Fragrance comparison

Folle De Joie vs Grain de Sable

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 142 ratings analysed

Folle De Joie

Joie

4.31128 votes

Rank #8,766 CitrusRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Grain de Sable

Nicky Verfaillie

4.1414 votes

Rank #20,687 White FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Grain de Sable takes 3 of 5 categories.

Folle De Joie
Choose it for a citrus and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Grain de Sable
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Folle De Joie2/5

Grain de Sable3/5

Ratings & consensus: Folle De Joie
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Grain de Sable
Sillage & projection: Grain de Sable
Value for money: Grain de Sable
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Folle De Joie

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Folle De JoieJoie

Grain de SableNicky Verfaillie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.31/ 5 · 128 votes

Have 52%Had 24%Want 24%

4.14/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 36%Had 25%Want 39%

Category winnerFolle De JoieRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

128 votes

36%Love

50%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityGrain de Sable

SillageGrain de Sable

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value54

¤ Price value75

Category winnerGrain de SableBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

rose88%

white floral77%

fresh65%

woody53%

floral42%

white floral100%

fresh92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

tropical69%

sweet61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both white floral and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Citruses

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseJasmineIrisCognac

Base4-6 hrs

Woodsy NotesLeatherSpicy Notes

Top

BasilMelonCitrusesCalonePeach

Heart

LilyLily-of-the-ValleyPapayaJasmineYlang-YlangRoseIrisHyacinth

Base

OakmossVetiverPatchouliMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Rose, Jasmine and Iris. Durations are only published for Folle De Joie, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer76

Fall19

Winter10

Day100

Night18

Spring80

Summer100

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

Casual 44%Work 33%Date 15%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,766

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews21

Overall rank#20,687

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerFolle De JoieHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Joie Folle De Joie opens with a bright burst of sunny citruses that instantly wakes up the senses. Within minutes, the zesty sparkle yields to a delicate heart of fresh rose petals, sweet jasmine, and powdery iris. What keeps this from turning into an ordinary floral bouquet is the boozy splash of cognac tucked into t…

Reviews →

Grain de Sable is a 1977 release that captures the essence of a beach holiday through a blend of juicy melon, papaya, and white florals. This classic scent provides a crisp, aquatic profile balanced by earthy oakmoss. It is ideal for those who appreciate vintage perfumery with a tropical lean, making it an excellent c…

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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, Folle De Joie or Grain de Sable?

Grain de Sable takes 3 of 5 categories. Folle De Joie is rated 4.31/5 from 128 votes; Grain de Sable is rated 4.14/5 from 14 votes. Choose Folle De Joie for a citrus and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Grain de Sable for a white floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Folle De Joie or Grain de Sable?

Grain de Sable lasts longest (Grain de Sable 68/100, Folle De Joie 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Folle De Joie or Grain de Sable?

Grain de Sable projects furthest (Grain de Sable 55/100, Folle De Joie 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Folle De Joie and Grain de Sable smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Citruses, Rose, Jasmine and Iris.

Is Folle De Joie or Grain de Sable better for summer or winter?

Folle De Joie suits daytime wear; Grain de Sable suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Folle De Joie and Grain de Sable?

Folle De Joie has top notes of Citruses, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Iris and Cognac, a base of Woodsy Notes, Leather and Spicy Notes. Grain de Sable has top notes of Basil, Melon, Citruses and Calone, heart notes of Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley, Papaya and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Patchouli and Musk.