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Diorella vs Source Joyeuse No2

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

Updated 1,978 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Diorella takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Diorella

    Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring.

  • Source Joyeuse No2

    Choose it for a aromatic and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Diorella4/5
Source Joyeuse No20/5
Ratings & consensus
Diorella
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Diorella
Sillage & projection
Tie
Value for money
Diorella
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Diorella

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
DiorellaDior
Source Joyeuse No2Hayari Parfums
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.10/ 5 · 1,962 votes
Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%
4.06/ 5 · 16 votes
Have 35%Had 13%Want 52%
Category winnerDiorellaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
47%Love
39%Like
3%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate

1,632 votes

38%Love
44%Like
6%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate80
⏱ Longevity58
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate77
Category winners

LongevityDiorella

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value56
¤ Price value50
Category winnerDiorellaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
green92%
aromatic84%
white floral77%
earthy69%
fresh spicy61%
aromatic100%
white floral92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
anis69%
soft spicy61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Green NotesSicilian LemonBergamotBasilMelon
Heart
HoneysuckleMoroccan JasminePeachCarnationCyclamenRose
Base
OakmossVetiverPatchouliMusk
Top
BergamotBasilStar AniseTarragon
Heart
HoneysuckleJasmineGinger flower
Base
MuskVetiverAmbergris
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Basil, Honeysuckle and Vetiver. 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
Summer0
Fall0
Winter27
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall17
Winter0
Day100
Night13
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men1
Unisex36
Women63
Men29
Unisex43
Women29
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#451

PerfumerEdmond Roudnitska

Launched1972

Reviews244

Overall rank#40,049

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerDiorellaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dior Diorella opens with a sparkling splash of cold Sicilian lemon, crisp bergamot rind, and crushed garden basil. Almost immediately, a juicy slice of ripe honeydew melon enters the mix, adding a watery sweetness that softens the tart green bite. As the fragrance warms on your skin, creamy Moroccan jasmine petals, sw…

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Source Joyeuse No2 by Hayari Parfums opens with a crisp splash of Italian bergamot, freshly snapped garden basil, and a subtle touch of licorice-like star anise. As the bright citrus sparkle settles, the scent blooms into a gentle garden bouquet of sweet honeysuckle, fresh jasmine petals, and spicy ginger flower. The …

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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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Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Diorella or Source Joyeuse No2?

Diorella takes 4 of 5 categories. Diorella is rated 4.10/5 from 1,962 votes; Source Joyeuse No2 is rated 4.06/5 from 16 votes. Choose Diorella for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Source Joyeuse No2 for a aromatic and white floral character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Diorella or Source Joyeuse No2?

Diorella lasts longest (Diorella 71/100, Source Joyeuse No2 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Diorella or Source Joyeuse No2?

Projection is very close: Diorella 64/100, Source Joyeuse No2 64/100 for sillage.

Do Diorella and Source Joyeuse No2 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Basil, Honeysuckle and Vetiver.

Is Diorella or Source Joyeuse No2 better for summer or winter?

Source Joyeuse No2 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Diorella and Source Joyeuse No2?

Diorella has top notes of Green Notes, Sicilian Lemon, Bergamot and Basil, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Moroccan Jasmine, Peach and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Patchouli and Musk. Source Joyeuse No2 has top notes of Bergamot, Basil, Star Anise and Tarragon, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Jasmine and Ginger flower, a base of Musk, Vetiver and Ambergris.

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