Fragrance comparison

Green vs Dior Star

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 709 ratings analysed

4 wins

Green

Byredo

3.63387 votes

Rank #5,257 White FloralAromatic

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35%scent match

Some overlap

Dior Star

Dior · 2005

3.88322 votes

Rank #10,999 CitrusFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Green takes 4 of 7 categories.

Green
Choose it for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Dior Star
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Green4/7

Dior Star3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

GreenByredo

Dior StarDior

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.63/ 5 · 387 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

3.88/ 5 · 322 votes

Have 41%Had 33%Want 26%

Category winnerDior StarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

296 votes

27%Love

52%Like

4%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

322 votes

Category winnerGreenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityGreen

SillageGreen

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value54

Category winnerDior StarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

aromatic92%

herbal84%

fruity77%

almond69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

floral92%

white floral84%

fruity77%

fresh69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both white floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PetitgrainSage

Heart

HoneysuckleVioletJasmineRose

Base

AlmondMuskTonka Bean

Top

BergamotPetitgrainMandarin Orange

Heart

PeonyHoneysuckle

Base

AlmondMusk

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Honeysuckle, Almond and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer79

Fall0

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Spring95

Summer100

Fall25

Winter14

Day100

Night12

Category winnerDior StarMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men8

Unisex58

Women33

Men3

Unisex14

Women83

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,257

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews44

Overall rank#10,999

PerfumerBeatrice Piquet

Launched2005

Reviews18

Category winnerGreenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Green by Byredo is a striking floral green fragrance launched in 2008. It opens with the sharp, herbal bite of petitgrain and sage, settling into a heart of honeysuckle and violet. The dry-down introduces a soft, almond-like nuttiness balanced by musk, creating a clean, crisp, and decidedly unisex profile perfect for …

Reviews →

Dior Star opens like a chilled glass of sparkling citrus water on a sunny morning. A splash of tart bergamot and bitter green petitgrain hits first, balanced by the sweet, juicy brightness of mandarin orange. Within twenty minutes, the sharp citrus softens into a dewy bouquet of pink peony petals and sweet honeysuckle…

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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, Green or Dior Star?

Green takes 4 of 7 categories. Green is rated 3.63/5 from 387 votes; Dior Star is rated 3.88/5 from 322 votes. Choose Green for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Dior Star for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Green or Dior Star?

Green lasts longest (Green 71/100, Dior Star 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Green or Dior Star?

Green projects furthest (Green 63/100, Dior Star 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Green and Dior Star smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Honeysuckle, Almond and Musk.

Is Green or Dior Star better for summer or winter?

For summer, Dior Star is the stronger pick. For winter, Green is the stronger pick. Dior Star suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Green and Dior Star?

Green has top notes of Petitgrain and Sage, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Violet, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Almond, Musk and Tonka Bean. Dior Star has top notes of Bergamot, Petitgrain and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Peony and Honeysuckle, a base of Almond and Musk.