Apex Eau Intense vs Source Joyeuse No1
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Apex Eau Intense takes 4 of 5 categories.
Apex Eau IntenseChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Source Joyeuse No1Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Apex Eau Intense4/5
Source Joyeuse No11/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Apex Eau Intense
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Apex Eau Intense
- Sillage & projection
- Apex Eau Intense
- Value for money
- Source Joyeuse No1
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Apex Eau Intense
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Apex Eau IntenseRoja DoveSource Joyeuse No1Hayari ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.89/ 5 · 286 votes
Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%
3.96/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 35%Had 26%Want 39%
Category winnerApex Eau IntenseRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate49%Love
25%Like
10%Ok
5%Dislike
10%Hate
146 votes
29%Love
46%Like
17%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate
24 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityApex Eau Intense
SillageApex Eau Intense
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSource Joyeuse No1Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
citrus77%
musky69%
amber61%
citrus100%
green88%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy65%
musky53%
white floral42%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and musky
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
HelvetolideMintChlorophyllLemonBergamotClary SageMandarinLavender
Heart
Rose OxidePomelo
Base
PatchouliCedarMuskCardamonMyrrhSandalwoodDriftwoodGrass
Top
LemonBrazilian OrangeYuzuelemi
Heart
MintJasmineCucumber
Base
MuskCedar
InformationalShared notesMint, Lemon, Cedar and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer90
Fall0
Winter36
Day–
Night–
Spring50
Summer100
Fall21
Winter7
Day100
Night17
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#4,981
PerfumerAntoine Cotton
Launched—
Reviews76
Overall rank#32,966
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerApex Eau IntenseHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotApex Eau Intense opens with bright citrus, mint, and green aromatics, then settles into a dry woody-spicy base with cardamom, patchouli, pepper, and soft musks. It reads cleaner and fresher than many Roja releases, with a polished grooming feel rather than dense resinous depth. It may suit someone who wants a refined …
Reviews →Source Joyeuse No1 by Hayari Parfums opens with an energetic splash of sharp yuzu, sweet Brazilian orange, and tart lemon that feels like pouring fresh citrus juice over crushed ice. Within minutes, cool garden mint and crisp watery cucumber step in to smooth out the initial zest, giving the scent a revitalizing botan…
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, Apex Eau Intense or Source Joyeuse No1?
Apex Eau Intense takes 4 of 5 categories. Apex Eau Intense is rated 3.89/5 from 286 votes; Source Joyeuse No1 is rated 3.96/5 from 24 votes. Choose Apex Eau Intense for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Source Joyeuse No1 for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Apex Eau Intense or Source Joyeuse No1?
Apex Eau Intense lasts longest (Apex Eau Intense 72/100, Source Joyeuse No1 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Apex Eau Intense or Source Joyeuse No1?
Apex Eau Intense projects furthest (Apex Eau Intense 63/100, Source Joyeuse No1 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Apex Eau Intense and Source Joyeuse No1 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and musky accords. Common notes include Mint, Lemon, Cedar and Musk.
Is Apex Eau Intense or Source Joyeuse No1 better for summer or winter?
Source Joyeuse No1 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Apex Eau Intense and Source Joyeuse No1?
Apex Eau Intense has top notes of Helvetolide, Mint, Chlorophyll and Lemon, heart notes of Rose Oxide and Pomelo, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Musk and Cardamon. Source Joyeuse No1 has top notes of Lemon, Brazilian Orange, Yuzu and elemi, heart notes of Mint, Jasmine and Cucumber, a base of Musk and Cedar.
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