Fragrance comparison

972 vs Joykush

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 19 ratings analysed

972

Borbonese

2.405 votes

Rank #74,897 MarineWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Joykush

Maiora Parfum

4.5014 votes

Rank #42,253 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Joykush takes 3 of 4 categories.

972
Choose it for a marine and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Joykush
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

9721/4

Joykush3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Joykush
Sillage & projection: Joykush
Value for money: 972
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

972Borbonese

JoykushMaiora Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.40/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 17%Had 0%Want 83%

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

0%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

80%Dislike

0%Hate

5 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate35

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityJoykush

SillageJoykush

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value52

Category winner972Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

marine100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

soft spicy69%

white floral61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

fruity69%

citrus61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both aromatic and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink PepperSea NotesGrapefruit

Heart

CarnationJasminePeony

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliWoody Notes

Top

RhubarbcannabisBlack PepperPink PepperGrapefruitClary SageMandarinSaffron

Heart

Peach BlossomViolet LeavesPatchouliLavenderGeraniumCardamomJasmineClove

Base

SandalwoodCedarwoodOakmoss

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Grapefruit, Jasmine and Sandalwood. 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

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer80

Fall80

Winter60

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men50

Unisex40

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#74,897

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#42,253

PerfumerAntonio Gigli

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJoykushHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

972 by Borbonese opens with a salty marine and grapefruit lift, then moves into a softer floral heart of peony, jasmine, and carnation. The dry-down leans woody and lightly patchouli-tinged, with sandalwood smoothing the sharper edges. It reads as a modern woody chypre with a clean, coastal feel rather than a mossy vi…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 972 or Joykush?

Joykush takes 3 of 4 categories. 972 is rated 2.40/5 from 5 votes; Joykush is rated 4.50/5 from 14 votes. Choose 972 for a marine and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Joykush for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, 972 or Joykush?

Joykush lasts longest (Joykush 77/100, 972 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 972 or Joykush?

Joykush projects furthest (Joykush 68/100, 972 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 972 and Joykush smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is 972 or Joykush better for summer or winter?

972 suits day or night wear; Joykush suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 972 and Joykush?

972 has top notes of Pink Pepper, Sea Notes and Grapefruit, heart notes of Carnation, Jasmine and Peony, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli and Woody Notes. 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.