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    Side by side

    Junk vs. Mixed Emotions

    Junk by Lush bottle

    Junk

    Lush
    Parfum2019
    Very similar
    New comparison

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

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: Junk vs. Mixed Emotions
    JunkMixed Emotions
    ConcentrationParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20192021
    GenderUnisexUnisex
    PerfumerEmma Vincent
    Best seasonSpringFall

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Junk

    Aromatic
    Fruity
    Citrus
    Woody
    Soft Spicy
    Fresh Spicy
    Herbal

    Mixed Emotions

    Woody
    Green
    Fruity
    Leather
    Aromatic
    Smoky
    Fresh Spicy
    Fresh

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

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

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

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

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    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