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Joya vs Sublime

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

Updated 779 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sublime takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Joya

    Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • Sublime

    Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Joya3/7
Sublime4/7
Ratings & consensus
Sublime
Community sentiment
Joya
Longevity
Sublime
Sillage & projection
Sublime
Value for money
Joya
Versatility
Joya
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Sublime

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
JoyaMyrurgia
SublimeAura Perfume
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.03/ 5 · 103 votes
Have 43%Had 24%Want 32%
4.25/ 5 · 676 votes
Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%
Category winnerSublimeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
41%Love
50%Like
3%Ok
6%Dislike
0%Hate

66 votes

56%Love
31%Like
8%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate

223 votes

Category winnerJoyaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage61
♥ Love / hate81
⏱ Longevity82
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate84
Category winners

LongevitySublime

SillageSublime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value63
¤ Price value58
Category winnerJoyaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
white floral92%
warm spicy84%
woody77%
powdery69%
amber61%
vanilla100%
amber92%
citrus84%
powdery77%
aromatic69%
iris61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, amber and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
AldehydesLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeLime
Heart
Ylang-YlangJasmineIrisRoseCarnationLily-of-the-ValleyLily
Base
SandalwoodVanillaBenzoinAmbergrisCinnamonMuskTonka Bean
Top
LemonBergamot
Heart
IrisHedione
Base
VanillaBenzoinAmbergrisTonka BeanMuskWoody Notes
InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Iris and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring56
Summer24
Fall100
Winter88
Day100
Night81
Spring85
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerJoyaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex22
Women78
Men7
Unisex60
Women33
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,632

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#310

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews171

Category winnerSublimeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Sublime by Aura Perfume is a balanced citrus and iris blend that leans heavily into a warm, vanilla-laden base. This 2015 release offers a versatile experience for both men and women who appreciate a powdery aromatic profile. It performs reliably during spring days and chilly winter evenings alike, providing a consist…

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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, Joya or Sublime?

Sublime takes 4 of 7 categories. Joya is rated 4.03/5 from 103 votes; Sublime is rated 4.25/5 from 676 votes. Choose Joya for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Sublime for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Joya or Sublime?

Sublime lasts longest (Sublime 82/100, Joya 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Joya or Sublime?

Sublime projects furthest (Sublime 69/100, Joya 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Joya and Sublime smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Iris and Vanilla.

Is Joya or Sublime better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Joya and Sublime?

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. Sublime has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris and Hedione, a base of Vanilla, Benzoin, Ambergris and Tonka Bean.

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