Fragrance comparison

Feu d'Or vs Joy

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 23 ratings analysed

3 wins

Feu d'Or

Ascania

4.254 votes

Rank #57,979 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Joy

Phytoderm

3.6319 votes

Rank #60,440 FruityAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Feu d'Or takes 3 of 4 categories.

Feu d'Or
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Joy
Choose it for a fruity and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Feu d'Or3/4

Joy1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Feu d'Or
Sillage & projection: Feu d'Or
Value for money: Joy
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Feu d'Or

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Feu d'OrAscania

JoyPhytoderm

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 36%Had 36%Want 29%

3.63/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 38%Had 5%Want 56%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

26%Love

42%Like

16%Ok

0%Dislike

16%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity43

〰 Sillage35

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityFeu d'Or

SillageFeu d'Or

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value79

Category winnerJoyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

floral77%

fresh69%

aquatic61%

fruity100%

aquatic92%

fresh84%

green77%

ozonic69%

sweet61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both fruity, fresh and aquatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MagnoliaMelonPearPeachBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

TuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineVioletPlum

Base

MuskBlackberryVanillaCedar

Top

Brazilian OrangePearGreen LeavesMelon

Heart

Green AppleLotusRed FruitsWatermelonCaramel

Base

Lily-of-the-ValleyVioletJasmineCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesMelon, Pear, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine. 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

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Spring88

Summer100

Fall13

Winter0

Day100

Night9

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex27

Women73

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,979

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,440

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFeu d'OrHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Feu d'Or opens as a bright fruity floral with melon, pear, peach and citrus, then settles into a white-floral heart led by tuberose, jasmine and lily-of-the-valley. The musky vanilla-cedar base softens it without turning heavy. It looks best suited to shoppers who enjoy fresh florals with a sweet, slightly watery edge…

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Joy by Phytoderm is a floral-fruity scent for women featuring an optimistic mix of melon, pear, and caramel. It offers a light, refreshing profile that works well for casual daytime wear during warm spring and summer months. The composition settles into a soft vanilla and cedar base, creating a subtle, clean presence …

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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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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Feu d'Or or Joy?

Feu d'Or takes 3 of 4 categories. Feu d'Or is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Joy is rated 3.63/5 from 19 votes. Choose Feu d'Or for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Joy for a fruity and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Feu d'Or or Joy?

Feu d'Or lasts longest (Feu d'Or 50/100, Joy 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Feu d'Or or Joy?

Feu d'Or projects furthest (Feu d'Or 38/100, Joy 35/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Feu d'Or and Joy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, fresh and aquatic accords. Common notes include Melon, Pear, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.

Is Feu d'Or or Joy better for summer or winter?

Feu d'Or suits daytime wear; Joy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Feu d'Or and Joy?

Feu d'Or has top notes of Magnolia, Melon, Pear and Peach, heart notes of Tuberose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Violet, a base of Musk, Blackberry, Vanilla and Cedar. Joy has top notes of Brazilian Orange, Pear, Green Leaves and Melon, heart notes of Green Apple, Lotus, Red Fruits and Watermelon, a base of Lily-of-the-Valley, Violet, Jasmine and Cedar.