Jean Patou Joy
What does it smell like?
It smells mostly white floral and rose. Bulgarian rose and ylang-ylang at the top, jasmine and May rose in the middle and musk and sandalwood at the base.
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
Joy notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Jean Patou Joy
Joy is made by Jean Patou.
More from Jean Patou
The house has 21 perfumes here, led by Pour Homme Jean Patou, Sublime and Collection Heritage Adieu Sagesse.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear.
Will people notice Joy?
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Chanel Gabrielle and Gucci Bloom Profumo Di Fiori.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. It lasts longer than Chanel Gabrielle and Gucci Bloom Profumo Di Fiori. Base notes like musk and sandalwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
The style of Joy
The strongest accord is white floral (100%), followed by rose and floral. You will probably like it if you enjoy white floral and rose smells and notes like jasmine and musk. Less obvious notes include tuberose.
More from this line
There are 2 other versions of this perfume.
Joy dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Chanel Gabrielle (5 shared notes), Givenchy Amarige (5 shared notes), Gucci Bloom Profumo Di Fiori (5 shared notes) and Giorgio Group Giorgio Pink Bloom (5 shared notes).
Questions people ask
Can men wear Joy?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
What is the best season for Joy?
Fall.