Fragrance comparison

Vivace vs Lonestar

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 181 ratings analysed

3 wins

Vivace

Sospiro Perfumes

3.68173 votes

Rank #10,963 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

67%scent match

Closely related

Lonestar

Juvena

4.628 votes

Rank #34,694 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vivace takes 3 of 4 categories.

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

Vivace3/4

Lonestar1/4

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

VivaceSospiro Perfumes

LonestarJuvena

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 173 votes

Have 42%Had 21%Want 38%

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

33%Love

35%Like

3%Ok

23%Dislike

5%Hate

173 votes

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

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate91

Category winners

LongevityVivace

SillageVivace

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value75

Category winnerLonestarBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

musky84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

amber61%

amber100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

musky77%

aromatic69%

earthy61%

Scent match67%Closely related · both aromatic, musky and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

BasilClary SageOreganoAmalfi Lemon

Heart3-4 hrs

CarnationPatchouliGeraniumCinnamon

Base10-14+ hrs

MuskCastoreumAmberoak mossFrench labdanum

Top

Green NotesBasilCypressBergamotAmalfi Lemon

Heart

VetiverCarnationJasminePatchouliVirginia CedarGeranium

Base

Muskoak mossOlibanumBenzoinCastoreumFrench labdanumAmberLeather

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

Spring71

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day75

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men47

Unisex44

Women9

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,963

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#34,694

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerVivaceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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, Vivace or Lonestar?

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

Which lasts longer, Vivace or Lonestar?

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

Which projects more, Vivace or Lonestar?

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

Do Vivace and Lonestar smell similar?

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

Is Vivace or Lonestar better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Vivace and Lonestar?

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. 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.