Centaure vs Source Joyeuse No1
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
58%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Centaure takes 3 of 5 categories.
CentaureChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Source Joyeuse No1Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Centaure3/5
Source Joyeuse No12/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Centaure
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Centaure
- Sillage & projection
- Centaure
- Value for money
- Source Joyeuse No1
- 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
CentaureMaitre Parfumeur et GantierSource Joyeuse No1Hayari ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.10/ 5 · 82 votes
Have 30%Had 14%Want 55%
3.96/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 35%Had 26%Want 39%
Category winnerCentaureRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
40%Like
1%Ok
16%Dislike
0%Hate
82 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
LongevityCentaure
SillageCentaure
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSource Joyeuse No1Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy92%
green84%
woody77%
citrus69%
fruity61%
citrus100%
green88%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy65%
musky53%
white floral42%
Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, green and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
MintPetitgrainBrazilian OrangeLemon
Heart2 to 4 hours
Black CurrantLavenderBalsam FirJasmineNeroli
Base4 to 7 hours
OakmossTobaccoMuskVetiver
Top
LemonBrazilian OrangeYuzuelemi
Heart
MintJasmineCucumber
Base
MuskCedar
InformationalShared notesMint, Brazilian Orange, Lemon and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Centaure, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer96
Fall48
Winter13
Day100
Night26
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#33,822
PerfumerJean-Francois Laporte
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#32,966
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerSource Joyeuse No1Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCentaure by Maitre Parfumeur et Gantier is a classic woody aromatic fragrance designed for men, crafted in 1991 by perfumer Jean-Francois Laporte. The scent opens with a brisk rush of cool mint, bitter petitgrain, Brazilian orange, and sharp lemon. As the bright citrus settles, the heart reveals a distinct herbal char…
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, Centaure or Source Joyeuse No1?
Centaure takes 3 of 5 categories. Centaure is rated 4.10/5 from 82 votes; Source Joyeuse No1 is rated 3.96/5 from 24 votes. Choose Centaure for a aromatic and fresh spicy 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 value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Centaure or Source Joyeuse No1?
Centaure lasts longest (Centaure 71/100, Source Joyeuse No1 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Centaure or Source Joyeuse No1?
Centaure projects furthest (Centaure 67/100, Source Joyeuse No1 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Centaure and Source Joyeuse No1 smell similar?
Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and citrus accords. Common notes include Mint, Brazilian Orange, Lemon and Jasmine.
Is Centaure or Source Joyeuse No1 better for summer or winter?
Centaure suits daytime wear; Source Joyeuse No1 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Centaure and Source Joyeuse No1?
Centaure has top notes of Mint, Petitgrain, Brazilian Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Black Currant, Lavender, Balsam Fir and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Tobacco, Musk and Vetiver. 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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