Fragrance comparison

Mosaic vs Source Joyeuse No3

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 78 ratings analysed

5 wins

Mosaic

Kinetic Perfumes

4.0455 votes

Rank #9,357 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

Source Joyeuse No3

Hayari Parfums

3.8723 votes

Rank #45,770 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mosaic takes 5 of 5 categories.

Mosaic
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Source Joyeuse No3
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Mosaic5/5

Source Joyeuse No30/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MosaicKinetic Perfumes

Source Joyeuse No3Hayari Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.04/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 24%Had 3%Want 73%

3.87/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 30%Had 21%Want 49%

Category winnerMosaicRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

33%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

7%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

22%Love

57%Like

9%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

23 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity85

〰 Sillage78

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityMosaic

SillageMosaic

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value70

¤ Price value67

Category winnerMosaicBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

warm spicy100%

amber92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

vanilla69%

leather61%

fruity100%

sweet91%

green83%

woody74%

citrus65%

aromatic56%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both sweet and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

SugarBitter OrangePink PepperSaffronKumquatRhubarb

Heart

FrankincenseCedarwoodViolet LeavesCaramelCumin

Base

SuedeOudTurmericVanillaAmbergrisGingerVetiverMoss

Top

LemonRhubarbBitter OrangeSaffron

Heart

FigSweet AlmondImmortelle

Base

Black Currant BlossomBlack currant leafMuskCedar

InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Saffron and Rhubarb. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring63

Summer25

Fall100

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring54

Summer100

Fall46

Winter8

Day100

Night22

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men30

Unisex60

Women10

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,357

PerfumerMarc Daniel Heimgartner

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#45,770

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMosaicHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mosaic by Kinetic Perfumes opens bright, sweet, and spicy, with saffron, rhubarb, kumquat, bitter orange, sugar, and pink pepper giving it a sparkling lift. As it settles, cedar, violet leaf, frankincense, caramel, cumin, suede, oud, vanilla, vetiver, moss, ginger, turmeric, and ambergris make it warmer, darker, and m…

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Source Joyeuse No3 by Hayari Parfums opens with a lively splash of tart rhubarb, crisp lemon, and bitter orange that feels instantly refreshing on a warm morning. As the bright citrus top settles, creamy fig and sweet almond soften the tangy fruitiness, adding a smooth and gentle sweetness. The base grounds the blend …

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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, Mosaic or Source Joyeuse No3?

Mosaic takes 5 of 5 categories. Mosaic is rated 4.04/5 from 55 votes; Source Joyeuse No3 is rated 3.87/5 from 23 votes. Choose Mosaic for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Source Joyeuse No3 for a fruity and sweet character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mosaic or Source Joyeuse No3?

Mosaic lasts longest (Mosaic 85/100, Source Joyeuse No3 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mosaic or Source Joyeuse No3?

Mosaic projects furthest (Mosaic 78/100, Source Joyeuse No3 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mosaic and Source Joyeuse No3 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet and citrus accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Saffron and Rhubarb.

Is Mosaic or Source Joyeuse No3 better for summer or winter?

Mosaic suits evening wear; Source Joyeuse No3 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mosaic and Source Joyeuse No3?

Mosaic has top notes of Sugar, Bitter Orange, Pink Pepper and Saffron, heart notes of Frankincense, Cedarwood, Violet Leaves and Caramel, a base of Suede, Oud, Turmeric and Vanilla. Source Joyeuse No3 has top notes of Lemon, Rhubarb, Bitter Orange and Saffron, heart notes of Fig, Sweet Almond and Immortelle, a base of Black Currant Blossom, Black currant leaf, Musk and Cedar.