Fragrance comparison

Paris Amour vs Joyful

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 732 ratings analysed

3 wins

Paris Amour

Bath & Body Works · 2011

4.08715 votes

Rank #27,238 FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Joyful

Hinode

3.6517 votes

Rank #60,877 VioletPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Paris Amour takes 3 of 5 categories.

Paris Amour
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Joyful
Choose it for a violet and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Paris Amour3/5

Joyful2/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Paris AmourBath & Body Works

JoyfulHinode

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 715 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

3.65/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 49%Had 14%Want 37%

Category winnerParis AmourRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

52%Like

4%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

715 votes

29%Love

29%Like

24%Ok

12%Dislike

6%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityJoyful

SillageJoyful

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value63

Category winnerParis AmourBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

fruity91%

sweet83%

vanilla74%

powdery65%

citrus56%

violet100%

powdery86%

floral72%

musky58%

fresh44%

aquatic30%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Big StrawberryChampagneApple BlossomFreesiaCassisMandarin Orange

Heart

pink tulipFrangipaniPeachJasmineWater Lily

Base

VanilleMuskCoconutAmberSandalwood

Top15-30 mins

PeachMandarin OrangeFreesia

Heart2-3 hrs

Apple BlossomRoseDew DropWater Lily

Base4-6+ hrs

VioletMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesApple Blossom, Freesia, Mandarin Orange and Peach. Durations are only published for Joyful, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer65

Fall31

Winter26

Day100

Night25

Spring50

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex3

Women97

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#27,238

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2011

Reviews0

Overall rank#60,877

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerParis AmourHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bath & Body Works Paris Amour offers a sparkling blend of champagne, strawberry, and pink tulip. This breezy, everyday fragrance dries down to a clean musk and vanilla base. It is designed for casual daytime wear, making it a reliable choice for office settings or sunny spring walks.

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Joyful by Hinode brings together crisp fruit and gentle flowers in an easygoing, sunny profile. The first spray delivers sweet peach and bright mandarin orange backed by delicate freesia petals. As the scent settles, a dewy water lily and soft apple blossom heart emerges, giving the blend a clean, freshly showered fee…

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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, Paris Amour or Joyful?

Paris Amour takes 3 of 5 categories. Paris Amour is rated 4.08/5 from 715 votes; Joyful is rated 3.65/5 from 17 votes. Choose Paris Amour for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Joyful for a violet and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Paris Amour or Joyful?

Joyful lasts longest (Joyful 57/100, Paris Amour 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Paris Amour or Joyful?

Joyful projects furthest (Joyful 61/100, Paris Amour 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Paris Amour and Joyful smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Apple Blossom, Freesia, Mandarin Orange and Peach.

Is Paris Amour or Joyful better for summer or winter?

Paris Amour suits daytime wear; Joyful suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Paris Amour and Joyful?

Paris Amour has top notes of Big Strawberry, Champagne, Apple Blossom and Freesia, heart notes of pink tulip, Frangipani, Peach and Jasmine, a base of Vanille, Musk, Coconut and Amber. Joyful has top notes of Peach, Mandarin Orange and Freesia, heart notes of Apple Blossom, Rose, Dew Drop and Water Lily, a base of Violet, Musk and Sandalwood.