Joyous
Boadicea the VictoriousEau de Parfum2019
Side by side
Joyous vs. Blue Amber
Is Joyous better than Blue Amber?
Joyous peaks in fall, while Blue Amber belongs to winter. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
Coriander
amberwarm spicywoody
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Joyous and Blue Amber?
| Joyous | Blue Amber | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2019 | 2006 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | — | Pierre Montale |
| Best season | Fall | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Joyous and Blue Amber smell?
Joyous
Amber
Warm Spicy
Sweet
Balsamic
Oud
Woody
Metallic
Blue Amber
Amber
Aromatic
Vanilla
Patchouli
Fresh Spicy
Woody
Earthy
Soft Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Joyous and Blue Amber share?
Top
CardamomCoriander
BergamotGeranium
Heart
NeroliOrange Blossom
CorianderPatchouliVetiver
Base
AmbergrisLeatherSandalwood
AmberVanilla
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
Which performs better, Joyous or Blue Amber?
| Joyous | Blue Amber | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Joyous and Blue Amber?
Bold and warm, built for someone who doesn't need to convince you. The amber says yes. The leather means it. Lasts far longer than the party, which, honestly, is the point.Joyous
Amber and vanilla with coriander spice, that mineral edge makes it different. Not another sweet oriental. A powder bomb that actually lasts, with vetiver keeping the sweetness honest.Blue Amber
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