Aoud vs Source Joyeuse No3
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Aoud takes 4 of 5 categories.
AoudChoose it for a rose and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Source Joyeuse No3Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Aoud4/5
Source Joyeuse No31/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Aoud
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Aoud
- Sillage & projection
- Aoud
- Value for money
- Source Joyeuse No3
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Aoud
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AoudRoja DoveSource Joyeuse No3Hayari ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.21/ 5 · 1,076 votes
Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%
3.87/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 30%Had 21%Want 49%
Category winnerAoudRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate58%Love
26%Like
6%Ok
7%Dislike
2%Hate
609 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
Category winners
LongevityAoud
SillageAoud
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSource Joyeuse No3Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothrose100%
oud92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
citrus69%
amber61%
fruity100%
sweet91%
green83%
woody74%
citrus65%
aromatic56%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Lemon VerbenaLemonBergamot
Heart
May RoseGeraniumYlang-YlangJasmine
Base
Agarwood (Oud)AmbergrisLeatherSaffronCashmere WoodMuskCedarRhubarb
Top
LemonRhubarbBitter OrangeSaffron
Heart
FigSweet AlmondImmortelle
Base
Black Currant BlossomBlack currant leafMuskCedar
InformationalShared notesLemon, Saffron, Musk and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring56
Summer28
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring54
Summer100
Fall46
Winter8
Day100
Night22
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#242
PerfumerRoja Dove
Launched—
Reviews203
Overall rank#45,770
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerAoudHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRoja Dove Aoud wears more like a rich rose, saffron and ambergris composition than a harsh oud bomb. It opens citrusy and spicy, then settles into a dense, smooth, slightly inky floral woodiness with leather and warm sweetness underneath. It suits shoppers who want a polished, luxurious rose oud with strong presence a…
Reviews →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 …
Reviews →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 or Source Joyeuse No3?
Aoud takes 4 of 5 categories. Aoud is rated 4.21/5 from 1,076 votes; Source Joyeuse No3 is rated 3.87/5 from 23 votes. Choose Aoud for a rose and oud character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Source Joyeuse No3 for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Aoud or Source Joyeuse No3?
Aoud lasts longest (Aoud 83/100, Source Joyeuse No3 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Aoud or Source Joyeuse No3?
Aoud projects furthest (Aoud 74/100, Source Joyeuse No3 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Aoud and Source Joyeuse No3 smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Saffron, Musk and Cedar.
Is Aoud or Source Joyeuse No3 better for summer or winter?
Source Joyeuse No3 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Aoud and Source Joyeuse No3?
Aoud has top notes of Lemon Verbena, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of May Rose, Geranium, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Ambergris, Leather and Saffron. 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.
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