Fragrance comparison

Cuore vs Starman

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 29 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cuore

Grande

4.4520 votes

Rank #22,369 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

39%scent match

Some overlap

Starman

Laverne

4.569 votes

Rank #34,214 SweetWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cuore takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cuore
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Starman
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cuore3/4

Starman1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CuoreGrande

StarmanLaverne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.45/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 17%Had 3%Want 80%

4.56/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 42%Had 8%Want 50%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

70%Love

10%Like

15%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

67%Love

22%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate89

Category winners

LongevityCuore

SillageCuore

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value96

Category winnerStarmanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet86%

amber72%

woody58%

warm spicy44%

vanilla30%

sweet100%

woody92%

citrus84%

coconut77%

fruity69%

aromatic61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

IncenseSpicesIrisRed BerriesClementineSaffronOrange

Heart

PlumRaisinDried FruitsBlackberryBlueberryLiquorPlum BlossomSugar Cane

Base

AmberTonka BeanVanillaGuaiac WoodOpoponaxCastoreumLabdanumBenzoin

Top20-30 mins

CoconutItalian LemonOrangeSpearmintMint

Heart2-4 hrs

FigLavenderCaramel

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodCedarwoodOpoponaxAmbroxanMusk

InformationalShared notesOrange and Opoponax. Durations are only published for Starman, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring82

Summer9

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring80

Summer100

Fall20

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men21

Unisex57

Women21

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#22,369

PerfumerMarius Pana

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#34,214

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerCuoreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cuore by Grande opens with tart Clementine and dry saffron, quickly shifting into a dense heart of stewed plum, fig, and dark liquor. As the initial brightness settles, smoky incense and sticky toffee come forward. A heavy base of labdanum amber, tonka bean, and guaiac wood anchors the scent for chilly autumn evenings.

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Starman by Laverne hits the air with a bright, ice-cold splash of spearmint, juicy Italian lemon, and sun-ripened orange before settling into a smooth layer of sweet coconut and fresh fig. As the initial citrus sparkle relaxes on skin, warm caramel and clean lavender bring a creamy, rounded sweetness that never feels …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Cuore or Starman?

Cuore takes 3 of 4 categories. Cuore is rated 4.45/5 from 20 votes; Starman is rated 4.56/5 from 9 votes. Choose Cuore for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Starman for a sweet and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cuore or Starman?

Cuore lasts longest (Cuore 78/100, Starman 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cuore or Starman?

Cuore projects furthest (Cuore 75/100, Starman 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cuore and Starman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and woody accords. Common notes include Orange and Opoponax.

Is Cuore or Starman better for summer or winter?

Cuore suits day or night wear; Starman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cuore and Starman?

Cuore has top notes of Incense, Spices, Iris and Red Berries, heart notes of Plum, Raisin, Dried Fruits and Blackberry, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Guaiac Wood. Starman has top notes of Coconut, Italian Lemon, Orange and Spearmint, heart notes of Fig, Lavender and Caramel, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Opoponax and Ambroxan.