Fragrance comparison

Instance Lima Rosa vs North Star

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 151 ratings analysed

Instance Lima Rosa

Eudora

4.2516 votes

Rank #48,423 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

North Star

The Woods Collection

4.17135 votes

Rank #25,592 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

North Star takes 4 of 5 categories.

Instance Lima Rosa
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
North Star
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Instance Lima Rosa1/5

North Star4/5

Ratings & consensus: North Star
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: North Star
Sillage & projection: North Star
Value for money: Instance Lima Rosa
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: North Star

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Instance Lima RosaEudora

North StarThe Woods Collection

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 36%Had 7%Want 57%

4.17/ 5 · 135 votes

Have 80%Had 20%Want 0%

Category winnerNorth StarRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

50%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

44%Love

36%Like

13%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

135 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityNorth Star

SillageNorth Star

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value66

Category winnerInstance Lima RosaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus86%

white floral72%

sweet58%

aldehydic44%

powdery30%

aromatic100%

citrus91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

sweet65%

fruity56%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus, fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Champagne RoséNectarinePomelo

Heart2-3 hrs

Orange BlossomJuniper

Base3-5 hrs

Lemon PieOrange PeelVetiver

Top

PomeloRaspberry

Heart

JuniperVioletRose

Base

VetiverLeather

InformationalShared notesPomelo, Juniper and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Instance Lima Rosa, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer82

Fall18

Winter18

Day100

Night25

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter24

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Casual 41%Work 34%Date 15%Party 10%

Men88

Unisex8

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,423

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#25,592

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNorth StarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Instance Lima Rosa by Eudora delivers an instant burst of chilled, fizzy cheer. It sparkles immediately. Chilled Champagne Rosé and bittersweet pomelo splash onto skin alongside ripe nectarine slices. The citrus bite feels brisk. Within twenty minutes, creamy orange blossom rounds out the fruit punch, eventually settl…

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The Woods Collection North Star starts with a sharp blast of tart pomelo and sweet raspberry before shifting into cooler territory. Crisp juniper and powdery violet soften the fruity opening, leading into a dry base of clean vetiver and supple leather. It wears best during fresh spring mornings and breezy crisp evenin…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Instance Lima Rosa or North Star?

North Star takes 4 of 5 categories. Instance Lima Rosa is rated 4.25/5 from 16 votes; North Star is rated 4.17/5 from 135 votes. Choose Instance Lima Rosa for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose North Star for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Instance Lima Rosa or North Star?

North Star lasts longest (North Star 67/100, Instance Lima Rosa 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Instance Lima Rosa or North Star?

North Star projects furthest (North Star 59/100, Instance Lima Rosa 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Instance Lima Rosa and North Star smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Pomelo, Juniper and Vetiver.

Is Instance Lima Rosa or North Star better for summer or winter?

Instance Lima Rosa suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Instance Lima Rosa and North Star?

Instance Lima Rosa has top notes of Champagne Rosé, Nectarine and Pomelo, heart notes of Orange Blossom and Juniper, a base of Lemon Pie, Orange Peel and Vetiver. North Star has top notes of Pomelo and Raspberry, heart notes of Juniper, Violet and Rose, a base of Vetiver and Leather.