Fragrance comparison

Aoud Absolue Precieux vs Source Joyeuse No3

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 360 ratings analysed

4 wins

Aoud Absolue Precieux

Roja Dove

4.62337 votes

Rank #206 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

21%scent match

Clearly different

Source Joyeuse No3

Hayari Parfums

3.8723 votes

Rank #45,770 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Aoud Absolue Precieux takes 4 of 5 categories.

Aoud Absolue Precieux
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Source Joyeuse No3
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Aoud Absolue Precieux4/5

Source Joyeuse No31/5

Ratings & consensus: Aoud Absolue Precieux
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Aoud Absolue Precieux
Sillage & projection: Aoud Absolue Precieux
Value for money: Source Joyeuse No3
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Aoud Absolue Precieux

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Aoud Absolue PrecieuxRoja Dove

Source Joyeuse No3Hayari Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.62/ 5 · 337 votes

Have 37%Had 6%Want 58%

3.87/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 30%Had 21%Want 49%

Category winnerAoud Absolue PrecieuxRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

83%Love

10%Like

2%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

116 votes

22%Love

57%Like

9%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity94

〰 Sillage86

♥ Love / hate94

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityAoud Absolue Precieux

SillageAoud Absolue Precieux

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value67

Category winnerSource Joyeuse No3Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

oud84%

rose77%

aromatic69%

patchouli61%

fruity100%

sweet91%

green83%

woody74%

citrus65%

aromatic56%

Scent match21%Clearly different · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VerbenaLemonBergamot

Heart

Rose de MaiGeraniumJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliLeatherRhubarbCinnamonNutmegSaffronVanilla

Top

LemonRhubarbBitter OrangeSaffron

Heart

FigSweet AlmondImmortelle

Base

Black Currant BlossomBlack currant leafMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesLemon, Rhubarb and Saffron. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer24

Fall97

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Spring54

Summer100

Fall46

Winter8

Day100

Night22

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men45

Unisex24

Women31

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#206

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#45,770

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerAoud Absolue PrecieuxHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Aoud Absolue Precieux opens with a striking mix of citrus, rose and a tart, salty edge that some wearers link to rhubarb and ambergris. It quickly turns darker and richer, with leathery oud, patchouli and warm spice wrapped in a dense, polished texture. This is a bold rose oud with real weight. It suits shoppers who e…

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Source Joyeuse No3 by Hayari Parfums opens with a lively splash of tart rhubarb, crisp lemon, and bitter orange that feels instantly refreshing on a warm morning. As the bright citrus top settles, creamy fig and sweet almond soften the tangy fruitiness, adding a smooth and gentle sweetness. The base grounds the blend …

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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, Aoud Absolue Precieux or Source Joyeuse No3?

Aoud Absolue Precieux takes 4 of 5 categories. Aoud Absolue Precieux is rated 4.62/5 from 337 votes; Source Joyeuse No3 is rated 3.87/5 from 23 votes. Choose Aoud Absolue Precieux for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Source Joyeuse No3 for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Aoud Absolue Precieux or Source Joyeuse No3?

Aoud Absolue Precieux lasts longest (Aoud Absolue Precieux 94/100, Source Joyeuse No3 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Aoud Absolue Precieux or Source Joyeuse No3?

Aoud Absolue Precieux projects furthest (Aoud Absolue Precieux 86/100, Source Joyeuse No3 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Aoud Absolue Precieux and Source Joyeuse No3 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Lemon, Rhubarb and Saffron.

Is Aoud Absolue Precieux or Source Joyeuse No3 better for summer or winter?

Aoud Absolue Precieux suits evening wear; Source Joyeuse No3 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Aoud Absolue Precieux and Source Joyeuse No3?

Aoud Absolue Precieux has top notes of Verbena, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose de Mai, Geranium, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Leather and Rhubarb. Source Joyeuse No3 has top notes of Lemon, Rhubarb, Bitter Orange and Saffron, heart notes of Fig, Sweet Almond and Immortelle, a base of Black Currant Blossom, Black currant leaf, Musk and Cedar.