Fragrance comparison

Ispahan vs Joya

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2,339 ratings analysed

Ispahan

Yves Rocher

3.952,236 votes

Rank #26,138 Yellow FloralAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Joya

Myrurgia

4.03103 votes

Rank #10,566 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Joya takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ispahan
Choose it for a yellow floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Joya
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Ispahan3/7

Joya4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

IspahanYves Rocher

JoyaMyrurgia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 2,236 votes

Have 44%Had 56%Want 0%

4.03/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 43%Had 24%Want 32%

Category winnerIspahanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

51%Like

2%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

2,236 votes

41%Love

50%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerJoyaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityIspahan

SillageIspahan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value63

Category winnerJoyaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

yellow floral100%

amber92%

vanilla84%

fresh spicy77%

sweet69%

floral61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

powdery69%

amber61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangeAldehydesFruity Notes

Heart

Ylang-YlangMimosaRoseJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyCloveCinnamon

Base

NutmegBenzoinVanillaTonka BeanFrankincenseTolu BalsamPatchouliAmber

Top

AldehydesLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeLime

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineIrisRoseCarnationLily-of-the-ValleyLily

Base

SandalwoodVanillaBenzoinAmbergrisCinnamonMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Aldehydes and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring22

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring56

Summer24

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night81

Category winnerJoyaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex22

Women77

Men0

Unisex22

Women78

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,138

PerfumerMaurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#10,566

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerJoyaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ispahan by Yves Rocher opens with a bright burst of bergamot and sparkling aldehydes before settling into a warm, spiced floral heart. A rich blend of ylang-ylang, mimosa, and red rose mingles with sweet cinnamon and crushed clove, creating an inviting, old-school aura. As the scent warms on your skin, a deep foundati…

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Joya opens with bright, fizzy citrus and aldehydes, then settles into a warm floral heart of jasmine, rose, ylang-ylang and iris. In wear it reads powdery, spicy and softly woody, with vanilla, sandalwood and musk giving it a rich vintage finish. This suits someone who enjoys classic feminine perfumes with character r…

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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, Ispahan or Joya?

Joya takes 4 of 7 categories. Ispahan is rated 3.95/5 from 2,236 votes; Joya is rated 4.03/5 from 103 votes. Choose Ispahan for a yellow floral and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Joya for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ispahan or Joya?

Ispahan lasts longest (Ispahan 76/100, Joya 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ispahan or Joya?

Ispahan projects furthest (Ispahan 70/100, Joya 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ispahan and Joya smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Aldehydes and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Ispahan or Joya better for summer or winter?

For summer, Joya is the stronger pick. For winter, Ispahan is the stronger pick. Joya suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ispahan and Joya?

Ispahan has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Aldehydes and Fruity Notes, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Mimosa, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Nutmeg, Benzoin, Vanilla and Tonka Bean. Joya has top notes of Aldehydes, Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Iris and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Benzoin and Ambergris.