Fragrance comparison

Joie vs Secret Flower

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 7 ratings analysed

Joie

Jacques Battini

4.254 votes

Rank #40,749 FruityRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Secret Flower

Tom Frank

4.003 votes

Rank #63,161 AmberFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Secret Flower takes 2 of 3 categories.

Joie
Choose it for a fruity and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Secret Flower
Choose it for a amber and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Joie1/3

Secret Flower2/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JoieJacques Battini

Secret FlowerTom Frank

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 16%Had 11%Want 74%

4.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 7%Had 7%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage88

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevitySecret Flower

SillageSecret Flower

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

rose88%

woody77%

powdery65%

white floral53%

sweet42%

amber100%

fruity92%

floral84%

sweet77%

vanilla69%

white floral61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both fruity, sweet and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black CurrantRaspberryGreen AppleWhite Peach

Heart

JasmineRosePatchouli LeafViolet

Base

SandalwoodVanillaWhite Musk

Top

RaspberryBlack CurrantRed Berries

Heart

JasmineRoseLilacVioletAmber

Base

BenzoinVanillaCaramelSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Raspberry, Jasmine and Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer0

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,749

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#63,161

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJoieHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Joie by Jacques Battini offers a bright, energetic introduction led by black currant and green apple. As it wears, the scent shifts into a floral heart of jasmine and rose before settling into a soft base of sandalwood and vanilla. It is a sweet, fruity choice for those seeking a playful and long-lasting daily signatu…

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Secret Flower by Tom Frank hits the skin with a bright splash of tart raspberry and sharp black currant, immediately establishing a lively, fruity presence. This initial sweetness quickly softens as a rich floral heart of purple lilac and powdery violet emerges, grounding the sugary fruits in a soft, velvet texture. O…

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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, Joie or Secret Flower?

Secret Flower takes 2 of 3 categories. Joie is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes; Secret Flower is rated 4.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose Joie for a fruity and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Secret Flower for a amber and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Joie or Secret Flower?

Secret Flower lasts longest (Secret Flower 80/100, Joie 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Joie or Secret Flower?

Secret Flower projects furthest (Secret Flower 88/100, Joie 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Joie and Secret Flower smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, sweet and white floral accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Raspberry, Jasmine and Rose.

Is Joie or Secret Flower better for summer or winter?

Joie suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Joie and Secret Flower?

Joie has top notes of Black Currant, Raspberry, Green Apple and White Peach, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Patchouli Leaf and Violet, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla and White Musk. Secret Flower has top notes of Raspberry, Black Currant and Red Berries, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Lilac and Violet, a base of Benzoin, Vanilla, Caramel and Sandalwood.