Fragrance comparison

Joie de Vivre vs Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 32 ratings analysed

Joie de Vivre

Judith Williams

3.6811 votes

Rank #20,403 White FloralRose

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56%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk

Zielinski & Rozen

3.6721 votes

Rank #42,334 RoseMusky

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk takes 4 of 5 categories.

Joie de Vivre
Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk
Choose it for a rose and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Joie de Vivre1/5

Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk4/5

Ratings & consensus: Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk
Sillage & projection: Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk
Value for money: Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Joie de Vivre

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Joie de VivreJudith Williams

Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, MuskZielinski & Rozen

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.68/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 25%Had 17%Want 58%

3.67/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 59%Had 28%Want 13%

Category winnerRose, Jasmine, Narcissus, MuskRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

33%Like

33%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

24%Love

38%Like

24%Ok

10%Dislike

5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityRose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk

SillageRose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value54

Category winnerRose, Jasmine, Narcissus, MuskBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

rose92%

yellow floral84%

woody77%

citrus69%

musky61%

rose100%

musky86%

white floral72%

floral58%

powdery44%

yellow floral30%

Scent match56%Closely related · both rose, white floral and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NarcissusOrange BlossomMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseJasmineSpicesIris

Base

Exotic WoodsMuskVanillaTonka Bean

Top

Rose

Heart

Lavender

Base

MuskJasmineNarcissus

InformationalShared notesNarcissus, Rose, Jasmine and Musk. 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

Summer50

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer73

Fall45

Winter36

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#20,403

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#42,334

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerJoie de VivreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Joie de Vivre by Judith Williams is a floral-forward scent built on a core of narcissus and orange blossom. This fragrance suits those who enjoy classic, powdery floral compositions during spring days. It leans heavily on a blend of rose and iris in the heart, eventually settling into a warm, woody base that grounds t…

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Zielinski & Rozen Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk opens with a sharp peppered rose that quickly settles into an earthy floral bouquet. Bulgarian rose takes center stage before dry lavender cuts through the sweetness, adding an herbal grit to the heart. In the base, white jasmine and yellow narcissus fuse with a clean, …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Joie de Vivre or Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk?

Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk takes 4 of 5 categories. Joie de Vivre is rated 3.68/5 from 11 votes; Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk is rated 3.67/5 from 21 votes. Choose Joie de Vivre for a white floral and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk for a rose and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Joie de Vivre or Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk?

Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk lasts longest (Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk 71/100, Joie de Vivre 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Joie de Vivre or Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk?

Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk projects furthest (Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk 62/100, Joie de Vivre 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Joie de Vivre and Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, white floral and musky accords. Common notes include Narcissus, Rose, Jasmine and Musk.

Is Joie de Vivre or Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk better for summer or winter?

Joie de Vivre suits daytime wear; Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Joie de Vivre and Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk?

Joie de Vivre has top notes of Narcissus, Orange Blossom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Spices and Iris, a base of Exotic Woods, Musk, Vanilla and Tonka Bean. Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk has top notes of Rose, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Musk, Jasmine and Narcissus.