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My Greek Lover vs Source Joyeuse No3

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

Updated 44 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

My Greek Lover takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • My Greek Lover

    Choose it for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Source Joyeuse No3

    Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

My Greek Lover4/5
Source Joyeuse No31/5
Ratings & consensus
My Greek Lover
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
My Greek Lover
Sillage & projection
My Greek Lover
Value for money
Source Joyeuse No3
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
My Greek Lover

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
My Greek LoverUNTAMED
Source Joyeuse No3Hayari Parfums
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.38/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 18%Had 4%Want 78%
3.87/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 30%Had 21%Want 49%
Category winnerMy Greek LoverRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
71%Love
14%Like
0%Ok
10%Dislike
5%Hate

21 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
⏱ Longevity76
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate85
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate72
Category winners

LongevityMy Greek Lover

SillageMy Greek Lover

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value53
¤ Price value67
Category winnerSource Joyeuse No3Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
sweet92%
white floral84%
fruity77%
fresh69%
woody61%
fruity100%
sweet91%
green83%
woody74%
citrus65%
aromatic56%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both sweet, fruity and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top1 to 2 hours
LemonBitter OrangeGreen GrapeSpicesHerbal Notes
Heart3 to 5 hours
QuinceOrange BlossomJasmineFig
Base5 to 8 hours
HoneyCypressPineMuskCedarCivetMastic or Lentisque
Top
LemonRhubarbBitter OrangeSaffron
Heart
FigSweet AlmondImmortelle
Base
Black Currant BlossomBlack currant leafMuskCedar
InformationalShared notesLemon, Bitter Orange, Fig and Musk. Durations are only published for My Greek Lover, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring81
Summer100
Fall25
Winter19
Day100
Night38
Spring54
Summer100
Fall46
Winter8
Day100
Night22
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men13
Unisex69
Women19
Men0
Unisex50
Women50
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,490

PerfumerSunyata Calogeros-Smith

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#45,770

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMy Greek LoverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

My Greek Lover by UNTAMED delivers a lively Mediterranean atmosphere centered on sunlit citrus, sweet fruit, and resinous woods. The opening pairs zesty lemon and bitter orange with crisp green grape, aromatic herbal notes, and dry spices. Soon, juicy quince and ripe fig merge with a generous core of orange blossom an…

Reviews →

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 …

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, My Greek Lover or Source Joyeuse No3?

My Greek Lover takes 4 of 5 categories. My Greek Lover is rated 4.38/5 from 21 votes; Source Joyeuse No3 is rated 3.87/5 from 23 votes. Choose My Greek Lover for a citrus and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Source Joyeuse No3 for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, My Greek Lover or Source Joyeuse No3?

My Greek Lover lasts longest (My Greek Lover 76/100, Source Joyeuse No3 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, My Greek Lover or Source Joyeuse No3?

Projection is very close: My Greek Lover 65/100, Source Joyeuse No3 63/100 for sillage.

Do My Greek Lover and Source Joyeuse No3 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share sweet, fruity and citrus accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bitter Orange, Fig and Musk.

Is My Greek Lover or Source Joyeuse No3 better for summer or winter?

My Greek Lover suits daytime wear; Source Joyeuse No3 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in My Greek Lover and Source Joyeuse No3?

My Greek Lover has top notes of Lemon, Bitter Orange, Green Grape and Spices, heart notes of Quince, Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Fig, a base of Honey, Cypress, Pine and Musk. 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.

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