Fragrance comparison

Haze vs Joyeux

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,187 ratings analysed

Haze

Akro

3.601,120 votes

Rank #3,564 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Joyeux

Sultan Pasha Perfumes

4.1967 votes

Rank #6,668 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Joyeux takes 6 of 7 categories.

Haze
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Joyeux
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Haze1/7

Joyeux6/7

Ratings & consensus: Joyeux
Community sentiment: Joyeux
Longevity: Joyeux
Sillage & projection: Joyeux
Value for money: Joyeux
Versatility: Joyeux
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 Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.60/ 5 · 1,120 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

4.19/ 5 · 67 votes

Have 24%Had 4%Want 73%

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

62%Love

21%Like

13%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

39 votes

Category winnerJoyeuxMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityJoyeux

SillageJoyeux

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value52

Category winnerJoyeuxBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody86%

green72%

camphor58%

fresh spicy44%

patchouli30%

aromatic100%

amber92%

leather84%

lavender77%

citrus69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

EucalyptusMintAbsinthe

Heart

Clary Sage

Base

PatchouliLeather

Top

Lavender ExtractLavenderBergamotMint

Heart

Clary SageJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

LeatherMousse de SaxeTonkaMysore SandalwoodPatchouliVetiverCedarSiam Benzoin

InformationalShared notesMint, Clary Sage, Patchouli and Leather. 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–

Spring93

Summer53

Fall100

Winter73

Day100

Night69

Category winnerJoyeuxMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men35

Unisex63

Women2

Men56

Unisex39

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,564

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews155

Overall rank#6,668

PerfumerChristian Carbonnel, Sultan Pasha

Launched—

Reviews19

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 Perfumes centers on a high-quality lavender enfleurage that feels remarkably fresh and textured. It balances aromatic mint and bergamot with a deep, resinous base of Mousse de Saxe and leather. Ideal for daily wear in temperate spring weather, it offers a sophisticated take on the classic fouger…

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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 6 of 7 categories. Haze is rated 3.60/5 from 1,120 votes; Joyeux is rated 4.19/5 from 67 votes. Choose Haze for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Joyeux for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Haze or Joyeux?

Joyeux lasts longest (Joyeux 81/100, Haze 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Haze or Joyeux?

Joyeux projects furthest (Joyeux 73/100, Haze 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Haze and Joyeux smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Mint, Clary Sage, Patchouli and Leather.

Is Haze or Joyeux better for summer or winter?

For summer, Haze is the stronger pick. For winter, Joyeux is the stronger pick. 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 Extract, Lavender, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Clary Sage, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Leather, Mousse de Saxe, Tonka and Mysore Sandalwood.