Saffron & Vanilla vs Source Joyeuse No3
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
25%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
Saffron & VanillaChoose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Source Joyeuse No3Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Saffron & Vanilla2/4
Source Joyeuse No32/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Saffron & Vanilla
- Sillage & projection
- Saffron & Vanilla
- Value for money
- Source Joyeuse No3
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Source Joyeuse No3
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Saffron & VanillaProadSource Joyeuse No3Hayari ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.00/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 37%Had 0%Want 63%
3.87/ 5 · 23 votes
Have 30%Had 21%Want 49%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate50%Love
17%Like
17%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
6 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
Category winners
LongevitySaffron & Vanilla
SillageSaffron & Vanilla
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%
warm spicy92%
floral84%
citrus77%
white floral69%
mossy61%
fruity100%
sweet91%
green83%
woody74%
citrus65%
aromatic56%
Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
Bitter OrangePink Grapefruit
Heart3 to 4 hours
SaffronJasmineOrchidFigWildflowers
Base4 to 7 hours
SandalwoodOakmossHaySeaweed
Top
LemonRhubarbBitter OrangeSaffron
Heart
FigSweet AlmondImmortelle
Base
Black Currant BlossomBlack currant leafMuskCedar
InformationalShared notesBitter Orange, Saffron and Fig. Durations are only published for Saffron & Vanilla, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day25
Night100
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#53,124
PerfumerJutinat Piyaweerawong
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#45,770
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerSource Joyeuse No3Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSaffron & Vanilla by Proad presents an intriguing contrast between crisp citrus and earthy botanicals. The scent opens with a tart burst of bitter orange and pink grapefruit, cutting through the air before a complex floral heart takes over. Saffron introduces a dry, warm spicy facet that intertwines with sweet fig, wi…
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, Saffron & Vanilla or Source Joyeuse No3?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Saffron & Vanilla is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes; Source Joyeuse No3 is rated 3.87/5 from 23 votes. Choose Saffron & Vanilla for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Source Joyeuse No3 for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Saffron & Vanilla or Source Joyeuse No3?
Saffron & Vanilla lasts longest (Saffron & Vanilla 73/100, Source Joyeuse No3 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Saffron & Vanilla or Source Joyeuse No3?
Saffron & Vanilla projects furthest (Saffron & Vanilla 67/100, Source Joyeuse No3 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Saffron & Vanilla and Source Joyeuse No3 smell similar?
Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bitter Orange, Saffron and Fig.
Is Saffron & Vanilla or Source Joyeuse No3 better for summer or winter?
Saffron & Vanilla suits evening wear; Source Joyeuse No3 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Saffron & Vanilla and Source Joyeuse No3?
Saffron & Vanilla has top notes of Bitter Orange and Pink Grapefruit, heart notes of Saffron, Jasmine, Orchid and Fig, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss, Hay and Seaweed. 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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