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Free Motion vs Source Joyeuse No1

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

Updated 46 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Source Joyeuse No1 takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Free Motion

    Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Source Joyeuse No1

    Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Free Motion1/5
Source Joyeuse No14/5
Ratings & consensus
Source Joyeuse No1
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Source Joyeuse No1
Sillage & projection
Source Joyeuse No1
Value for money
Free Motion
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Source Joyeuse No1

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Free MotionOriflame
Source Joyeuse No1Hayari Parfums
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.68/ 5 · 22 votes
Have 16%Had 56%Want 28%
3.96/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 35%Had 26%Want 39%
Category winnerSource Joyeuse No1Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
18%Love
50%Like
14%Ok
18%Dislike
0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

29%Love
46%Like
17%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity45
〰 Sillage40
♥ Love / hate67
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate74
Category winners

LongevitySource Joyeuse No1

SillageSource Joyeuse No1

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value63
¤ Price value46
Category winnerFree MotionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
aromatic100%
fresh spicy91%
green83%
soft spicy74%
balsamic65%
sweet56%
citrus100%
green88%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy65%
musky53%
white floral42%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, green and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
MintelemiLemon
Heart
LicoriceGeraniumLavender
Base
MuskSandalwoodPatchouli
Top
LemonBrazilian OrangeYuzuelemi
Heart
MintJasmineCucumber
Base
MuskCedar
InformationalShared notesMint, elemi, Lemon and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring50
Summer100
Fall50
Winter30
Day100
Night9
Spring50
Summer100
Fall21
Winter7
Day100
Night17
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men25
Unisex75
Women0
Men0
Unisex54
Women46
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#59,889

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#32,727

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerSource Joyeuse No1Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Free Motion opens with an immediate fizz of crushed mint and sour lemon, tied together by resinous elemi. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus edge softens, letting a dry herbal heart of licorice, geranium, and lavender take control. The scent stays green and slightly sweet on skin before settling into a subtle base of …

Reviews →

Source Joyeuse No1 by Hayari Parfums opens with an energetic splash of sharp yuzu, sweet Brazilian orange, and tart lemon that feels like pouring fresh citrus juice over crushed ice. Within minutes, cool garden mint and crisp watery cucumber step in to smooth out the initial zest, giving the scent a revitalizing botan…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Free Motion or Source Joyeuse No1?

Source Joyeuse No1 takes 4 of 5 categories. Free Motion is rated 3.68/5 from 22 votes; Source Joyeuse No1 is rated 3.96/5 from 24 votes. Choose Free Motion for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Source Joyeuse No1 for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Free Motion or Source Joyeuse No1?

Source Joyeuse No1 lasts longest (Source Joyeuse No1 68/100, Free Motion 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Free Motion or Source Joyeuse No1?

Source Joyeuse No1 projects furthest (Source Joyeuse No1 57/100, Free Motion 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Free Motion and Source Joyeuse No1 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, elemi, Lemon and Musk.

Is Free Motion or Source Joyeuse No1 better for summer or winter?

Free Motion suits daytime wear; Source Joyeuse No1 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Free Motion and Source Joyeuse No1?

Free Motion has top notes of Mint, elemi and Lemon, heart notes of Licorice, Geranium and Lavender, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Patchouli. Source Joyeuse No1 has top notes of Lemon, Brazilian Orange, Yuzu and elemi, heart notes of Mint, Jasmine and Cucumber, a base of Musk and Cedar.

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