Fragrance comparison

Starman vs Hilm

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 14 ratings analysed

Starman

Laverne

4.569 votes

Rank #34,214 SweetWoody

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Hilm

MAISON ASRAR

3.205 votes

Rank #65,311 SweetIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Starman
Choose it for a sweet and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Hilm
Choose it for a sweet and iris character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Starman2/4

Hilm2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

StarmanLaverne

HilmMAISON ASRAR

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.56/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 42%Had 8%Want 50%

3.20/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 19%Had 0%Want 81%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

22%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

40%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

60%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate89

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate55

Category winners

LongevityHilm

SillageHilm

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value96

¤ Price value63

Category winnerStarmanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

woody92%

citrus84%

coconut77%

fruity69%

aromatic61%

sweet100%

iris92%

woody84%

earthy77%

citrus69%

tropical61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both sweet, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

CoconutItalian LemonOrangeSpearmintMint

Heart2-4 hrs

FigLavenderCaramel

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodCedarwoodOpoponaxAmbroxanMusk

Top

OrangeMangoChamomileMandarin

Heart

OrrisCoconutYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

PatchouliCaramelVetiverCedarwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesCoconut, Orange, Caramel and Cedarwood. Durations are only published for Starman, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall20

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,214

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#65,311

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerStarmanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Starman by Laverne hits the air with a bright, ice-cold splash of spearmint, juicy Italian lemon, and sun-ripened orange before settling into a smooth layer of sweet coconut and fresh fig. As the initial citrus sparkle relaxes on skin, warm caramel and clean lavender bring a creamy, rounded sweetness that never feels …

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Hilm by MAISON ASRAR is an oriental fragrance for men and women that centers on a contrast between zesty fruits and a warm, sugary base. You get a vivid opening of mango and mandarin before it settles into creamy coconut and orris. It is a versatile choice for those who enjoy a tropical, gourmand lean in their daily r…

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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, Starman or Hilm?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Starman is rated 4.56/5 from 9 votes; Hilm is rated 3.20/5 from 5 votes. Choose Starman for a sweet and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Hilm for a sweet and iris character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Starman or Hilm?

Hilm lasts longest (Hilm 90/100, Starman 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Starman or Hilm?

Hilm projects furthest (Hilm 75/100, Starman 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Starman and Hilm smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Coconut, Orange, Caramel and Cedarwood.

Is Starman or Hilm better for summer or winter?

Starman suits daytime wear; Hilm suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Starman and Hilm?

Starman has top notes of Coconut, Italian Lemon, Orange and Spearmint, heart notes of Fig, Lavender and Caramel, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Opoponax and Ambroxan. Hilm has top notes of Orange, Mango, Chamomile and Mandarin, heart notes of Orris, Coconut, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Caramel, Vetiver and Cedarwood.