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Source Joyeuse No1 vs Apex Eau Intense

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

Updated 310 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Apex Eau Intense takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • Source Joyeuse No1

    Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Apex Eau Intense

    Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Source Joyeuse No11/5
Apex Eau Intense4/5
Ratings & consensus
Apex Eau Intense
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Apex Eau Intense
Sillage & projection
Apex Eau Intense
Value for money
Source Joyeuse No1
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Apex Eau Intense

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Source Joyeuse No1Hayari Parfums
Apex Eau IntenseRoja Dove
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.96/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 35%Had 26%Want 39%
3.89/ 5 · 286 votes
Have 88%Had 13%Want 0%
Category winnerApex Eau IntenseRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
29%Love
46%Like
17%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate

24 votes · too few to score

49%Love
25%Like
10%Ok
5%Dislike
10%Hate

146 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate74
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

LongevityApex Eau Intense

SillageApex Eau Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value46
¤ Price value34
Category winnerSource Joyeuse No1Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
green88%
aromatic77%
fresh spicy65%
musky53%
white floral42%
woody100%
warm spicy92%
aromatic84%
citrus77%
musky69%
amber61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and musky

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
LemonBrazilian OrangeYuzuelemi
Heart
MintJasmineCucumber
Base
MuskCedar
Top
HelvetolideMintChlorophyllLemonBergamotClary SageMandarinLavender
Heart
Rose OxidePomelo
Base
PatchouliCedarMuskCardamonMyrrhSandalwoodDriftwoodGrass
InformationalShared notesLemon, Mint, Musk 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 season
Spring50
Summer100
Fall21
Winter7
Day100
Night17
Spring100
Summer90
Fall0
Winter36
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex54
Women46
Men77
Unisex22
Women1
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,966

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#4,981

PerfumerAntoine Cotton

Launched—

Reviews76

Category winnerApex Eau IntenseHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Source Joyeuse No1 by Hayari Parfums opens with an energetic splash of sharp yuzu, sweet Brazilian orange, and tart lemon that feels like pouring fresh citrus juice over crushed ice. Within minutes, cool garden mint and crisp watery cucumber step in to smooth out the initial zest, giving the scent a revitalizing botan…

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Apex Eau Intense opens with bright citrus, mint, and green aromatics, then settles into a dry woody-spicy base with cardamom, patchouli, pepper, and soft musks. It reads cleaner and fresher than many Roja releases, with a polished grooming feel rather than dense resinous depth. It may suit someone who wants a refined …

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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, Source Joyeuse No1 or Apex Eau Intense?

Apex Eau Intense takes 4 of 5 categories. Source Joyeuse No1 is rated 3.96/5 from 24 votes; Apex Eau Intense is rated 3.89/5 from 286 votes. Choose Source Joyeuse No1 for a citrus and green character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Apex Eau Intense for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Source Joyeuse No1 or Apex Eau Intense?

Apex Eau Intense lasts longest (Apex Eau Intense 72/100, Source Joyeuse No1 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Source Joyeuse No1 or Apex Eau Intense?

Apex Eau Intense projects furthest (Apex Eau Intense 63/100, Source Joyeuse No1 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Source Joyeuse No1 and Apex Eau Intense smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and musky accords. Common notes include Lemon, Mint, Musk and Cedar.

Is Source Joyeuse No1 or Apex Eau Intense better for summer or winter?

Source Joyeuse No1 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Source Joyeuse No1 and Apex Eau Intense?

Source Joyeuse No1 has top notes of Lemon, Brazilian Orange, Yuzu and elemi, heart notes of Mint, Jasmine and Cucumber, a base of Musk and Cedar. Apex Eau Intense has top notes of Helvetolide, Mint, Chlorophyll and Lemon, heart notes of Rose Oxide and Pomelo, a base of Patchouli, Cedar, Musk and Cardamon.

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