Fragrance comparison

Lonestar vs Vivace

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 181 ratings analysed

Lonestar

Juvena

4.628 votes

Rank #34,694 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Vivace

Sospiro Perfumes

3.68173 votes

Rank #10,963 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vivace takes 3 of 4 categories.

Lonestar
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Vivace
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Lonestar1/4

Vivace3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

LonestarJuvena

VivaceSospiro Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 15%Had 8%Want 77%

3.68/ 5 · 173 votes

Have 42%Had 21%Want 38%

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

33%Love

35%Like

3%Ok

23%Dislike

5%Hate

173 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate91

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityVivace

SillageVivace

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%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

musky84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match67%Closely related · both aromatic, 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

Top20-30 mins

BasilClary SageOreganoAmalfi Lemon

Heart3-4 hrs

CarnationPatchouliGeraniumCinnamon

Base10-14+ hrs

MuskCastoreumAmberoak mossFrench labdanum

InformationalShared notesBasil, Amalfi Lemon, Carnation and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Vivace, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Spring71

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men47

Unisex44

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,694

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#10,963

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerVivaceHigher 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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Sospiro Perfumes Vivace is an assertive woody chypre that opens with a sharp burst of fresh oregano, crushed basil, and bright Amalfi lemon. The green, savory punch quickly softens as warm cinnamon, geranium, and spicy carnation emerge in the heart, lending a classical European character. As the hours tick on, the sce…

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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 Vivace?

Vivace takes 3 of 4 categories. Lonestar is rated 4.62/5 from 8 votes; Vivace is rated 3.68/5 from 173 votes. Choose Lonestar for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Vivace for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Lonestar or Vivace?

Vivace lasts longest (Vivace 86/100, Lonestar 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lonestar or Vivace?

Vivace projects furthest (Vivace 80/100, Lonestar 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lonestar and Vivace smell similar?

Closely related: a 67% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, amber and woody accords. Common notes include Basil, Amalfi Lemon, Carnation and Patchouli.

Is Lonestar or Vivace better for summer or winter?

Lonestar suits evening wear; Vivace suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lonestar and Vivace?

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. Vivace has top notes of Basil, Clary Sage, Oregano and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Carnation, Patchouli, Geranium and Cinnamon, a base of Musk, Castoreum, Amber and oak moss.