JCC No. 2 vs Lonestar
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
57%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
JCC No. 2 takes 4 of 4 categories.
JCC No. 2Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
LonestarChoose it for a amber and woody character. Best in spring, evening wear.
JCC No. 24/4
Lonestar0/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- JCC No. 2
- Sillage & projection
- JCC No. 2
- Value for money
- JCC No. 2
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- JCC No. 2
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
JCC No. 2CastelbajacLonestarJuvenaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.27/ 5 · 49 votes
Have 30%Had 18%Want 52%
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 hate47%Love
43%Like
0%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
49 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
LongevityJCC No. 2
SillageJCC No. 2
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerJCC No. 2Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
leather92%
amber84%
smoky77%
warm spicy69%
earthy61%
amber100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
musky77%
aromatic69%
earthy61%
Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, amber and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-35 mins
GalbanumBergamotFruity NotesAmalfi LemonGardenia
Heart2-4 hrs
Ylang-YlangCarnationIrisSandalwoodRoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley
Base7-10+ hrs
Castoreumoak mossLeatherOlibanumPatchouliAmberFrench labdanum
Top
Green NotesBasilCypressBergamotAmalfi Lemon
Heart
VetiverCarnationJasminePatchouliVirginia CedarGeranium
Base
Muskoak mossOlibanumBenzoinCastoreumFrench labdanumAmberLeather
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Carnation and Jasmine. Durations are only published for JCC No. 2, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring58
Summer42
Fall100
Winter33
Day100
Night100
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#31,028
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#34,393
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerJCC No. 2Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCastelbajac JCC No. 2 is an assertive green chypre floral launched in 1987 that pairs bitter crushed galbanum with deep leather and earthy oakmoss. The opening delivers a sharp burst of tart Amalfi lemon and bitter green foliage before melting into a spiced floral heart filled with carnation, powdery iris, and sweet j…
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, JCC No. 2 or Lonestar?
JCC No. 2 takes 4 of 4 categories. JCC No. 2 is rated 4.27/5 from 49 votes; Lonestar is rated 4.62/5 from 8 votes. Choose JCC No. 2 for a woody and leather character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose Lonestar for a amber and woody character. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, JCC No. 2 or Lonestar?
JCC No. 2 lasts longest (JCC No. 2 81/100, Lonestar 76/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, JCC No. 2 or Lonestar?
JCC No. 2 projects furthest (JCC No. 2 73/100, Lonestar 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do JCC No. 2 and Lonestar smell similar?
Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Carnation and Jasmine.
Is JCC No. 2 or Lonestar better for summer or winter?
JCC No. 2 suits day or night wear; Lonestar suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in JCC No. 2 and Lonestar?
JCC No. 2 has top notes of Galbanum, Bergamot, Fruity Notes and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Carnation, Iris and Sandalwood, a base of Castoreum, oak moss, Leather and Olibanum. 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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