Fragrance comparison

Eve Duet Contrast Calm vs The Joss Flower

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 159 ratings analysed

Eve Duet Contrast Calm

Avon

3.6769 votes

Rank #33,441 White FloralPatchouli

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37%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

The Joss Flower

Atkinsons

4.0490 votes

Rank #11,098 WoodyWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

The Joss Flower takes 6 of 7 categories.

Eve Duet Contrast Calm
Choose it for a white floral and patchouli character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
The Joss Flower
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Eve Duet Contrast Calm1/7

The Joss Flower6/7

Ratings & consensus: The Joss Flower
Community sentiment: The Joss Flower
Longevity: The Joss Flower
Sillage & projection: The Joss Flower
Value for money: Eve Duet Contrast Calm
Versatility: The Joss Flower
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: The Joss Flower

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Eve Duet Contrast CalmAvon

The Joss FlowerAtkinsons

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.67/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 53%Had 38%Want 9%

4.04/ 5 · 90 votes

Have 26%Had 12%Want 62%

Category winnerThe Joss FlowerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

16%Love

54%Like

16%Ok

10%Dislike

4%Hate

69 votes

57%Love

26%Like

9%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

77 votes

Category winnerThe Joss FlowerMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate67

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityThe Joss Flower

SillageThe Joss Flower

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value68

¤ Price value31

Category winnerEve Duet Contrast CalmBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

patchouli92%

soft spicy84%

woody77%

warm spicy69%

lactonic61%

woody100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

amber77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Pink Pepper

Heart

Gardenia

Base

Patchouli

Top

IncenseNutmegPink Pepper

Heart

GardeniaYlang-YlangPeachIris

Base

PatchouliSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesPink Pepper, Gardenia and Patchouli. 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

Winter26

Day–

Night–

Spring87

Summer53

Fall100

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Category winnerThe Joss FlowerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex0

Women96

Men5

Unisex50

Women45

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,441

PerfumerGabriela Chelariu

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#11,098

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerThe Joss FlowerHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Avon Eve Duet Contrast Calm opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper that instantly cuts through the air. As the initial spice softens, creamy gardenia takes center stage, bringing a lush white floral body that feels relaxed rather than overwhelming. Grounding the composition is a dark patchouli base with soft earthy, …

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The Joss Flower opens with a spiced incense shimmer, then settles into creamy gardenia, ylang-ylang and a soft peachy floral heart. It wears richer than airy, but usually feels more composed than dramatic. If you like the dark floral mood of Black Orchid but want something smoother, quieter and less forceful, this is …

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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, Eve Duet Contrast Calm or The Joss Flower?

The Joss Flower takes 6 of 7 categories. Eve Duet Contrast Calm is rated 3.67/5 from 69 votes; The Joss Flower is rated 4.04/5 from 90 votes. Choose Eve Duet Contrast Calm for a white floral and patchouli character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose The Joss Flower for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Eve Duet Contrast Calm or The Joss Flower?

The Joss Flower lasts longest (The Joss Flower 75/100, Eve Duet Contrast Calm 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Eve Duet Contrast Calm or The Joss Flower?

The Joss Flower projects furthest (The Joss Flower 72/100, Eve Duet Contrast Calm 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Eve Duet Contrast Calm and The Joss Flower smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Pink Pepper, Gardenia and Patchouli.

Is Eve Duet Contrast Calm or The Joss Flower better for summer or winter?

For summer, The Joss Flower is the stronger pick. For winter, The Joss Flower is the stronger pick. The Joss Flower suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Eve Duet Contrast Calm and The Joss Flower?

Eve Duet Contrast Calm has top notes of Pink Pepper, heart notes of Gardenia, a base of Patchouli. The Joss Flower has top notes of Incense, Nutmeg and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Gardenia, Ylang-Ylang, Peach and Iris, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood and Amber.