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Anthology vs Lone Star

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

Updated 4 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lone Star takes 1 of 1 categories.

  • Anthology

    Choose it for a white floral and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Lone Star

    Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Anthology0/1
Lone Star1/1
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Not scored
Sillage & projection
Not scored
Value for money
Not scored
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Lone Star

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
AnthologyKilesa
Lone StarThe Dua Brand
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 50%Want 50%
3.33/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 33%Had 17%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
0%Love
100%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

33%Love
0%Like
33%Ok
33%Dislike
0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ LongevityN/A
〰 SillageN/A
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity100
〰 Sillage100
♥ Love / hate58
Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price valueN/A
¤ Price value75
Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
white floral100%
aromatic88%
warm spicy77%
fresh spicy65%
woody53%
powdery42%
white floral100%
citrus92%
fruity84%
fresh77%
aromatic69%
floral61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both white floral and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Clary SageBergamotCardamom
Heart
Jasmine SambacLily of the ValleyWhite PepperGardenia
Base
SandalwoodStyraxMusk
Notes
Lily of the ValleyMandarin OrangePineapple LeafBlack CurrantBergamotGardeniaCardamomVanillaOakmossJasmineVetiverHedione

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Lily of the Valley and Gardenia. Durations are only published for Lone Star, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#68,779

PerfumerMatsuno Hidenori

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#68,628

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLone StarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Anthology by Kilesa is a clean unisex floral aromatic scent with a spicy green opening and a soft woody base. Bergamot, clary sage and cardamom give it lift at first, then jasmine sambac, lily of the valley and gardenia bring a fresh white floral heart touched by pepper. It reads best as a spring daytime fragrance for…

Reviews →

Lone Star by The Dua Brand is an Extrait de Parfum built around potent white floral notes, sparkling citrus accents, and a sweet fruity heart. It opens with an unmistakable blast of zesty bergamot and mandarin orange, which cuts through the air before revealing lush white floral tones of gardenia, jasmine, and lily of…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Anthology or Lone Star?

Lone Star takes 1 of 1 categories. Anthology is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; Lone Star is rated 3.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose Anthology for a white floral and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Lone Star for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do Anthology and Lone Star smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Lily of the Valley and Gardenia.

Is Anthology or Lone Star better for summer or winter?

Anthology suits daytime wear; Lone Star suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Anthology and Lone Star?

Anthology has top notes of Clary Sage, Bergamot and Cardamom, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Lily of the Valley, White Pepper and Gardenia, a base of Sandalwood, Styrax and Musk. Lone Star features Lily of the Valley, Mandarin Orange, Pineapple Leaf, Black Currant and Bergamot.

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