Fragrance comparison

nerd xy vs Joe Boy

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

3 wins

nerd xy

Nerd

4.002 votes

Rank #58,221 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Joe Boy

Milton Lloyd

3.754 votes

Rank #58,775 GreenFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

nerd xy takes 3 of 3 categories.

nerd xy
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Joe Boy
Choose it for a green and fruity character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

nerd xy3/3

Joe Boy0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

nerd xyNerd

Joe BoyMilton Lloyd

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 8%Had 0%Want 92%

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 43%Had 29%Want 29%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

0%Love

75%Like

25%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity93

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

Longevitynerd xy

Sillagenerd xy

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value75

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aromatic83%

woody65%

fresh spicy48%

floral30%

green100%

fruity92%

citrus84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both green, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MintWoody NotesFloral Notes

No top / heart / base split published

Top

CitrusesAppleCranberry

Heart

Green NotesLavenderMintFloral Notes

Base

Woody NotesMusk

InformationalShared notesMint, Woody Notes and Floral Notes. 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

Summer67

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring67

Summer100

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,221

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#58,775

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnernerd xyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A green, aromatic citrus scent with mint up front, woody structure underneath, and a light floral lift. nerd xy reads fresh and sharp first, then settles into something cleaner and woodier. It looks best suited to daytime wear in spring and warm weather. Available wear impressions suggest very strong projection and lo…

Reviews →

Joe Boy by Milton Lloyd starts with a sharp blast of clean green energy, combining crisp apple, tart cranberry, and bright citruses. As the mist settles, a cooling wave of mint and lavender dominates the mid phase, keeping the fragrance breezy and casual. The base settles into a simple mix of clean musk and light wood…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, nerd xy or Joe Boy?

nerd xy takes 3 of 3 categories. nerd xy is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Joe Boy is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose nerd xy for a green and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Joe Boy for a green and fruity character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, nerd xy or Joe Boy?

nerd xy lasts longest (nerd xy 93/100, Joe Boy 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, nerd xy or Joe Boy?

nerd xy projects furthest (nerd xy 100/100, Joe Boy 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do nerd xy and Joe Boy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mint, Woody Notes and Floral Notes.

Is nerd xy or Joe Boy better for summer or winter?

nerd xy suits daytime wear; Joe Boy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in nerd xy and Joe Boy?

nerd xy features Mint, Woody Notes and Floral Notes. Joe Boy has top notes of Citruses, Apple and Cranberry, heart notes of Green Notes, Lavender, Mint and Floral Notes, a base of Woody Notes and Musk.