Fragrance comparison

Lonestar vs Only The Brave Iron Man

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 66 ratings analysed

Lonestar

Juvena

4.628 votes

Rank #33,153 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Only The Brave Iron Man

Diesel

4.2458 votes

Rank #29,323 AmberCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Only The Brave Iron Man takes 2 of 4 categories.

Lonestar
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
Only The Brave Iron Man
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Lonestar1/4

Only The Brave Iron Man2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LonestarJuvena

Only The Brave Iron ManDiesel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 15%Had 8%Want 77%

4.24/ 5 · 58 votes

Have 24%Had 29%Want 47%

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

47%Love

40%Like

5%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

58 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate91

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityLonestar

SillageOnly The Brave Iron Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

earthy61%

amber100%

citrus88%

leather77%

woody65%

animalic53%

powdery42%

Scent match37%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

Top30 to 60 minutes

Amalfi LemonMandarin Orange

Heart1 to 2 hours

Virginia CedarVioletCoriander

Base3 to 6 hours

AmberLeatherStyraxBenzoinFrench labdanum

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring69

Summer100

Fall63

Winter81

Day100

Night63

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men92

Unisex8

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,153

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#29,323

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOnly The Brave Iron ManHigher 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 Iron Man by Diesel brings a punchy citrus opening into a warm, resinous leather foundation. The fragrance kicks off with crisp Amalfi lemon and sweet mandarin orange, giving the opening an energetic brightness. Soon, floral violet and aromatic coriander weave into dry Virginia cedar, balancing the citru…

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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 Iron Man?

Only The Brave Iron Man takes 2 of 4 categories. Lonestar is rated 4.62/5 from 8 votes; Only The Brave Iron Man is rated 4.24/5 from 58 votes. Choose Lonestar for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Only The Brave Iron Man for a amber and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lonestar or Only The Brave Iron Man?

Lonestar lasts longest (Lonestar 76/100, Only The Brave Iron Man 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lonestar or Only The Brave Iron Man?

Only The Brave Iron Man projects furthest (Only The Brave Iron Man 67/100, Lonestar 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lonestar and Only The Brave Iron Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% 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 Iron Man better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Lonestar and Only The Brave Iron Man?

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 Iron Man has top notes of Amalfi Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Virginia Cedar, Violet and Coriander, a base of Amber, Leather, Styrax and Benzoin.