Oud Noir vs Source Joyeuse No3
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Oud Noir takes 4 of 5 categories.
Oud NoirChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Source Joyeuse No3Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Oud Noir4/5
Source Joyeuse No31/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Oud Noir
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Oud Noir
- Sillage & projection
- Oud Noir
- Value for money
- Source Joyeuse No3
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Oud Noir
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Oud NoirVertusSource Joyeuse No3Hayari ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.03/ 5 · 111 votes
Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%
3.87/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 30%Had 21%Want 49%
Category winnerOud NoirRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
37%Like
8%Ok
14%Dislike
1%Hate
111 votes
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
Category winners
LongevityOud Noir
SillageOud Noir
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSource Joyeuse No3Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
fruity92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
rose69%
oud61%
fruity100%
sweet91%
green83%
woody74%
citrus65%
aromatic56%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both fruity, woody and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
PlumAppleSaffronRhubarbLemonGrapefruit
Heart
RoseGeraniumCarnationCedarAmberOrrisCyclamenMagnolia
Base
Agarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodVetiverVanillaMuskSandalwoodPatchouliCastoreum
Top
LemonRhubarbBitter OrangeSaffron
Heart
FigSweet AlmondImmortelle
Base
Black Currant BlossomBlack currant leafMuskCedar
InformationalShared notesSaffron, Rhubarb, Lemon and Cedar. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring86
Summer77
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Spring54
Summer100
Fall46
Winter8
Day100
Night22
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#7,913
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews17
Overall rank#45,770
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerOud NoirHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotOud Noir by Vertus offers an unexpected twist on dark wood, mixing a tart fruit opening with a clean, dry woodiness. The scent dodges the typical heavy, syrupy sweetness of most modern oud releases. Instead, it pairs sharp rhubarb and plum against a cedar and saffron backdrop, creating a cool-weather unisex option tha…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Oud Noir or Source Joyeuse No3?
Oud Noir takes 4 of 5 categories. Oud Noir is rated 4.03/5 from 111 votes; Source Joyeuse No3 is rated 3.87/5 from 23 votes. Choose Oud Noir for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, 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, Oud Noir or Source Joyeuse No3?
Oud Noir lasts longest (Oud Noir 76/100, Source Joyeuse No3 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Oud Noir or Source Joyeuse No3?
Oud Noir projects furthest (Oud Noir 74/100, Source Joyeuse No3 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Oud Noir and Source Joyeuse No3 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Saffron, Rhubarb, Lemon and Cedar.
Is Oud Noir or Source Joyeuse No3 better for summer or winter?
Oud Noir suits daytime wear; Source Joyeuse No3 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Oud Noir and Source Joyeuse No3?
Oud Noir has top notes of Plum, Apple, Saffron and Rhubarb, heart notes of Rose, Geranium, Carnation and Cedar, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood, Vetiver 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.
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