Fragrance comparison

Bianco di Bulgaria vs Source Joyeuse No1

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 45 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bianco di Bulgaria

Pineider

4.4321 votes

Rank #36,694 WoodyMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Source Joyeuse No1

Hayari Parfums

3.9624 votes

Rank #32,727 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bianco di Bulgaria takes 4 of 5 categories.

Bianco di Bulgaria
Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Source Joyeuse No1
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Bianco di Bulgaria4/5

Source Joyeuse No11/5

Ratings & consensus: Bianco di Bulgaria
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Bianco di Bulgaria
Sillage & projection: Bianco di Bulgaria
Value for money: Bianco di Bulgaria
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Source Joyeuse No1

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Bianco di BulgariaPineider

Source Joyeuse No1Hayari Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.43/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 36%Had 15%Want 49%

3.96/ 5 · 24 votes

Have 35%Had 26%Want 39%

Category winnerBianco di BulgariaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

19%Like

5%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityBianco di Bulgaria

SillageBianco di Bulgaria

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value46

Category winnerBianco di BulgariaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

musky92%

aromatic84%

amber77%

powdery69%

green61%

citrus100%

green88%

aromatic77%

fresh spicy65%

musky53%

white floral42%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both aromatic, green and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AngelicaMintStar AniseLemon

Heart

elemiJasminePalisander Rosewood

Base

Guaiac WoodPatchouliCedarTexas Cedar

Top

LemonBrazilian OrangeYuzuelemi

Heart

MintJasmineCucumber

Base

MuskCedar

InformationalShared notesMint, Lemon, elemi and Jasmine. 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

Summer92

Fall42

Winter25

Day100

Night44

Spring50

Summer100

Fall21

Winter7

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men63

Unisex25

Women13

Men0

Unisex54

Women46

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,694

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,727

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSource Joyeuse No1Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bianco di Bulgaria by Pineider is a clean woody aromatic fragrance that pairs sharp, cooling mint with warm star anise and lemon. It dries down to a dry, structured base of Texas cedar and guaiac wood, creating a refined option for daytime wear in the spring and summer.

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…

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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, Bianco di Bulgaria or Source Joyeuse No1?

Bianco di Bulgaria takes 4 of 5 categories. Bianco di Bulgaria is rated 4.43/5 from 21 votes; Source Joyeuse No1 is rated 3.96/5 from 24 votes. Choose Bianco di Bulgaria for a woody and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Source Joyeuse No1 for a citrus and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bianco di Bulgaria or Source Joyeuse No1?

Bianco di Bulgaria lasts longest (Bianco di Bulgaria 76/100, Source Joyeuse No1 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bianco di Bulgaria or Source Joyeuse No1?

Bianco di Bulgaria projects furthest (Bianco di Bulgaria 68/100, Source Joyeuse No1 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bianco di Bulgaria and Source Joyeuse No1 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and musky accords. Common notes include Mint, Lemon, elemi and Jasmine.

Is Bianco di Bulgaria or Source Joyeuse No1 better for summer or winter?

Bianco di Bulgaria suits daytime wear; Source Joyeuse No1 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bianco di Bulgaria and Source Joyeuse No1?

Bianco di Bulgaria has top notes of Angelica, Mint, Star Anise and Lemon, heart notes of elemi, Jasmine and Palisander Rosewood, a base of Guaiac Wood, Patchouli, Cedar and Texas Cedar. 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.