Fragrance comparison

Fibonacci vs Joud

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 64 ratings analysed

Fibonacci

Puzzle Parfum

4.2114 votes

Rank #21,648 PowderyViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Joud

Ahmed Al Maghribi

3.9550 votes

Rank #6,200 Warm SpicyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Joud takes 4 of 5 categories.

Fibonacci
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Joud
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Fibonacci1/5

Joud4/5

Ratings & consensus: Fibonacci
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Joud
Sillage & projection: Joud
Value for money: Joud
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Joud

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FibonacciPuzzle Parfum

JoudAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.21/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 21%Had 4%Want 75%

3.95/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 65%Had 3%Want 32%

Category winnerFibonacciRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

64%Love

14%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

43%Love

14%Like

14%Ok

21%Dislike

7%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity89

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityJoud

SillageJoud

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value30

¤ Price value89

Category winnerJoudBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

violet92%

floral84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

vanilla61%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

vanilla84%

musky77%

sweet69%

cinnamon61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both amber and vanilla

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

NutmegBergamotCloveSaffronCinnamon

Heart3-4 hrs

VioletBlack OrchidJasmine

Base8-10+ hrs

AmberVanillaPatchouliAgarwood (Oud)

Top

SaffronCinnamonNutmegClove

Heart

AmbretteVanilla

Base

TonkaAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Clove, Saffron and Cinnamon. Durations are only published for Fibonacci, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring70

Summer40

Fall100

Winter90

Day100

Night90

Spring60

Summer10

Fall70

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men9

Unisex64

Women27

Men9

Unisex64

Women27

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,648

PerfumerCengiz Yatagan

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#6,200

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerJoudHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fibonacci by Puzzle Parfum opens with a brisk snap of bergamot cut by warm clove and pungent nutmeg. Do not overspray this. The initial burst brings a distinct alcohol lift for three minutes before dense saffron takes charge. Soon, an earthy violet note emerges alongside black orchid, creating a dry, powdery floral he…

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Joud opens warm, spicy and sweet, with saffron, cinnamon and nutmeg quickly settling into a steady amber-vanilla core. On skin it reads smooth, musky and cosy more than complex, with a dense oriental feel that can lean slightly masculine to some wearers. If you like rich amber scents with strong presence and easy cold…

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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, Fibonacci or Joud?

Joud takes 4 of 5 categories. Fibonacci is rated 4.21/5 from 14 votes; Joud is rated 3.95/5 from 50 votes. Choose Fibonacci for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Joud for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Fibonacci or Joud?

Joud lasts longest (Joud 89/100, Fibonacci 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fibonacci or Joud?

Joud projects furthest (Joud 77/100, Fibonacci 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fibonacci and Joud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and vanilla accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Clove, Saffron and Cinnamon.

Is Fibonacci or Joud better for summer or winter?

Fibonacci suits daytime wear; Joud suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fibonacci and Joud?

Fibonacci has top notes of Nutmeg, Bergamot, Clove and Saffron, heart notes of Violet, Black Orchid and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Vanilla, Patchouli and Agarwood (Oud). Joud has top notes of Saffron, Cinnamon, Nutmeg and Clove, heart notes of Ambrette and Vanilla, a base of Tonka, Amber and Musk.