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Joyeuse Tubéreuse Eau de Parfum bottle Joyeuse Tubéreuse EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2017 Year 2012
££££ Price Tier £££££
Spirit Eau de Parfum bottle Spirit EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Joyeuse Tubéreuse EDP
This is Guerlain's take on a gentle tuberose, stripped of its indolic punch and enveloped in green freshness and signature vanilla. It's a delicate beauty, easy to wear and almost universally appealing, though some lament its polite projection given the price.
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Our Verdict - Spirit EDP
This one's a proper grown-up scent, demanding a certain gravitas from its wearer. Expect full-on green and white floral opulence, with some feeling it's a bit much after a few hours. It’s certainly not for the faint of heart, but those who 'get it' absolutely adore its complex, classic charm.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Joyeuse Tubéreuse EDP
Spirit EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Tuberose 38% vs 24%
Jasmine 27% vs 18%
Only in Joyeuse Tubéreuse
Lily 34%
Shared Notes
Vanilla 43% vs 15%
Sandalwood 30% vs 17%

Accords

Joyeuse Tubéreuse Spirit
100%
White Floral
96%
76%
Green
100%
49%
Woody
74%
Citrus
65%
63%
Tuberose
57%
Aromatic
62%
Floral
58%
Earthy
58%
57%
Vanilla
Mossy
56%
46%
Animalic
45%
Powdery
White Floral shared
100%
96%
Green shared
76%
100%
Woody shared
49%
74%
65%
Tuberose shared
63%
57%
62%
58%
58%
57%
56%
46%
45%

Performance

Joyeuse Tubéreuse Spirit
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

Season and Occasion Fit

Joyeuse Tubéreuse

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its moderate projection and fresh, elegant white floral character make it perfectly suited for office wear, lunches, and casual daytime events. However, its often-criticised light sillage and skin-scent dry down means it won't stand out for formal nights or strong enough for sporting activities.

Spirit

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Formal
Also Works:
Date

Given its significant projection and long-lasting nature, Spirit is best reserved for formal occasions where it can truly shine without overpowering. Its bold character makes it less suitable for casual wear or the office, but it would certainly make an impression on a date.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
85%
Key Similarities

Both lean white floral, green, tuberose

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Joyeuse Tubéreuse EDP
Spirit EDP
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