Fragrance comparison

Alive vs Joykush

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 26 ratings analysed

Alive

American Eagle

4.5812 votes

Rank #43,144 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Joykush

Maiora Parfum

4.5014 votes

Rank #41,855 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Joykush takes 3 of 5 categories.

Alive
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime 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.

Alive2/5

Joykush3/5

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

AliveAmerican Eagle

JoykushMaiora Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.58/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 9%Had 65%Want 26%

4.50/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 23%Had 3%Want 74%

Category winnerAliveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

75%Love

17%Like

0%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 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 / hate90

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityJoykush

SillageJoykush

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value52

Category winnerAliveBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

white floral69%

green61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

fruity69%

citrus61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both aromatic, warm spicy and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitTangerineBergamotBasilCardamomGreen LeavesAniseWatery Notes

Heart

GeraniumRoseLilyClary SageJasmineCloves

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodAmberMusk

Top

RhubarbcannabisBlack PepperPink PepperGrapefruitClary SageMandarinSaffron

Heart

Peach BlossomViolet LeavesPatchouliLavenderGeraniumCardamomJasmineClove

Base

SandalwoodCedarwoodOakmoss

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Cardamom, Geranium and Clary Sage. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring80

Summer100

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night50

Spring100

Summer80

Fall80

Winter60

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Men50

Unisex40

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#43,144

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,855

PerfumerAntonio Gigli

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJoykushHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Alive by American Eagle is a classic Aromatic Fougere that opens with a bright burst of grapefruit and tangerine. This 2001 release settles into a woody, aromatic heart with notes of geranium and clary sage. It is a versatile choice for casual day wear, especially during warmer spring or summer months when you want so…

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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, Alive or Joykush?

Joykush takes 3 of 5 categories. Alive is rated 4.58/5 from 12 votes; Joykush is rated 4.50/5 from 14 votes. Choose Alive for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime 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, Alive or Joykush?

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

Which projects more, Alive or Joykush?

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

Do Alive and Joykush smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Cardamom, Geranium and Clary Sage.

Is Alive or Joykush better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Alive and Joykush?

Alive has top notes of Grapefruit, Tangerine, Bergamot and Basil, heart notes of Geranium, Rose, Lily and Clary Sage, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Amber and Musk. 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.