Genual vs Source Joyeuse No3
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
31%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Genual takes 3 of 4 categories.
GenualChoose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Source Joyeuse No3Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Genual3/4
Source Joyeuse No30/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Genual
- Value for money
- Genual
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Genual
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
GenualRINGSource Joyeuse No3Hayari ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.83/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 40%Had 30%Want 30%
3.87/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 30%Had 21%Want 49%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate83%Love
17%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
22%Love
57%Like
9%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
23 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageGenual
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGenualBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
woody92%
white floral84%
citrus77%
almond69%
warm spicy61%
fruity100%
sweet91%
green83%
woody74%
citrus65%
aromatic56%
Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
LemonJasmineSaffron
Heart
AmberSweet Almond
Base
Cedar
Top
LemonRhubarbBitter OrangeSaffron
Heart
FigSweet AlmondImmortelle
Base
Black Currant BlossomBlack currant leafMuskCedar
InformationalShared notesLemon, Saffron, Sweet Almond and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring40
Summer100
Fall40
Winter20
Day100
Night20
Spring54
Summer100
Fall46
Winter8
Day100
Night22
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#41,808
PerfumerJulien Rasquinet
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#45,314
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerGenualHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGenual is a woody amber scent with a bright lemon opening, a soft floral touch from jasmine, and a warm saffron edge. As it settles, sweet almond and amber give it a smooth, slightly nutty feel over cedar. It reads polished, easy to wear, and more daytime than night. If you like warm woods with some sweetness but do n…
Reviews →Source Joyeuse No3 by Hayari Parfums opens with a lively splash of tart rhubarb, crisp lemon, and bitter orange that feels instantly refreshing on a warm morning. As the bright citrus top settles, creamy fig and sweet almond soften the tangy fruitiness, adding a smooth and gentle sweetness. The base grounds the blend …
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Genual or Source Joyeuse No3?
Genual takes 3 of 4 categories. Genual is rated 4.83/5 from 6 votes; Source Joyeuse No3 is rated 3.87/5 from 23 votes. Choose Genual for a amber and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Source Joyeuse No3 for a fruity and sweet character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Genual or Source Joyeuse No3?
They last about the same: Genual 63/100, Source Joyeuse No3 63/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Genual or Source Joyeuse No3?
Genual projects furthest (Genual 75/100, Source Joyeuse No3 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Genual and Source Joyeuse No3 smell similar?
Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Saffron, Sweet Almond and Cedar.
Is Genual or Source Joyeuse No3 better for summer or winter?
Genual suits daytime wear; Source Joyeuse No3 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Genual and Source Joyeuse No3?
Genual has top notes of Lemon, Jasmine and Saffron, heart notes of Amber and Sweet Almond, a base of Cedar. Source Joyeuse No3 has top notes of Lemon, Rhubarb, Bitter Orange and Saffron, heart notes of Fig, Sweet Almond and Immortelle, a base of Black Currant Blossom, Black currant leaf, Musk and Cedar.
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