Empire vs Source Joyeuse No2
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Empire takes 4 of 5 categories.
EmpireChoose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Source Joyeuse No2Choose it for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Empire4/5
Source Joyeuse No21/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Empire
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Empire
- Sillage & projection
- Source Joyeuse No2
- Value for money
- Empire
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Empire
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
EmpireHinodeSource Joyeuse No2Hayari ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.84/ 5 · 221 votes
Have 53%Had 47%Want 0%
4.06/ 5 · 16 votes
Have 35%Had 13%Want 52%
Category winnerEmpireRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate30%Love
43%Like
14%Ok
10%Dislike
4%Hate
221 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
Category winners
LongevityEmpire
SillageSource Joyeuse No2
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEmpireBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothgreen100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
musky77%
amber69%
citrus61%
aromatic100%
white floral92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
anis69%
soft spicy61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop20-30 mins
TarragonBasilBergamot
Heart2-3 hrs
Green NotesJasmineFreesia
Base5-7 hrs
MuskAmber
Top
BergamotBasilStar AniseTarragon
Heart
HoneysuckleJasmineGinger flower
Base
MuskVetiverAmbergris
InformationalShared notesTarragon, Basil, Bergamot and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Empire, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter82
Day100
Night91
Spring100
Summer100
Fall17
Winter0
Day100
Night13
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#10,381
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews11
Overall rank#39,802
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerEmpireHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEmpire by Hinode is an aromatic green cologne built on the crisp contrast between zesty Mediterranean citrus and garden-fresh herbs. The fragrance opens with an invigorating wave of tart bergamot, peppery basil, and bittersweet tarragon, creating an aroma reminiscent of crushed culinary greens under the morning sun. A…
Reviews →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 …
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, Empire or Source Joyeuse No2?
Empire takes 4 of 5 categories. Empire is rated 3.84/5 from 221 votes; Source Joyeuse No2 is rated 4.06/5 from 16 votes. Choose Empire for a green and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Source Joyeuse No2 for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Empire or Source Joyeuse No2?
Empire lasts longest (Empire 68/100, Source Joyeuse No2 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Empire or Source Joyeuse No2?
Projection is very close: Source Joyeuse No2 64/100, Empire 62/100 for sillage.
Do Empire and Source Joyeuse No2 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Tarragon, Basil, Bergamot and Jasmine.
Is Empire or Source Joyeuse No2 better for summer or winter?
Empire suits daytime wear; Source Joyeuse No2 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Empire and Source Joyeuse No2?
Empire has top notes of Tarragon, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of Green Notes, Jasmine and Freesia, a base of Musk and Amber. 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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