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Knize Ten vs Lonestar

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

Updated 2,010 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Knize Ten takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • Knize Ten

    Choose it for a leather and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

  • Lonestar

    Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Knize Ten3/4
Lonestar1/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Knize Ten
Sillage & projection
Knize Ten
Value for money
Lonestar
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Knize Ten

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Knize TenKnize
LonestarJuvena
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.07/ 5 · 2,002 votes
Have 80%Had 20%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 hate
51%Love
31%Like
4%Ok
12%Dislike
1%Hate

1,204 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
⏱ Longevity82
〰 Sillage72
♥ Love / hate81
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate91
Category winners

LongevityKnize Ten

SillageKnize Ten

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value74
¤ Price value75
Category winnerLonestarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
leather100%
woody92%
animalic84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
smoky61%
amber100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
musky77%
aromatic69%
earthy61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
GeraniumRosemaryBergamotOrangePetitgrainAmalfi Lemon
Heart
CarnationPatchouliSandalwoodOrrisTincture of RoseVirginia CedarCinnamonOrange Blossom
Base
LeatherCastoreumoak mossAmberMuskVanilla
Top
Green NotesBasilCypressBergamotAmalfi Lemon
Heart
VetiverCarnationJasminePatchouliVirginia CedarGeranium
Base
Muskoak mossOlibanumBenzoinCastoreumFrench labdanumAmberLeather
InformationalShared notesGeranium, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon 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 season
Spring43
Summer17
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day75
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men77
Unisex20
Women3
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#184

PerfumerFrancois Coty, Vincent Roubert

Launched—

Reviews257

Overall rank#34,393

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerKnize TenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Knize Ten is a historical leather fragrance from the 1920s that defines the rugged, masculine aesthetic. It opens with a sharp, industrial burst of petitgrain and lemon before settling into a deep, animalic base of castoreum and dry leather. This is a scent for the dedicated enthusiast who appreciates uncompromising, …

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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.

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Knize Ten or Lonestar?

Knize Ten takes 3 of 4 categories. Knize Ten is rated 4.07/5 from 2,002 votes; Lonestar is rated 4.62/5 from 8 votes. Choose Knize Ten for a leather and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Lonestar for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Knize Ten or Lonestar?

Knize Ten lasts longest (Knize Ten 82/100, Lonestar 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Knize Ten or Lonestar?

Knize Ten projects furthest (Knize Ten 72/100, Lonestar 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Knize Ten and Lonestar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Geranium, Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon and Carnation.

Is Knize Ten or Lonestar better for summer or winter?

Lonestar suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Knize Ten and Lonestar?

Knize Ten has top notes of Geranium, Rosemary, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Carnation, Patchouli, Sandalwood and Orris, a base of Leather, Castoreum, oak moss and Amber. 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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