Fragrance comparison

Blue Aoud vs Joykush

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 105 ratings analysed

4 wins

Blue Aoud

Mancera

3.6291 votes

Rank #13,397 LeatherWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Joykush

Maiora Parfum

4.5014 votes

Rank #39,721 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue Aoud takes 4 of 5 categories.

Blue Aoud
Choose it for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Joykush
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Blue Aoud4/5

Joykush1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blue AoudMancera

JoykushMaiora Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.62/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 41%Had 13%Want 47%

4.50/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 23%Had 3%Want 74%

Category winnerJoykushRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

29%Like

21%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

91 votes

64%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityBlue Aoud

SillageBlue Aoud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value52

Category winnerBlue AoudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

leather100%

warm spicy92%

woody84%

amber77%

animalic69%

aromatic61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

fruity69%

citrus61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both warm spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

SaffronTarragonBlack PepperClove

Heart2-4 hrs

Rose Petals

Base8-12+ hrs

Oriental Woodsy notesLeatherAmberWhite Musk

Top

RhubarbcannabisBlack PepperPink PepperGrapefruitClary SageMandarinSaffron

Heart

Peach BlossomViolet LeavesPatchouliLavenderGeraniumCardamomJasmineClove

Base

SandalwoodCedarwoodOakmoss

InformationalShared notesSaffron, Black Pepper and Clove. Durations are only published for Blue Aoud, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer28

Fall0

Winter100

Day77

Night100

Spring100

Summer80

Fall80

Winter60

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men64

Unisex29

Women7

Men50

Unisex40

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#13,397

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#39,721

PerfumerAntonio Gigli

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlue AoudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Forget typical fresh cologne. Blue Aoud is a powerhouse. Pierre Montale built this fragrance around raw leather, fiery black pepper, and medicinal tarragon. It starts fiercely. A sharp burst of clove and aromatic herbs clears the room within seconds. Give it twenty minutes. The abrasive solvent bite softens into dry r…

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Joykush by Maiora Parfum, launched in 2025, is an energetic, unisex fragrance that bridges sharp green notes with creamy woods. It opens with a vibrant blast of rhubarb, grapefruit, and a distinctive cannabis accord. The heart introduces floral peach blossom and jasmine, while a woody, mossy base provides long-lasting…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Blue Aoud or Joykush?

Blue Aoud takes 4 of 5 categories. Blue Aoud is rated 3.62/5 from 91 votes; Joykush is rated 4.50/5 from 14 votes. Choose Blue Aoud for a leather and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Joykush for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Blue Aoud or Joykush?

Blue Aoud lasts longest (Blue Aoud 80/100, Joykush 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue Aoud or Joykush?

Blue Aoud projects furthest (Blue Aoud 78/100, Joykush 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue Aoud and Joykush smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Saffron, Black Pepper and Clove.

Is Blue Aoud or Joykush better for summer or winter?

Blue Aoud suits evening wear; Joykush suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue Aoud and Joykush?

Blue Aoud has top notes of Saffron, Tarragon, Black Pepper and Clove, heart notes of Rose Petals, a base of Oriental Woodsy notes, Leather, Amber and White Musk. Joykush has top notes of Rhubarb, cannabis, Black Pepper and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Peach Blossom, Violet Leaves, Patchouli and Lavender, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood and Oakmoss.