Autoportrait vs Lonestar
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
AutoportraitChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
LonestarChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Autoportrait2/4
Lonestar2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Lonestar
- Sillage & projection
- Autoportrait
- Value for money
- Lonestar
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Autoportrait
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AutoportraitOlfactive StudioLonestarJuvenaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.98/ 5 · 915 votes
Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%
4.62/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 15%Had 8%Want 77%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate29%Love
52%Like
8%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate
915 votes
88%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityLonestar
SillageAutoportrait
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLonestarBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
aromatic92%
amber84%
balsamic77%
earthy69%
citrus61%
amber100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
musky77%
aromatic69%
earthy61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, amber and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
elemiBergamot
Heart
BenzoinIncenseMusk
Base
Virginia CedarVetiveroak moss
Top
Green NotesBasilCypressBergamotAmalfi Lemon
Heart
VetiverCarnationJasminePatchouliVirginia CedarGeranium
Base
Muskoak mossOlibanumBenzoinCastoreumFrench labdanumAmberLeather
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Benzoin, Musk and Virginia Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer52
Fall0
Winter77
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day75
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,549
PerfumerNathalie Lorson
Launched—
Reviews73
Overall rank#34,393
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerAutoportraitHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAutoportrait by Olfactive Studio opens with a quiet flash of bergamot and the pine-like resinous warmth of elemi. It quickly settles into a dry cedarwood and vetiver combination that hugs the skin. The addition of incense and soft musk creates a woody, paper-like texture. It feels private and calm rather than loud or …
Reviews →Lonestar by Juvena is an oriental fougere that balances herbal top notes with a warm, resinous undercurrent. Cypress and basil introduce a dry greenness, while castoreum and leather ground the blend in a masculine, retro style. It suits collectors seeking a clean yet animalic contrast.
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Autoportrait or Lonestar?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Autoportrait is rated 3.98/5 from 915 votes; Lonestar is rated 4.62/5 from 8 votes. Choose Autoportrait for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Lonestar for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Autoportrait or Lonestar?
Lonestar lasts longest (Lonestar 76/100, Autoportrait 62/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Autoportrait or Lonestar?
Projection is very close: Autoportrait 52/100, Lonestar 50/100 for sillage.
Do Autoportrait and Lonestar smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Benzoin, Musk and Virginia Cedar.
Is Autoportrait or Lonestar better for summer or winter?
Lonestar suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Autoportrait and Lonestar?
Autoportrait has top notes of elemi and Bergamot, heart notes of Benzoin, Incense and Musk, a base of Virginia Cedar, Vetiver and oak moss. Lonestar has top notes of Green Notes, Basil, Cypress and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Carnation, Jasmine and Patchouli, a base of Musk, oak moss, Olibanum and Benzoin.
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