Joyeux vs Anthomaniac
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
53%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
JoyeuxChoose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
AnthomaniacChoose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Joyeux2/4
Anthomaniac2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Anthomaniac
- Sillage & projection
- Anthomaniac
- Value for money
- Joyeux
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Joyeux
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
JoyeuxRecreationAnthomaniacNingen ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.82/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 41%Had 10%Want 48%
3.00/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 22%Had 6%Want 72%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate36%Love
27%Like
27%Ok
0%Dislike
9%Hate
11 votes · too few to score
25%Love
0%Like
25%Ok
50%Dislike
0%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityAnthomaniac
SillageAnthomaniac
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerJoyeuxBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
woody92%
sweet84%
powdery77%
citrus69%
tuberose61%
white floral100%
floral92%
woody84%
fruity77%
citrus69%
powdery61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and powdery
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotPearOrange Blossom
Heart
TuberoseJasminePeony
Base
SandalwoodYlang YlangMusk
Top
BergamotMandarin OrangePassionfruit
Heart
Damask RoseRose de MaiOsmanthusTuberoseCassisGardeniaJasminePeony
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliMuskHeliotropeVanilla
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Tuberose, Jasmine and Peony. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer25
Fall50
Winter25
Day100
Night75
Spring100
Summer33
Fall67
Winter67
Day67
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#24,703
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#68,896
PerfumerEmrys Au, Eugene Au
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerJoyeuxHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotJoyeux opens with juicy pear, bergamot and a soft orange blossom lift, then settles into a creamy white-floral heart of jasmine, tuberose and peony. It wears as a sweet, polished floral with a musky sandalwood base, bright enough for spring and easy daytime use. On skin, it usually feels smooth, calm and approachable …
Reviews →Anthomaniac by Ningen Parfums presents a dense floral arrangement backed by heavy woods. Bright passionfruit and bergamot flash in the opening before giving way to rich osmanthus, ylang-ylang, and tuberose. The base brings dry patchouli and earthy sandalwood alongside clean musk. It suits lovers of strong yellow and w…
Reviews →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, Joyeux or Anthomaniac?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Joyeux is rated 3.82/5 from 11 votes; Anthomaniac is rated 3.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose Joyeux for a white floral and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Anthomaniac for a white floral and floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Joyeux or Anthomaniac?
Anthomaniac lasts longest (Anthomaniac 73/100, Joyeux 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Joyeux or Anthomaniac?
Anthomaniac projects furthest (Anthomaniac 67/100, Joyeux 44/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Joyeux and Anthomaniac smell similar?
Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tuberose, Jasmine and Peony.
Is Joyeux or Anthomaniac better for summer or winter?
Joyeux suits daytime wear; Anthomaniac suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Joyeux and Anthomaniac?
Joyeux has top notes of Bergamot, Pear and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine and Peony, a base of Sandalwood, Ylang Ylang and Musk. Anthomaniac has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Passionfruit, heart notes of Damask Rose, Rose de Mai, Osmanthus and Tuberose, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Musk and Heliotrope.
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