Fragrance comparison

Viridescent vs Joykush

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 21 ratings analysed

3 wins

Viridescent

LabHouse

4.147 votes

Rank #45,195 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

Joykush

Maiora Parfum

4.5014 votes

Rank #42,253 AromaticWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Viridescent takes 3 of 4 categories.

Viridescent
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Joykush
Choose it for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Viridescent3/4

Joykush1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ViridescentLabHouse

JoykushMaiora Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 75%Had 0%Want 25%

4.50/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 23%Had 3%Want 74%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

57%Like

14%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

7 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

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate79

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityViridescent

SillageViridescent

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value95

¤ Price value52

Category winnerViridescentBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

amber90%

aromatic80%

earthy70%

warm spicy60%

citrus50%

aromatic100%

warm spicy92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

fruity69%

citrus61%

Scent match37%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

GrapefruitBlack PepperCardamom

Heart

CedarwoodGeranium

Base

VetiverBenzoinAmberOakmossSiam

Top

RhubarbcannabisBlack PepperPink PepperGrapefruitClary SageMandarinSaffron

Heart

Peach BlossomViolet LeavesPatchouliLavenderGeraniumCardamomJasmineClove

Base

SandalwoodCedarwoodOakmoss

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Black Pepper, Cardamom 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

Spring100

Summer50

Fall100

Winter75

Day75

Night100

Spring100

Summer80

Fall80

Winter60

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex80

Women0

Men50

Unisex40

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,195

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#42,253

PerfumerAntonio Gigli

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerJoykushHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

LabHouse Viridescent opens with a sharp burst of grapefruit and black pepper before shifting into a woodsy heart of cedarwood and geranium. Soil-rich oakmoss, earthy vetiver, and warm amber settle into a salty, green base. It suits cool spring mornings and overcast autumn days when you want a grounded, aromatic aura.

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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, Viridescent or Joykush?

Viridescent takes 3 of 4 categories. Viridescent is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes; Joykush is rated 4.50/5 from 14 votes. Choose Viridescent for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Joykush for a aromatic and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Viridescent or Joykush?

Viridescent lasts longest (Viridescent 90/100, Joykush 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Viridescent or Joykush?

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

Do Viridescent and Joykush smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, warm spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Black Pepper, Cardamom and Cedarwood.

Is Viridescent or Joykush better for summer or winter?

Viridescent suits evening wear; Joykush suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Viridescent and Joykush?

Viridescent has top notes of Grapefruit, Black Pepper and Cardamom, heart notes of Cedarwood and Geranium, a base of Vetiver, Benzoin, Amber and Oakmoss. 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.