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    Side by side

    Mixed Emotions vs. Junk

    Very similar
    Junk by Lush bottle

    Junk

    Lush
    Parfum2019
    New comparison

    Mixed Emotions peaks in fall, while Junk belongs to spring. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Mixed Emotions vs. Junk
    Mixed EmotionsJunk
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumParfum
    Launched20212019
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerEmma Vincent
    Best seasonFallSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Mixed Emotions

    Woody
    Green
    Fruity
    Leather
    Aromatic
    Smoky
    Fresh Spicy
    Fresh

    Junk

    Aromatic
    Fruity
    Citrus
    Woody
    Soft Spicy
    Fresh Spicy
    Herbal

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BlackcurrantMate
    Heart
    Black TeaViolet Leaf
    LemonGreen Mandarin Orange
    Base
    Birch woodPapyrus
    BlackcurrantRosemarySage

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Mixed Emotions vs. Junk
    Mixed EmotionsJunk
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    If you want the standard sweet-fruity gender-neutral crowd-pleaser, look elsewhere. Mixed Emotions is tart, bitter, tea-soaked, and quietly strange. The drydown is where it earns its keep.Mixed Emotions
    The blackcurrant note draws strong reactions. Some people say it leans medicinal, with a quality that reminds them of cough sweets or throat lozenges.Junk