Knize Forest vs Lonestar
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
38%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Knize ForestChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
LonestarChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Knize Forest2/4
Lonestar2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Lonestar
- Sillage & projection
- Knize Forest
- Value for money
- Lonestar
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Knize Forest
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Knize ForestKnizeLonestarJuvenaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.81/ 5 · 245 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
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 hate40%Love
40%Like
5%Ok
15%Dislike
1%Hate
101 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
LongevityLonestar
SillageKnize Forest
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLonestarBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy88%
citrus77%
woody65%
herbal53%
green42%
amber100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
musky77%
aromatic69%
earthy61%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
OrangeLavenderBergamotPetitgrainAmalfi Lemon
Heart
BasilOreganoSagePalisander RosewoodCarnationGeraniumRosemary
Base
oak mossVetiverSandalwoodMuskAmberFrench labdanumPatchouli
Top
Green NotesBasilCypressBergamotAmalfi Lemon
Heart
VetiverCarnationJasminePatchouliVirginia CedarGeranium
Base
Muskoak mossOlibanumBenzoinCastoreumFrench labdanumAmberLeather
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Basil and Carnation. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer60
Fall0
Winter37
Day–
Night–
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#6,665
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews48
Overall rank#34,393
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerKnize ForestHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotKnize Forest is a masculine aromatic fougere that feels like a quiet walk through Irish woodlands. It opens with bright citrus notes, including bergamot and lemon, before settling into a complex herbal heart of basil, sage, and oregano. The base grounds the composition with oak moss and earthy vetiver, perfect for coo…
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, Knize Forest or Lonestar?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Knize Forest is rated 3.81/5 from 245 votes; Lonestar is rated 4.62/5 from 8 votes. Choose Knize Forest for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Lonestar for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Knize Forest or Lonestar?
Lonestar lasts longest (Lonestar 76/100, Knize Forest 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Knize Forest or Lonestar?
Knize Forest projects furthest (Knize Forest 58/100, Lonestar 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Knize Forest and Lonestar smell similar?
Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Basil and Carnation.
Is Knize Forest or Lonestar better for summer or winter?
Lonestar suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Knize Forest and Lonestar?
Knize Forest has top notes of Orange, Lavender, Bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Basil, Oregano, Sage and Palisander Rosewood, a base of oak moss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Musk. 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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