Is Blossom Perfumery 166 Joy a dupe of Dior Joy?

Joy EDP

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166 Joy EDP

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Joy Eau de Parfum bottle Joy EDP
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2018 Year -
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166 Joy Eau de Parfum bottle 166 Joy EDP
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Where they differ

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Joy EDP
A luminous blend of citrus, jasmine, and musky woods, Joy Eau de Parfum is a modern classic for those seeking a vibrant yet gentle floral. Effortlessly wearable, it radiates optimism and understated elegance.
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Our Verdict - 166 Joy EDP
Inspired by Dior Joy. The bergamot-rose-jasmine-sandalwood structure lands close on first spray, but No. 166 lacks the original's opulent floral density and its famous multi-hour trail.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Joy EDP A 166 Joy EDP B
Where they part company by gap size

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Joy EDP
166 Joy EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 50% vs 53%
Mandarin 50% vs 46%
Rose 28% vs 32%
Jasmine 28% vs 29%
Peach 23% vs 19%
Musk 22% vs 22%
Sandalwood 22% vs 25%
Blackcurrant 20% vs 19%
Cedar 19% vs 17%
Patchouli 18% vs 17%
Benzoin 17% vs 17%
Shared Notes
Bergamot 50% vs 53%
Mandarin 50% vs 46%
Shared Notes
Rose 28% vs 32%
Jasmine 28% vs 29%
Peach 23% vs 19%
Blackcurrant 20% vs 19%
Shared Notes
Musk 22% vs 22%
Sandalwood 22% vs 25%
Cedar 19% vs 17%
Patchouli 18% vs 17%
Benzoin 17% vs 17%

Note weights are our estimate from each note's place in the pyramid, not the share of the formula. Brands do not publish formulations.

Performance

Joy 166 Joy
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Joy

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Bright citrus and radiant florals make Joy Eau de Parfum especially fitting for spring and summer, where its freshness shines without feeling heavy. It can work in fall for its musky-woody base, but lacks the density for true winter wear.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Its moderate projection and clean musky-powdery finish make it ideal for office and daytime casual settings, while the luminous florals offer an uplifting touch for dates. It's less suited to sporty or highly formal black-tie occasions.

166 Joy

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Autumn

Community season votes for Dior Joy, the fragrance this is built to match, favour spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Date Casual
Also Works:
Formal

Wearers put Dior Joy, the fragrance this is built to match, at its best for the office, date nights and casual wear.

Similarity Breakdown

Our estimate of how alike these two fragrances smell, calculated from their published notes. It is a position on our scale, not a measured percentage of shared smell.

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 11 notes is in the original, including Patchouli, Sandalwood, Cedar

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

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