Fragrance comparison

Lonestar vs Puredistance M No. 03

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 921 ratings analysed

Lonestar

Juvena

4.628 votes

Rank #31,014 AmberWoody

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55%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Puredistance M No. 03

Puredistance

4.37913 votes

Rank #613 Warm SpicyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Puredistance M No. 03 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Lonestar
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Puredistance M No. 03
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Lonestar1/4

Puredistance M No. 033/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Puredistance M No. 03
Sillage & projection: Puredistance M No. 03
Value for money: Lonestar
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Puredistance M No. 03

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LonestarJuvena

Puredistance M No. 03Puredistance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 15%Had 8%Want 77%

4.37/ 5 · 913 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

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

61%Love

26%Like

3%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

913 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate91

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityPuredistance M No. 03

SillagePuredistance M No. 03

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value33

Category winnerLonestarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

earthy61%

warm spicy100%

woody92%

leather84%

cinnamon77%

amber69%

earthy61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both woody, warm spicy and amber

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

Top20-30 mins

BergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart3-4 hrs

VanillaRoseJasmine

Base10-14+ hrs

LeatherCinnamonCloveFrench labdanumoak mossWoodsy NotesPatchouliCarnation

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Carnation and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Puredistance M No. 03, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring42

Summer11

Fall0

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men77

Unisex18

Women5

Date 44%Work 25%Casual 19%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,014

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#613

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews116

Category winnerPuredistance M No. 03Higher 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.

Reviews →

Puredistance M opens with a quick flash of tart Amalfi lemon and bergamot before settling into warm clove, dry cinnamon, and thick leather. The leather smells like a luxury automobile seat rather than a raw tannery floor. It is dark, oily, and dry. Golden French labdanum and green oakmoss ground the base, creating a c…

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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 Puredistance M No. 03?

Puredistance M No. 03 takes 3 of 4 categories. Lonestar is rated 4.62/5 from 8 votes; Puredistance M No. 03 is rated 4.37/5 from 913 votes. Choose Lonestar for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Puredistance M No. 03 for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Lonestar or Puredistance M No. 03?

Puredistance M No. 03 lasts longest (Puredistance M No. 03 83/100, Lonestar 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lonestar or Puredistance M No. 03?

Puredistance M No. 03 projects furthest (Puredistance M No. 03 71/100, Lonestar 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lonestar and Puredistance M No. 03 smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Amalfi Lemon, Carnation and Jasmine.

Is Lonestar or Puredistance M No. 03 better for summer or winter?

Lonestar suits evening wear; Puredistance M No. 03 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lonestar and Puredistance M No. 03?

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. Puredistance M No. 03 has top notes of Bergamot and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Vanilla, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Leather, Cinnamon, Clove and French labdanum.