Fragrance comparison

Joy vs Mastro del Cuore

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 50 ratings analysed

3 wins

Joy

Blend Oud

4.1730 votes

Rank #27,427 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Mastro del Cuore

Peccato Originale

4.6020 votes

Rank #32,781 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Joy takes 3 of 5 categories.

Joy
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Mastro del Cuore
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Joy3/5

Mastro del Cuore2/5

Ratings & consensus: Mastro del Cuore
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Joy
Sillage & projection: Joy
Value for money: Mastro del Cuore
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Joy

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JoyBlend Oud

Mastro del CuorePeccato Originale

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.17/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 22%Had 6%Want 72%

4.60/ 5 · 20 votes

Have 23%Had 6%Want 71%

Category winnerMastro del CuoreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

23%Like

13%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

30 votes

75%Love

10%Like

15%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate90

Category winners

LongevityJoy

SillageJoy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value55

Category winnerMastro del CuoreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

leather77%

amber65%

woody53%

vanilla42%

warm spicy100%

woody86%

aromatic72%

powdery58%

cinnamon44%

fresh spicy30%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Juniper BerriesMate

Heart

LeatherAmber

Base

Tonka Bean

Notes

SandalwoodCardamomCinnamonAmyrisBenzoinBlack PepperBirchMasala ChaiDried FruitsIndian GingerJuniper BerriesVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesJuniper Berries. 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

Summer60

Fall70

Winter70

Day100

Night75

Spring56

Summer56

Fall100

Winter56

Day83

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Men40

Unisex60

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,427

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#32,781

PerfumerSilvia Monti

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerJoyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Joy by Blend Oud opens with an intense blast of gin-like juniper berries and bitter mate tea. The opening feels cold, green, and aggressively herbal before turning into a raw, smoky leather heart. As the scent settles on skin, soft amber and sweet tonka bean filter through the heavy leather accord, preventing the herb…

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Mastro del Cuore is a warm spicy, woody scent built around masala chai, ginger, dried fruits and smooth woods. It opens with a spiced tea feel, then settles into a softer, slightly powdery heart with sandalwood, iris and musk in the background. It suits someone who enjoys textured oriental spice rather than loud sweet…

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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, Joy or Mastro del Cuore?

Joy takes 3 of 5 categories. Joy is rated 4.17/5 from 30 votes; Mastro del Cuore is rated 4.60/5 from 20 votes. Choose Joy for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Mastro del Cuore for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Joy or Mastro del Cuore?

Joy lasts longest (Joy 79/100, Mastro del Cuore 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Joy or Mastro del Cuore?

Joy projects furthest (Joy 80/100, Mastro del Cuore 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Joy and Mastro del Cuore smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper Berries.

Is Joy or Mastro del Cuore better for summer or winter?

Joy suits daytime wear; Mastro del Cuore suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Joy and Mastro del Cuore?

Joy has top notes of Juniper Berries and Mate, heart notes of Leather and Amber, a base of Tonka Bean. Mastro del Cuore features Sandalwood, Cardamom, Cinnamon, Amyris and Benzoin.