Fragrance comparison

Sublime vs Joya

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 779 ratings analysed

4 wins

Sublime

Aura Perfume

4.25676 votes

Rank #310 VanillaAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Joya

Myrurgia

4.03103 votes

Rank #10,632 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sublime takes 4 of 7 categories.

Sublime
Choose it for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Joya
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Sublime4/7

Joya3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

SublimeAura Perfume

JoyaMyrurgia

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.25/ 5 · 676 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

4.03/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 43%Had 24%Want 32%

Category winnerSublimeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

31%Like

8%Ok

5%Dislike

1%Hate

223 votes

41%Love

50%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerJoyaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevitySublime

SillageSublime

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value63

Category winnerJoyaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

vanilla100%

amber92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

aromatic69%

iris61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

warm spicy84%

woody77%

powdery69%

amber61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both citrus, amber and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

LemonBergamot

Heart

IrisHedione

Base

VanillaBenzoinAmbergrisTonka BeanMuskWoody Notes

Top

AldehydesLemonBergamotMandarin OrangeLime

Heart

Ylang-YlangJasmineIrisRoseCarnationLily-of-the-ValleyLily

Base

SandalwoodVanillaBenzoinAmbergrisCinnamonMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Iris and Vanilla. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring85

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring56

Summer24

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night81

Category winnerJoyaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men7

Unisex60

Women33

Men0

Unisex22

Women78

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#310

PerfumerCécile Zarokian

Launched—

Reviews171

Overall rank#10,632

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerSublimeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Sublime by Aura Perfume is a balanced citrus and iris blend that leans heavily into a warm, vanilla-laden base. This 2015 release offers a versatile experience for both men and women who appreciate a powdery aromatic profile. It performs reliably during spring days and chilly winter evenings alike, providing a consist…

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Joya opens with bright, fizzy citrus and aldehydes, then settles into a warm floral heart of jasmine, rose, ylang-ylang and iris. In wear it reads powdery, spicy and softly woody, with vanilla, sandalwood and musk giving it a rich vintage finish. This suits someone who enjoys classic feminine perfumes with character r…

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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, Sublime or Joya?

Sublime takes 4 of 7 categories. Sublime is rated 4.25/5 from 676 votes; Joya is rated 4.03/5 from 103 votes. Choose Sublime for a vanilla and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Joya for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sublime or Joya?

Sublime lasts longest (Sublime 82/100, Joya 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Sublime or Joya?

Sublime projects furthest (Sublime 69/100, Joya 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Sublime and Joya smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, amber and powdery accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Iris and Vanilla.

Is Sublime or Joya better for summer or winter?

For summer, Joya is the stronger pick. For winter, Sublime is the stronger pick. Joya suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Sublime and Joya?

Sublime has top notes of Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris and Hedione, a base of Vanilla, Benzoin, Ambergris and Tonka Bean. Joya has top notes of Aldehydes, Lemon, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Iris and Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Benzoin and Ambergris.