Fragrance comparison

Lonestar vs Revelation

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 42 ratings analysed

2 wins

Lonestar

Juvena

4.628 votes

Rank #34,393 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Revelation

CB I Hate Perfume

3.0634 votes

Rank #67,394 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lonestar takes 2 of 3 categories.

Lonestar
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
Revelation
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Lonestar2/3

Revelation1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LonestarJuvena

RevelationCB I Hate Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 15%Had 8%Want 77%

3.06/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 19%Had 24%Want 57%

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

9%Love

41%Like

0%Ok

47%Dislike

3%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate91

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate51

Category winners

LongevityLonestar

SillageRevelation

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

earthy61%

woody100%

green90%

honey80%

fresh70%

sweet60%

aromatic50%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody and aromatic

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

Top15-30 mins

Fig Leaf

Heart2-4 hrs

White HoneySpices

Base6-8 hrs

CypressVirginia CedarFrench labdanumAmber

InformationalShared notesCypress, Virginia Cedar, French labdanum and Amber. Durations are only published for Revelation, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,393

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#67,394

PerfumerChristopher Brosius

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerLonestarHigher 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 →

Revelation by CB I Hate Perfume smells like walking through an overgrown Mediterranean fig orchard on a warm afternoon. Instead of sugary fruit, it opens with the sharp, bitter sap of crushed fig leaf and torn green branches. As it sits on your skin, a delicate hint of white honey and gentle culinary spices softens th…

Reviews →

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 Revelation?

Lonestar takes 2 of 3 categories. Lonestar is rated 4.62/5 from 8 votes; Revelation is rated 3.06/5 from 34 votes. Choose Lonestar for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Revelation for a woody and green character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Lonestar or Revelation?

Lonestar lasts longest (Lonestar 76/100, Revelation 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lonestar or Revelation?

Revelation projects furthest (Revelation 54/100, Lonestar 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lonestar and Revelation smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cypress, Virginia Cedar, French labdanum and Amber.

Is Lonestar or Revelation better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Lonestar and Revelation?

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. Revelation has top notes of Fig Leaf, heart notes of White Honey and Spices, a base of Cypress, Virginia Cedar, French labdanum and Amber.