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The Perfume Bible / A closer look

Star USA
meets Cool Play.

Compare the recorded scent profiles, then decide what to sample.

Shared ground

Juniper Berries · Vetiver · Amber

Both records list these notes. Shared notes do not guarantee the same smell.

The distinction

Concentration not recorded leads with woody; Concentration not recorded leads with woody. The table below separates their listed profiles and voting data.

At a glance
John Varvatos Star USA bottle
John Varvatos

Star USA

Concentration not recorded

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Lacoste Fragrances Cool Play bottle
Lacoste Fragrances

Cool Play

Concentration not recorded

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ConcentrationConcentration not recordedConcentration not recorded
Listed bottle sizesNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Brand originNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Made inNot yet verifiedNot yet verified
Listed year20112006
Leading accordswoody · aromatic · fresh spicywoody · citrus · aromatic
Notes unique to this recordGinger, Citron, Woodsy Notes, Spruce, Cardamom, Osmanthus, Tonka BeanMandarin Orange, Bergamot, Birch Leaf, Coriander, Violet, Cedar, Pepper, Vanilla, Musk, Patchouli, Sandalwood
Longevity / 52.37 · 132 votes3.31 · 48 votes
Projection / 41.89 · 163 votes2.47 · 58 votes

Scores are category averages, not hours or controlled measurements. Different vote samples are not a head-to-head wear test. “Unique” notes here means absent from the other record, not proof of a formula difference.

Compare the labels

Ingredients, side by side.

Read the declared lists for the editions shown. Shared entries do not mean identical formulas, proportions or scent.

A label comparison will appear when both ingredient lists are verified for the same market.

Star USA

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

Cool Play

Ingredient list not yet verified for this edition and market.

These are published ingredient declarations, separate from scent notes. “Parfum” or “fragrance” can represent a mixture without listing every component. Formulations can change by market and batch; check the packaging on your bottle. A matching or missing entry does not establish suitability for an allergy.

Follow your curiosity.

A starting point, not a verdict

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed woody and aromatic direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.

Concentration not recorded

Start here if the listed woody and citrus direction interests you. Try it on skin before deciding.