Fragrance comparison

Haze vs Joyeux

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,151 ratings analysed

Haze

Akro

3.601,120 votes

Rank #3,564 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Joyeux

Sultan Pasha Attars

4.3031 votes

Rank #15,373 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Joyeux takes 3 of 5 categories.

Haze
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Joyeux
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Haze2/5

Joyeux3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

HazeAkro

JoyeuxSultan Pasha Attars

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 1,120 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

4.30/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 38%Had 5%Want 57%

Category winnerJoyeuxRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

38%Like

19%Ok

13%Dislike

4%Hate

1,003 votes

67%Love

11%Like

22%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityJoyeux

SillageJoyeux

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value46

Category winnerHazeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody86%

green72%

camphor58%

fresh spicy44%

patchouli30%

aromatic100%

amber92%

lavender84%

woody77%

balsamic69%

animalic61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

EucalyptusMintAbsinthe

Heart

Clary Sage

Base

PatchouliLeather

Top

LavenderBergamotMint

Heart

Clary SageJasmineLily of the Valley

Base

Mousse de SaxeAmbergrisMysore SandalwoodVetiverMuskPatchouliOpoponaxTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesMint, Clary Sage and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer96

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer60

Fall80

Winter70

Day100

Night55

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men35

Unisex63

Women2

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,564

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews155

Overall rank#15,373

PerfumerSultan Pasha

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerHazeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Akro Haze is a cool, green aromatic built around a sharp blast of mint and eucalyptus, with an absinthe twist that can read boozy, anise-like, or even a little weedy to some noses. It often settles into clary sage and an earthy patchouli and leather base. Many wearers describe it as spa-like and comforting, but also f…

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Joyeux by Sultan Pasha Attars is an aromatic fougere that leans heavily into the complexity of classic perfumery. It opens with a bright, crisp blend of lavender, bergamot, and cooling mint. On skin, it reveals a rich, earthy base featuring notes of mousse de saxe and leather, offering a sophisticated scent for anyone…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Haze or Joyeux?

Joyeux takes 3 of 5 categories. Haze is rated 3.60/5 from 1,120 votes; Joyeux is rated 4.30/5 from 31 votes. Choose Haze for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Joyeux for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Haze or Joyeux?

Joyeux lasts longest (Joyeux 84/100, Haze 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Haze or Joyeux?

Joyeux projects furthest (Joyeux 67/100, Haze 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Haze and Joyeux smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Mint, Clary Sage and Patchouli.

Is Haze or Joyeux better for summer or winter?

Joyeux suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Haze and Joyeux?

Haze has top notes of Eucalyptus, Mint and Absinthe, heart notes of Clary Sage, a base of Patchouli and Leather. Joyeux has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Clary Sage, Jasmine and Lily of the Valley, a base of Mousse de Saxe, Ambergris, Mysore Sandalwood and Vetiver.