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Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk vs Joie de Vivre

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

Updated 32 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk

    Choose it for a rose and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Joie de Vivre

    Choose it for a white floral and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk4/5
Joie de Vivre1/5
Ratings & consensus
Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk
Sillage & projection
Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk
Value for money
Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Joie de Vivre

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, MuskZielinski & Rozen
Joie de VivreJudith Williams
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.67/ 5 · 21 votes
Have 59%Had 28%Want 13%
3.68/ 5 · 11 votes
Have 25%Had 17%Want 58%
Category winnerRose, Jasmine, Narcissus, MuskRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
24%Love
38%Like
24%Ok
10%Dislike
5%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

33%Love
33%Like
33%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate67
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityRose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk

SillageRose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value54
¤ Price value50
Category winnerRose, Jasmine, Narcissus, MuskBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
rose100%
musky86%
white floral72%
floral58%
powdery44%
yellow floral30%
white floral100%
rose92%
yellow floral84%
woody77%
citrus69%
musky61%
Scent match56%Closely related · both rose, white floral and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Rose
Heart
Lavender
Base
MuskJasmineNarcissus
Top
NarcissusOrange BlossomMandarin Orange
Heart
RoseJasmineSpicesIris
Base
Exotic WoodsMuskVanillaTonka Bean
InformationalShared notesRose, Musk, Jasmine and Narcissus. 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
Summer73
Fall45
Winter36
Day100
Night33
Spring100
Summer50
Fall50
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex8
Women92
Men0
Unisex0
Women100
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,334

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#20,403

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerJoie de VivreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Zielinski & Rozen Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk opens with a sharp peppered rose that quickly settles into an earthy floral bouquet. Bulgarian rose takes center stage before dry lavender cuts through the sweetness, adding an herbal grit to the heart. In the base, white jasmine and yellow narcissus fuse with a clean, …

Reviews →

Joie de Vivre by Judith Williams is a floral-forward scent built on a core of narcissus and orange blossom. This fragrance suits those who enjoy classic, powdery floral compositions during spring days. It leans heavily on a blend of rose and iris in the heart, eventually settling into a warm, woody base that grounds t…

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, Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk or Joie de Vivre?

Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk takes 4 of 5 categories. Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk is rated 3.67/5 from 21 votes; Joie de Vivre is rated 3.68/5 from 11 votes. Choose Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk for a rose and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Joie de Vivre for a white floral and rose character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk or Joie de Vivre?

Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk lasts longest (Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk 71/100, Joie de Vivre 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk or Joie de Vivre?

Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk projects furthest (Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk 62/100, Joie de Vivre 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk and Joie de Vivre smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share rose, white floral and musky accords. Common notes include Rose, Musk, Jasmine and Narcissus.

Is Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk or Joie de Vivre better for summer or winter?

Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk suits daytime wear; Joie de Vivre suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk and Joie de Vivre?

Rose, Jasmine, Narcissus, Musk has top notes of Rose, heart notes of Lavender, a base of Musk, Jasmine and Narcissus. Joie de Vivre has top notes of Narcissus, Orange Blossom and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Spices and Iris, a base of Exotic Woods, Musk, Vanilla and Tonka Bean.

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