Fragrance comparison

Taboo vs Joykush

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 51 ratings analysed

4 wins

Taboo

Alendor Perfumes

3.9237 votes

Rank #12,215 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

Joykush

Maiora Parfum

4.5014 votes

Rank #42,058 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Taboo takes 4 of 5 categories.

Taboo
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Joykush
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Taboo4/5

Joykush1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TabooAlendor Perfumes

JoykushMaiora Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.92/ 5 · 37 votes

Have 27%Had 9%Want 64%

4.50/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 23%Had 3%Want 74%

Category winnerJoykushRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

54%Love

23%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

64%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityTaboo

SillageTaboo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value57

¤ Price value52

Category winnerTabooBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

woody77%

vanilla69%

citrus61%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

fruity69%

citrus61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both aromatic, warm spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitCardamomBlackcurrantMarigold

Heart

Clary Sage

Base

CedarwoodBenzoinTonka Bean

Top

RhubarbcannabisBlack PepperPink PepperGrapefruitClary SageMandarinSaffron

Heart

Peach BlossomViolet LeavesPatchouliLavenderGeraniumCardamomJasmineClove

Base

SandalwoodCedarwoodOakmoss

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Cardamom, Clary Sage and Cedarwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring90

Summer100

Fall60

Winter30

Day100

Night71

Spring100

Summer80

Fall80

Winter60

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men23

Unisex69

Women8

Men50

Unisex40

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,215

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews15

Overall rank#42,058

PerfumerAntonio Gigli

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerTabooHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Taboo by Alendor Perfumes opens with a bright grapefruit lift, spiced with cardamom and a tart blackcurrant edge, before turning aromatic and slightly herbal through clary sage. As it settles, cedarwood, benzoin and tonka smooth it into a warm, softly ambery skin scent. It reads clean, modern and quietly sensual, mor…

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Joykush by Maiora Parfum, launched in 2025, is an energetic, unisex fragrance that bridges sharp green notes with creamy woods. It opens with a vibrant blast of rhubarb, grapefruit, and a distinctive cannabis accord. The heart introduces floral peach blossom and jasmine, while a woody, mossy base provides long-lasting…

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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, Taboo or Joykush?

Taboo takes 4 of 5 categories. Taboo is rated 3.92/5 from 37 votes; Joykush is rated 4.50/5 from 14 votes. Choose Taboo for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Joykush for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Taboo or Joykush?

Taboo lasts longest (Taboo 80/100, Joykush 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Taboo or Joykush?

Projection is very close: Taboo 69/100, Joykush 68/100 for sillage.

Do Taboo and Joykush smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Cardamom, Clary Sage and Cedarwood.

Is Taboo or Joykush better for summer or winter?

Taboo suits daytime wear; Joykush suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Taboo and Joykush?

Taboo has top notes of Grapefruit, Cardamom, Blackcurrant and Marigold, heart notes of Clary Sage, a base of Cedarwood, Benzoin and Tonka Bean. Joykush has top notes of Rhubarb, cannabis, Black Pepper and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Peach Blossom, Violet Leaves, Patchouli and Lavender, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood and Oakmoss.