Blu vs Source Joyeuse No1
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Source Joyeuse No1 takes 3 of 4 categories.
BluChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Source Joyeuse No1Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Blu1/4
Source Joyeuse No13/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Source Joyeuse No1
- Sillage & projection
- Source Joyeuse No1
- Value for money
- Blu
- 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
BluRenato BalestraSource Joyeuse No1Hayari ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.67/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 76%Had 12%Want 12%
3.96/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 35%Had 26%Want 39%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
78%Like
11%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
9 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
Category winners
LongevitySource Joyeuse No1
SillageSource Joyeuse No1
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBluBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
woody84%
powdery77%
balsamic69%
warm spicy61%
citrus100%
green88%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy65%
musky53%
white floral42%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both aromatic and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
MarigoldelemiNutmegLemon
Heart
CardamomMintThyme
Base
VanillaSandalwoodCedarMusk
Top
LemonBrazilian OrangeYuzuelemi
Heart
MintJasmineCucumber
Base
MuskCedar
InformationalShared noteselemi, Lemon, Mint 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 seasonSpring100
Summer80
Fall80
Winter80
Day100
Night100
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#63,942
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#32,966
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerSource Joyeuse No1Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBlu by Renato Balestra opens with a sharp burst of lemon, bitter marigold, and cool mint. As the citrus settles, herbal thyme and warm nutmeg add a dry, aromatic spice layer. The base rests on soft sandalwood and vanilla, giving this classic masculine fougere an easygoing, everyday feel for mild spring mornings.
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, Blu or Source Joyeuse No1?
Source Joyeuse No1 takes 3 of 4 categories. Blu is rated 3.67/5 from 9 votes; Source Joyeuse No1 is rated 3.96/5 from 24 votes. Choose Blu for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Source Joyeuse No1 for a citrus and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Blu or Source Joyeuse No1?
Source Joyeuse No1 lasts longest (Source Joyeuse No1 68/100, Blu 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Blu or Source Joyeuse No1?
Source Joyeuse No1 projects furthest (Source Joyeuse No1 57/100, Blu 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Blu and Source Joyeuse No1 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include elemi, Lemon, Mint and Cedar.
Is Blu or Source Joyeuse No1 better for summer or winter?
Blu suits day or night wear; Source Joyeuse No1 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Blu and Source Joyeuse No1?
Blu has top notes of Marigold, elemi, Nutmeg and Lemon, heart notes of Cardamom, Mint and Thyme, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Cedar and Musk. 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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