Fragrance comparison

Lonestar vs Only The Brave

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 3,528 ratings analysed

Lonestar

Juvena

4.628 votes

Rank #33,153 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Only The Brave

Diesel

3.873,520 votes

Rank #26,166 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Only The Brave
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lonestar2/4

Only The Brave2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lonestar
Sillage & projection: Only The Brave
Value for money: Lonestar
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Only The Brave

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LonestarJuvena

Only The BraveDiesel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 15%Had 8%Want 77%

3.87/ 5 · 3,520 votes

Have 52%Had 37%Want 12%

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

26%Love

51%Like

10%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

3,520 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate91

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityLonestar

SillageOnly The Brave

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value65

Category winnerLonestarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

earthy61%

amber100%

citrus90%

leather80%

powdery70%

woody60%

animalic50%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both amber 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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Amalfi LemonMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

VioletVirginia CedarCoriander

Base3 to 6 hours

AmberLeatherBenzoinFrench labdanumStyrax

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Virginia Cedar, Benzoin and French labdanum. Durations are only published for Only The Brave, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring100

Summer86

Fall64

Winter36

Day100

Night55

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men94

Unisex5

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,153

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#26,166

PerfumerAlienor Massenet, Olivier Polge, Pierre Wargnye

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOnly The BraveHigher 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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Only The Brave by Diesel is an oriental woody eau de toilette built on a lively contrast of crisp fruit and warm resin. It opens with an energetic splash of Amalfi lemon and mandarin orange, creating an immediate bright lift. As the citrus sparkle settles, a powdery heart of violet leaf and Virginia cedar emerges, acc…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Lonestar or Only The Brave?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Lonestar is rated 4.62/5 from 8 votes; Only The Brave is rated 3.87/5 from 3,520 votes. Choose Lonestar for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Only The Brave for a amber and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lonestar or Only The Brave?

Lonestar lasts longest (Lonestar 76/100, Only The Brave 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lonestar or Only The Brave?

Only The Brave projects furthest (Only The Brave 55/100, Lonestar 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lonestar and Only The Brave smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Virginia Cedar, Benzoin and French labdanum.

Is Lonestar or Only The Brave better for summer or winter?

Lonestar suits evening wear; Only The Brave suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lonestar and Only The Brave?

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. Only The Brave has top notes of Amalfi Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Violet, Virginia Cedar and Coriander, a base of Amber, Leather, Benzoin and French labdanum.