Encens et Lavande
Serge LutensEau de parfum1996
Side by side
Encens et Lavande vs. Joyeux
Is Encens et Lavande better than Joyeux?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Lavender
lavenderamberaromaticbalsamicfresh spicy
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 Encens et Lavande and Joyeux?
| Encens et Lavande | Joyeux | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de parfum | — |
| Launched | 1996 | 2024 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Christopher Sheldrake | Sultan Pasha |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Encens et Lavande and Joyeux smell?
Encens et Lavande
Lavender
Amber
Smoky
Aromatic
Balsamic
Fresh Spicy
Warm Spicy
Joyeux
Amber
Aromatic
Lavender
Woody
Animalic
Balsamic
Fresh Spicy
Musky
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Encens et Lavande and Joyeux share?
Top—
BergamotMint
Heart—
LavenderClary SageJasmineLily of the Valley
Base
VanillaIncenseLavender
SandalwoodVetiverPatchouliCedarAmbergrisMuskTonka Bean
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
Lavender
LavenderJasmineLily of the Valley
Oriental Notes
Vanilla
Tonka Bean
Where they fit
When and where do Encens et Lavande and Joyeux work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Encens et Lavande or Joyeux?
| Encens et Lavande | Joyeux | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Encens et Lavande and Joyeux?
Two notes. Lavender, incense. No apology, no filler, no crowd-pleasing move. Some will find it austere to a fault. Others will find it the most honest thing they've ever smelled. That's not a warning.Encens et Lavande
Lavandin absolute, warm hay, ambergris weight. Fougère reimagined with materials that feel committed rather than conventional. This is about preference, not projection.Joyeux
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