Novae Plus Joy
The smell in short
Main smell: citrus and rose. It opens with grapefruit and bergamot, moves to rose and black currant and dries down to musk and sandalwood.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
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 Novae Plus Joy
Novae Plus is the house behind Joy.
More from Novae Plus
The house has 28 perfumes here, led by Lady Pink, Shinny Red and Fresh Blue.
Joy sillage
Projection is very strong: it fills the room. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Creed Travel Case and Creed Aventus Absolu.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Creed Travel Case and Creed Aventus Absolu last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like musk and sandalwood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Is Joy your kind of scent?
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by rose and fruity. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and rose smells and notes like rose and musk. Perfume fans rate it 4.05 out of 5.
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. Its citrus side keeps it clean and easy.
Perfumes that smell like Joy
Similar picks to try: Creed Travel Case (6 shared notes), Creed Aventus Absolu (6 shared notes), Penhaligon's Empressa (5 shared notes) and Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety (5 shared notes).
Quick answers
What is the best season for Joy?
Spring.
Can men wear Joy?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.