Fragrance comparison

Joyeux vs Chypre Chrysantheme

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 78 ratings analysed

Joyeux

Sultan Pasha Attars

4.3031 votes

Rank #15,373 AromaticAmber

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28%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Chypre Chrysantheme

Sultan Pasha Attars

4.2047 votes

Rank #9,711 CitrusFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chypre Chrysantheme takes 3 of 5 categories.

Joyeux
Choose it for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Chypre Chrysantheme
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Joyeux2/5

Chypre Chrysantheme3/5

Ratings & consensus: Joyeux
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Joyeux
Sillage & projection: Chypre Chrysantheme
Value for money: Chypre Chrysantheme
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Chypre Chrysantheme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

JoyeuxSultan Pasha Attars

Chypre ChrysanthemeSultan Pasha Attars

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 38%Had 5%Want 57%

4.20/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 21%Had 19%Want 60%

Category winnerJoyeuxRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

67%Love

11%Like

22%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

52%Love

35%Like

4%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityJoyeux

SillageChypre Chrysantheme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value58

Category winnerChypre ChrysanthemeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

amber92%

lavender84%

woody77%

balsamic69%

animalic61%

citrus100%

fresh spicy92%

herbal84%

aromatic77%

floral69%

amber61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LavenderBergamotMint

Heart

Clary SageJasmineLily of the Valley

Base

Mousse de SaxeAmbergrisMysore SandalwoodVetiverMuskPatchouliOpoponaxTonka Bean

Top

Lemon VerbenaLimeBergamotLemonJasmineWhite Rose

Heart

ChrysanthemumHyacinthHoneyLily-of-the-ValleyDamask RoseMay RoseClary SageCoffee

Base

OakmossBeeswaxSiam BenzoinKyara IncenseMuskAmbergrisCivetBourbon Vetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Clary Sage, Jasmine and Ambergris. 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

Fall80

Winter70

Day100

Night55

Spring100

Summer89

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex67

Women0

Men0

Unisex64

Women36

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,373

PerfumerSultan Pasha

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#9,711

PerfumerSultan Pasha

Launched—

Reviews14

Category winnerChypre ChrysanthemeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Joyeux by Sultan Pasha Attars is an aromatic fougere that leans heavily into the complexity of classic perfumery. It opens with a bright, crisp blend of lavender, bergamot, and cooling mint. On skin, it reveals a rich, earthy base featuring notes of mousse de saxe and leather, offering a sophisticated scent for anyone…

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Chypre Chrysantheme by Sultan Pasha Attars is a complex, aromatic green fragrance designed for those seeking deep, textured scents. It opens with bright citrus notes before settling into a heart of chrysanthemum, hyacinth, and honey. The base offers an intricate, resinous dry-down, making it a compelling choice for co…

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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, Joyeux or Chypre Chrysantheme?

Chypre Chrysantheme takes 3 of 5 categories. Joyeux is rated 4.30/5 from 31 votes; Chypre Chrysantheme is rated 4.20/5 from 47 votes. Choose Joyeux for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Chypre Chrysantheme for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Joyeux or Chypre Chrysantheme?

Joyeux lasts longest (Joyeux 84/100, Chypre Chrysantheme 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Joyeux or Chypre Chrysantheme?

Chypre Chrysantheme projects furthest (Chypre Chrysantheme 70/100, Joyeux 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Joyeux and Chypre Chrysantheme smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Clary Sage, Jasmine and Ambergris.

Is Joyeux or Chypre Chrysantheme better for summer or winter?

Joyeux suits daytime wear; Chypre Chrysantheme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Joyeux and Chypre Chrysantheme?

Joyeux has top notes of Lavender, Bergamot and Mint, heart notes of Clary Sage, Jasmine and Lily of the Valley, a base of Mousse de Saxe, Ambergris, Mysore Sandalwood and Vetiver. Chypre Chrysantheme has top notes of Lemon Verbena, Lime, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Chrysanthemum, Hyacinth, Honey and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Oakmoss, Beeswax, Siam Benzoin and Kyara Incense.