Fragrance comparison

Joa vs Tentation 1 Contre Lui

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 12 ratings analysed

2 wins

Joa

Blancheide

4.258 votes

Rank #42,161 IrisFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Tentation 1 Contre Lui

Eve & Daphnee

4.254 votes

Rank #48,288 WoodyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Joa takes 2 of 3 categories.

Joa
Choose it for a iris and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Tentation 1 Contre Lui
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Joa2/3

Tentation 1 Contre Lui1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tentation 1 Contre Lui
Sillage & projection: Joa
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Joa

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JoaBlancheide

Tentation 1 Contre LuiEve & Daphnee

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 75%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 24%Had 6%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

38%Love

50%Like

13%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

75%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityTentation 1 Contre Lui

SillageJoa

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

iris100%

floral92%

powdery84%

rose77%

violet69%

almond61%

woody100%

citrus92%

patchouli84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bitter AlmondMint

Heart

IrisDamask RoseLilacPatchouli

Base

MuskMadagascar VanillaLabdanumSandalwood

Top20-30 mins

Calabrian bergamotOrangeGeraniumAngelicaMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

IrisDamask RoseHawthornArtemisia

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliSandalwoodLabdanumVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesIris, Damask Rose, Patchouli and Labdanum. Durations are only published for Tentation 1 Contre Lui, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring25

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night67

Spring0

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,161

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#48,288

PerfumerDelphine Thierry

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerJoaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blancheide Joa opens with a quick flash of bitter almond and cool mint before turning into a dense floral heart. Powdered iris, damask rose, and lilac merge over a quiet patchouli base. As the fragrance settles on skin, Madagascar vanilla, labdanum, sandalwood, and musk take over. The overall effect delivers a thick, …

Reviews →

Tentation 1 Contre Lui by Eve & Daphnee is an artisanal botanical perfume built on vivid citrus oils, powdery iris, and earthy woods. The first spritz delivers an unfiltered burst of Calabrian bergamot, bitter orange, and herbal angelica that smells crisp and slightly peppery. Within twenty minutes, the initial zest s…

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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, Joa or Tentation 1 Contre Lui?

Joa takes 2 of 3 categories. Joa is rated 4.25/5 from 8 votes; Tentation 1 Contre Lui is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose Joa for a iris and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Tentation 1 Contre Lui for a woody and citrus character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Joa or Tentation 1 Contre Lui?

Tentation 1 Contre Lui lasts longest (Tentation 1 Contre Lui 80/100, Joa 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Joa or Tentation 1 Contre Lui?

Joa projects furthest (Joa 81/100, Tentation 1 Contre Lui 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Joa and Tentation 1 Contre Lui smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery accords. Common notes include Iris, Damask Rose, Patchouli and Labdanum.

Is Joa or Tentation 1 Contre Lui better for summer or winter?

Joa suits daytime wear; Tentation 1 Contre Lui suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Joa and Tentation 1 Contre Lui?

Joa has top notes of Bitter Almond and Mint, heart notes of Iris, Damask Rose, Lilac and Patchouli, a base of Musk, Madagascar Vanilla, Labdanum and Sandalwood. Tentation 1 Contre Lui has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, Orange, Geranium and Angelica, heart notes of Iris, Damask Rose, Hawthorn and Artemisia, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Labdanum and Virginia Cedar.