Fragrance comparison

Blossom vs Joy

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 38 ratings analysed

Blossom

Elode

3.4719 votes

Rank #67,462 CitrusFloral

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11%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Joy

Phytoderm

3.6319 votes

Rank #60,957 FruityAquatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Joy takes 3 of 5 categories.

Blossom
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Joy
Choose it for a fruity and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Blossom2/5

Joy3/5

Ratings & consensus: Joy
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Blossom
Sillage & projection: Blossom
Value for money: Joy
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Joy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlossomElode

JoyPhytoderm

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.47/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 45%Had 24%Want 31%

3.63/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 38%Had 5%Want 56%

Category winnerJoyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

5%Love

58%Like

16%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

26%Love

42%Like

16%Ok

0%Dislike

16%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate62

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage35

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityBlossom

SillageBlossom

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value79

Category winnerJoyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

citrus100%

floral92%

powdery84%

violet77%

musky69%

white floral61%

fruity100%

aquatic92%

fresh84%

green77%

ozonic69%

sweet61%

Scent match11%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

TangerineBergamotPear

Heart2 to 3 hours

LotusVioletJasmine

Base2 to 4 hours

MuskAmberVanilla

Top

Brazilian OrangePearGreen LeavesMelon

Heart

Green AppleLotusRed FruitsWatermelonCaramel

Base

Lily-of-the-ValleyVioletJasmineCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesPear, Lotus, Violet and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Blossom, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall67

Winter11

Day100

Night40

Spring88

Summer100

Fall13

Winter0

Day100

Night9

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,462

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,957

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJoyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blossom by Elode delivers a bright, refreshing splash of citrus and delicate florals made for easy daily wear. The fragrance opens with a lively pairing of juicy tangerine and crisp bergamot, softened immediately by sweet pear. As the initial sparkle settles, watery lotus and soft violet join a clean touch of jasmine,…

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Joy by Phytoderm is a floral-fruity scent for women featuring an optimistic mix of melon, pear, and caramel. It offers a light, refreshing profile that works well for casual daytime wear during warm spring and summer months. The composition settles into a soft vanilla and cedar base, creating a subtle, clean presence …

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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, Blossom or Joy?

Joy takes 3 of 5 categories. Blossom is rated 3.47/5 from 19 votes; Joy is rated 3.63/5 from 19 votes. Choose Blossom for a citrus and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Joy for a fruity and aquatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blossom or Joy?

Blossom lasts longest (Blossom 57/100, Joy 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blossom or Joy?

Blossom projects furthest (Blossom 47/100, Joy 35/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blossom and Joy smell similar?

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Pear, Lotus, Violet and Jasmine.

Is Blossom or Joy better for summer or winter?

Blossom suits daytime wear; Joy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blossom and Joy?

Blossom has top notes of Tangerine, Bergamot and Pear, heart notes of Lotus, Violet and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Amber and Vanilla. Joy has top notes of Brazilian Orange, Pear, Green Leaves and Melon, heart notes of Green Apple, Lotus, Red Fruits and Watermelon, a base of Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet, Jasmine and Cedar.