Fragrance comparison

Star New vs Inedite

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 219 ratings analysed

Star New

Seajewels

4.405 votes

Rank #52,856 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Inedite

Lubin

3.86214 votes

Rank #7,346 PowderyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Inedite takes 3 of 4 categories.

Star New
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Inedite
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Star New1/4

Inedite3/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Star NewSeajewels

InediteLubin

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 21%Had 8%Want 71%

3.86/ 5 · 214 votes

Have 26%Had 14%Want 61%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

35%Love

42%Like

1%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

116 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityInedite

SillageInedite

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value71

Category winnerStar NewBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus91%

fresh83%

rose74%

powdery65%

vanilla56%

powdery100%

vanilla92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

musky69%

floral61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both powdery, floral and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangeGreen NotesFruity Notes

Heart

PeonyJasmineCinnamonFreesiaRoseViolet

Base

MuskPatchouliVanilleHeliotrope

Top

Pink PepperPepperBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

HeliotropeRoseNectarineCinnamonCloveCorianderLilac

Base

VanilleIrisCashmere WoodPatchouliMuskVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Cinnamon and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer75

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring74

Summer26

Fall100

Winter91

Day100

Night88

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex38

Women63

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#52,856

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#7,346

PerfumerThomas Fontaine

Launched—

Reviews39

Category winnerInediteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Star New by Seajewels is a vibrant Oriental Floral for women that balances citrus brightness with soft powdery notes. Launched in 2011, it brings a fresh opening of bergamot and mandarin that settles into a feminine heart of peony and jasmine. This fragrance offers a light, approachable profile perfect for casual dayt…

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Inedite by Lubin is a floral powdery scent launched in 2009. It features a notable combination of heliotrope, rose, and pink pepper. This fragrance sits comfortably on the skin, offering a soft and slightly spicy aura that works well for cooler spring days. It is a refined option for those who prefer elegant floral co…

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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, Star New or Inedite?

Inedite takes 3 of 4 categories. Star New is rated 4.40/5 from 5 votes; Inedite is rated 3.86/5 from 214 votes. Choose Star New for a floral and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Inedite for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Star New or Inedite?

Inedite lasts longest (Inedite 75/100, Star New 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Star New or Inedite?

Inedite projects furthest (Inedite 63/100, Star New 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Star New and Inedite smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and vanilla accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Cinnamon and Rose.

Is Star New or Inedite better for summer or winter?

Star New suits daytime wear; Inedite suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Star New and Inedite?

Star New has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Green Notes and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Peony, Jasmine, Cinnamon and Freesia, a base of Musk, Patchouli, Vanille and Heliotrope. Inedite has top notes of Pink Pepper, Pepper, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Heliotrope, Rose, Nectarine and Cinnamon, a base of Vanille, Iris, Cashmere Wood and Patchouli.