Green Water vs Source Joyeuse No2
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Source Joyeuse No2 takes 4 of 5 categories.
Green WaterChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Source Joyeuse No2Choose it for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Green Water1/5
Source Joyeuse No24/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Source Joyeuse No2
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Source Joyeuse No2
- Sillage & projection
- Source Joyeuse No2
- Value for money
- Source Joyeuse No2
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Green Water
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Green WaterJacques FathSource Joyeuse No2Hayari ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.65/ 5 · 518 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
4.06/ 5 · 16 votes
Have 35%Had 13%Want 52%
Category winnerSource Joyeuse No2Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate22%Love
44%Like
17%Ok
15%Dislike
2%Hate
363 votes
38%Love
44%Like
6%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate
16 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevitySource Joyeuse No2
SillageSource Joyeuse No2
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSource Joyeuse No2Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
aromatic86%
fresh spicy72%
green58%
earthy44%
woody30%
aromatic100%
white floral92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
anis69%
soft spicy61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotNeroliLemonOrangeMandarin Orange
Heart
MintBasilTarragonCloveCaraway
Base
OakmossVetiverMuskAmbergris
Top
BergamotBasilStar AniseTarragon
Heart
HoneysuckleJasmineGinger flower
Base
MuskVetiverAmbergris
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Basil, Tarragon and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter11
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall17
Winter0
Day100
Night13
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#7,613
PerfumerCécile Zarokian
Launched—
Reviews86
Overall rank#40,049
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerGreen WaterHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGreen Water by Jacques Fath is a crisp, aromatic cologne built around a vibrant mint and citrus accord. Designed by Cécile Zarokian, this 2015 release balances bright bergamot and neroli with herbal notes of basil and tarragon. It offers a clean, bracing experience for those seeking a sharp, classic scent profile for …
Reviews →Source Joyeuse No2 by Hayari Parfums opens with a crisp splash of Italian bergamot, freshly snapped garden basil, and a subtle touch of licorice-like star anise. As the bright citrus sparkle settles, the scent blooms into a gentle garden bouquet of sweet honeysuckle, fresh jasmine petals, and spicy ginger flower. The …
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, Green Water or Source Joyeuse No2?
Source Joyeuse No2 takes 4 of 5 categories. Green Water is rated 3.65/5 from 518 votes; Source Joyeuse No2 is rated 4.06/5 from 16 votes. Choose Green Water for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Source Joyeuse No2 for a aromatic and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Green Water or Source Joyeuse No2?
They last about the same: Source Joyeuse No2 58/100, Green Water 56/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Green Water or Source Joyeuse No2?
Source Joyeuse No2 projects furthest (Source Joyeuse No2 64/100, Green Water 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Green Water and Source Joyeuse No2 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Basil, Tarragon and Vetiver.
Is Green Water or Source Joyeuse No2 better for summer or winter?
Source Joyeuse No2 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Green Water and Source Joyeuse No2?
Green Water has top notes of Bergamot, Neroli, Lemon and Orange, heart notes of Mint, Basil, Tarragon and Clove, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk and Ambergris. Source Joyeuse No2 has top notes of Bergamot, Basil, Star Anise and Tarragon, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Jasmine and Ginger flower, a base of Musk, Vetiver and Ambergris.
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