Fragrance comparison

Only The Brave by Bunka vs Lonestar

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 21 ratings analysed

Only The Brave by Bunka

Diesel

3.3113 votes

Rank #58,670 AmberCitrus

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38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Lonestar

Juvena

4.628 votes

Rank #33,153 AmberWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Lonestar takes 3 of 4 categories.

Only The Brave by Bunka
Choose it for a amber and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Lonestar
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Only The Brave by Bunka1/4

Lonestar3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lonestar
Sillage & projection: Only The Brave by Bunka
Value for money: Lonestar
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

Only The Brave by BunkaDiesel

LonestarJuvena

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.31/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 18%Had 15%Want 67%

4.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 15%Had 8%Want 77%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

15%Like

8%Ok

46%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

88%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate58

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate91

Category winners

LongevityLonestar

SillageOnly The Brave by Bunka

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value75

Category winnerLonestarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

citrus90%

woody80%

leather70%

powdery60%

violet50%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

earthy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top30 to 45 minutes

Mandarin OrangeAmalfi Lemon

Heart1 to 2 hours

VioletCorianderVirginia Cedar

Base3 to 5 hours

AmberLeatherFrench labdanumStyraxBenzoin

Top

Green NotesBasilCypressBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

VetiverCarnationJasminePatchouliVirginia CedarGeranium

Base

Muskoak mossOlibanumBenzoinCastoreumFrench labdanumAmberLeather

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Virginia Cedar, Amber and Leather. Durations are only published for Only The Brave by Bunka, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter33

Day80

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,670

PerfumerAlienor Massenet, Olivier Polge, Pierre Wargnye

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#33,153

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLonestarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Only The Brave by Bunka by Diesel offers a punchy contrast between bright orchard fruits and warm, resinous depth. The scent kicks off with sweet mandarin orange and zesty Amalfi lemon, delivering an immediate burst of citrus freshness. As the opening settles, violet introduces a cool, powdery nuance alongside aromati…

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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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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, Only The Brave by Bunka or Lonestar?

Lonestar takes 3 of 4 categories. Only The Brave by Bunka is rated 3.31/5 from 13 votes; Lonestar is rated 4.62/5 from 8 votes. Choose Only The Brave by Bunka for a amber and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Lonestar for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Only The Brave by Bunka or Lonestar?

Lonestar lasts longest (Lonestar 76/100, Only The Brave by Bunka 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Only The Brave by Bunka or Lonestar?

Only The Brave by Bunka projects furthest (Only The Brave by Bunka 63/100, Lonestar 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Only The Brave by Bunka and Lonestar smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Virginia Cedar, Amber and Leather.

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

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

What are the notes in Only The Brave by Bunka and Lonestar?

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