Fragrance comparison

Inedite vs Star New

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 219 ratings analysed

3 wins

Inedite

Lubin

3.86214 votes

Rank #7,346 PowderyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Star New

Seajewels

4.405 votes

Rank #52,856 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Inedite takes 3 of 4 categories.

Inedite
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Star New
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Inedite3/4

Star New1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

InediteLubin

Star NewSeajewels

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 214 votes

Have 26%Had 14%Want 61%

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 21%Had 8%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

42%Like

1%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

116 votes

40%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityInedite

SillageInedite

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value100

Category winnerStar NewBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

vanilla92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

floral61%

floral100%

citrus91%

fresh83%

rose74%

powdery65%

vanilla56%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both powdery, floral and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperPepperBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

HeliotropeRoseNectarineCinnamonCloveCorianderLilac

Base

VanilleIrisCashmere WoodPatchouliMuskVirginia Cedar

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangeGreen NotesFruity Notes

Heart

PeonyJasmineCinnamonFreesiaRoseViolet

Base

MuskPatchouliVanilleHeliotrope

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Heliotrope and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring74

Summer26

Fall100

Winter91

Day100

Night88

Spring100

Summer75

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex38

Women63

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,346

PerfumerThomas Fontaine

Launched—

Reviews39

Overall rank#52,856

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerInediteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Inedite by Lubin is a floral powdery scent launched in 2009. It features a notable combination of heliotrope, rose, and pink pepper. This fragrance sits comfortably on the skin, offering a soft and slightly spicy aura that works well for cooler spring days. It is a refined option for those who prefer elegant floral co…

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Star New by Seajewels is a vibrant Oriental Floral for women that balances citrus brightness with soft powdery notes. Launched in 2011, it brings a fresh opening of bergamot and mandarin that settles into a feminine heart of peony and jasmine. This fragrance offers a light, approachable profile perfect for casual dayt…

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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, Inedite or Star New?

Inedite takes 3 of 4 categories. Inedite is rated 3.86/5 from 214 votes; Star New is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes. Choose Inedite for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Star New for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Inedite or Star New?

Inedite lasts longest (Inedite 75/100, Star New 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Inedite or Star New?

Inedite projects furthest (Inedite 63/100, Star New 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Inedite and Star New smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and vanilla accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Heliotrope and Rose.

Is Inedite or Star New better for summer or winter?

Inedite suits daytime wear; Star New suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Inedite and Star New?

Inedite has top notes of Pink Pepper, Pepper, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Heliotrope, Rose, Nectarine and Cinnamon, a base of Vanille, Iris, Cashmere Wood and Patchouli. Star New has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Green Notes and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Peony, Jasmine, Cinnamon and Freesia, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Vanille and Heliotrope.