Fragrance comparison

1 THE REFORMER vs Joykush

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

1 THE REFORMER

hOUSE OF hELIOS

4.002 votes

Rank #61,200 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

1 wins

Joykush

Maiora Parfum

4.5014 votes

Rank #37,292 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Joykush takes 1 of 1 categories.

1 THE REFORMER
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Joykush
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

1 THE REFORMER0/1

Joykush1/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1 THE REFORMERhOUSE OF hELIOS

JoykushMaiora Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

4.50/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 23%Had 3%Want 74%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

0%Like

50%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

64%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value52

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

salty61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

fruity69%

citrus61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Sea SaltMandarin

Heart2-4 hrs

CardamomGingerJasmineNeroli

Base6-8 hrs

SandalwoodPatchouliCedarwood

Top

RhubarbcannabisBlack PepperPink PepperGrapefruitClary SageMandarinSaffron

Heart

Peach BlossomViolet LeavesPatchouliLavenderGeraniumCardamomJasmineClove

Base

SandalwoodCedarwoodOakmoss

InformationalShared notesMandarin, Cardamom, Jasmine and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for 1 THE REFORMER, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night35

Spring100

Summer80

Fall80

Winter60

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 38%Casual 35%Date 18%Party 9%

Men50

Unisex40

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#61,200

PerfumerAne Ayo

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#37,292

PerfumerAntonio Gigli

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJoykushHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1 The Reformer by House of Helios is a crisp, mineral-forward woody aromatic fragrance anchored by sea salt and sunlit citrus. The initial spray hits you with a sharp blast of mandarin peel and briny ocean air. That sharpness softens quickly. Within ten minutes, warm cardamom and zesty ginger enter the mix, accompanie…

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Joykush by Maiora Parfum, launched in 2025, is an energetic, unisex fragrance that bridges sharp green notes with creamy woods. It opens with a vibrant blast of rhubarb, grapefruit, and a distinctive cannabis accord. The heart introduces floral peach blossom and jasmine, while a woody, mossy base provides long-lasting…

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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, 1 THE REFORMER or Joykush?

Joykush takes 1 of 1 categories. 1 THE REFORMER is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Joykush is rated 4.50/5 from 14 votes. Choose 1 THE REFORMER for a woody and warm spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Joykush for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Do 1 THE REFORMER and Joykush smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin, Cardamom, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is 1 THE REFORMER or Joykush better for summer or winter?

1 THE REFORMER suits daytime wear; Joykush suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1 THE REFORMER and Joykush?

1 THE REFORMER has top notes of Sea Salt and Mandarin, heart notes of Cardamom, Ginger, Jasmine and Neroli, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Cedarwood. Joykush has top notes of Rhubarb, cannabis, Black Pepper and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Peach Blossom, Violet Leaves, Patchouli and Lavender, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood and Oakmoss.