillant is rated 4.08/5 from 12 votes. Choose 03 Lonestar Memories for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Brillant for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 03 Lonestar Memories or Brillant?

03 Lonestar Memories lasts longest (03 Lonestar Memories 86/100, Brillant 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 03 Lonestar Memories or Brillant?

03 Lonestar Memories projects furthest (03 Lonestar Memories 73/100, Brillant 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 03 Lonestar Memories and Brillant smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Geranium, Leather and Labdanum.

Is 03 Lonestar Memories or Brillant better for summer or winter?

Brillant suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 03 Lonestar Memories and Brillant?

03 Lonestar Memories has top notes of Clary Sage, Geranium and Carrot Seeds, heart notes of Leather, Labdanum and Jasmine, a base of Myrrh, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Brillant has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Lavender and Clary Sage, heart notes of Labdanum, Geranium and Leather, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood and Musk.