Fragrance comparison

03 Lonestar Memories vs Cuìr de Mìlano

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 1,959 ratings analysed

3 wins

03 Lonestar Memories

Tauer Perfumes

4.031,958 votes

Rank #175 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

Cuìr de Mìlano

The Dua Brand

5.001 votes

Rank #53,795 LeatherAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

03 Lonestar Memories takes 3 of 4 categories.

03 Lonestar Memories
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Cuìr de Mìlano
Choose it for a leather and amber character. Wins on value for money.

03 Lonestar Memories3/4

Cuìr de Mìlano1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 03 Lonestar Memories
Sillage & projection: 03 Lonestar Memories
Value for money: Cuìr de Mìlano
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

Cuìr de MìlanoThe Dua Brand

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.03/ 5 · 1,958 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 86%Had 0%Want 14%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

Longevity03 Lonestar Memories

Sillage03 Lonestar Memories

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value75

Category winnerCuìr de MìlanoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

leather84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

animalic61%

leather100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

soft spicy77%

sweet69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both amber, leather and aromatic

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

Notes

LeatherMyrrhClary SageLabdanumVanillaSandalwoodMuskTomato LeafAmbergris

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesClary Sage, Leather, Labdanum and Myrrh. Durations are only published for Cuìr de Mìlano, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring39

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day53

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex28

Women2

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Date 34%Party 27%Casual 23%Work 17%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#175

PerfumerAndy Tauer

Launched—

Reviews344

Overall rank#53,795

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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…

Reviews →

Cuìr de Mìlano by The Dua Brand is a rich, herbal leather extrait that pairs dry leather with garden greenery. You get a distinctive tomato leaf punch right away, smelling like crushed green stems in late summer sunlight. That herbal snap cuts straight through the thick leather accord, keeping it from turning into a m…

Reviews →

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 Cuìr de Mìlano?

03 Lonestar Memories takes 3 of 4 categories. 03 Lonestar Memories is rated 4.03/5 from 1,958 votes; Cuìr de Mìlano is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose 03 Lonestar Memories for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Cuìr de Mìlano for a leather and amber character. Wins on value for money.

Which lasts longer, 03 Lonestar Memories or Cuìr de Mìlano?

03 Lonestar Memories lasts longest (03 Lonestar Memories 86/100, Cuìr de Mìlano 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 03 Lonestar Memories or Cuìr de Mìlano?

03 Lonestar Memories projects furthest (03 Lonestar Memories 73/100, Cuìr de Mìlano 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 03 Lonestar Memories and Cuìr de Mìlano smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, leather and aromatic accords. Common notes include Clary Sage, Leather, Labdanum and Myrrh.

Is 03 Lonestar Memories or Cuìr de Mìlano better for summer or winter?

Cuìr de Mìlano suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 03 Lonestar Memories and Cuìr de Mìlano?

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. Cuìr de Mìlano features Leather, Myrrh, Clary Sage, Labdanum and Vanilla.