Fragrance comparison

Skinny Dip Lemon Cologne vs True Star

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 498 ratings analysed

Skinny Dip Lemon Cologne

Leeming-Pacquin

4.449 votes

Rank #35,943 CitrusFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

True Star

Tommy Hilfiger

3.42489 votes

Rank #9,503 FreshWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

True Star takes 3 of 4 categories.

Skinny Dip Lemon Cologne
Choose it for a citrus and fresh character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
True Star
Choose it for a fresh and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Skinny Dip Lemon Cologne0/4

True Star3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Skinny Dip Lemon CologneLeeming-Pacquin

True StarTommy Hilfiger

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 27%Had 12%Want 62%

3.42/ 5 · 489 votes

Have 25%Had 75%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

22%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

22%Love

37%Like

3%Ok

36%Dislike

2%Hate

489 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityTrue Star

SillageTrue Star

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

Category winnerTieBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh91%

aldehydic83%

fruity74%

ozonic65%

woody56%

fresh100%

white floral92%

aldehydic84%

fruity77%

ozonic69%

citrus61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both fresh, aldehydic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Iced LemonAldehydesCitrusesFloral Fruity NotesOzonic notesWoodsy NotesMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

MelonHoneysuckleAldehydesCitrusesMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Citruses and Musk. Durations are only published for Skinny Dip Lemon Cologne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night18

Spring88

Summer100

Fall45

Winter34

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Casual 61%Work 24%Date 8%Party 7%

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,943

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#9,503

PerfumerRaymond Matts

Launched—

Reviews81

Category winnerTrue StarHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Skinny Dip Lemon Cologne is a brisk blast of sunshine from 1970. It hits the skin with frozen lemon zest, sharp aldehydes, and an airy rush of ozonic notes. The opening feels crisp. Think of fresh citrus rind shaved over crushed ice on a sweltering July afternoon. As the initial citrus fizz softens, pale woodsy notes …

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True Star opens with a bright burst of aldehydes and juicy melon. This creates a soapy, fresh, and slightly sweet start that captures a clean aesthetic. As the fragrance settles on skin, it reveals a soft honeysuckle heart, transitioning from its initial aquatic fizz to a warm, floral state. The dry down relies on 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, Skinny Dip Lemon Cologne or True Star?

True Star takes 3 of 4 categories. Skinny Dip Lemon Cologne is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes; True Star is rated 3.42/5 from 489 votes. Choose Skinny Dip Lemon Cologne for a citrus and fresh character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose True Star for a fresh and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Skinny Dip Lemon Cologne or True Star?

True Star lasts longest (True Star 60/100, Skinny Dip Lemon Cologne 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Skinny Dip Lemon Cologne or True Star?

True Star projects furthest (True Star 56/100, Skinny Dip Lemon Cologne 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Skinny Dip Lemon Cologne and True Star smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh, aldehydic and citrus accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Citruses and Musk.

Is Skinny Dip Lemon Cologne or True Star better for summer or winter?

Skinny Dip Lemon Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Skinny Dip Lemon Cologne and True Star?

Skinny Dip Lemon Cologne features Iced Lemon, Aldehydes, Citruses, Floral Fruity Notes and Ozonic notes. True Star features Melon, Honeysuckle, Aldehydes, Citruses and Musk.