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Lonestar vs Ocean Rain

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

Updated 107 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • Lonestar

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

  • Ocean Rain

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lonestar2/4
Ocean Rain2/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Lonestar
Sillage & projection
Ocean Rain
Value for money
Lonestar
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Ocean Rain

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
LonestarJuvena
Ocean RainMario Valentino
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.62/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 15%Had 8%Want 77%
4.36/ 5 · 99 votes
Have 37%Had 8%Want 54%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
88%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

58%Love
31%Like
1%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate

99 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage50
♥ Love / hate91
⏱ Longevity73
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate84
Category winners

LongevityLonestar

SillageOcean Rain

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value57
Category winnerLonestarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
amber100%
woody92%
warm spicy84%
musky77%
aromatic69%
earthy61%
aromatic100%
fresh spicy92%
rose84%
citrus77%
floral69%
woody61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Green NotesBasilCypressBergamotAmalfi Lemon
Heart
VetiverCarnationJasminePatchouliVirginia CedarGeranium
Base
Muskoak mossOlibanumBenzoinCastoreumFrench labdanumAmberLeather
Top30 to 45 minutes
LavenderLimeArtemisiaBasilGreen NotesBergamotAmalfi Lemon
Heart2 to 4 hours
RoseSea waterCyclamenThymeWater NotesFir
Base4 to 8 hours
oak mossLeatherVirginia CedarAmber
InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Basil, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon. Durations are only published for Ocean Rain, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day75
Night100
Spring100
Summer74
Fall83
Winter14
Day100
Night48
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men67
Unisex33
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,704

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#9,130

PerfumerEdmond Roudnitska

Launched—

Reviews23

Category winnerOcean RainHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Ocean Rain by Mario Valentino is a vintage aromatic aquatic cologne with a distinctly herbal, floral heart. Created in 1990 by perfumer Edmond Roudnitska, the fragrance avoids modern sugary aquatic tropes in favor of an intricate, classic structure. The scent opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, Amalfi lemon, lime, a…

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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, Lonestar or Ocean Rain?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Lonestar is rated 4.62/5 from 8 votes; Ocean Rain is rated 4.36/5 from 99 votes. Choose Lonestar for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Ocean Rain for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lonestar or Ocean Rain?

Lonestar lasts longest (Lonestar 76/100, Ocean Rain 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lonestar or Ocean Rain?

Ocean Rain projects furthest (Ocean Rain 63/100, Lonestar 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lonestar and Ocean Rain smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Basil, Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon.

Is Lonestar or Ocean Rain better for summer or winter?

Lonestar suits evening wear; Ocean Rain suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lonestar and Ocean Rain?

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. Ocean Rain has top notes of Lavender, Lime, Artemisia and Basil, heart notes of Rose, Sea water, Cyclamen and Thyme, a base of oak moss, Leather, Virginia Cedar and Amber.

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