Joy EDP

Dior by François Demachy Original
93%

Joy EDP

Dupe Perfumes   Dupe
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Joy Eau de Parfum bottle Joy EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2018 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Joy Eau de Parfum bottle Joy EDP

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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 - Joy EDP
A brighter, more linear read on Dior's Joy - the rose-jasmine heart is present and pretty, but Dupe Joi skips the original's dense, waxy sandalwood base for something thinner and quicker to fade, so it wears more like a fresh floral than Joy's rich jasmine-rose bouquet.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 50% vs 52%
Mandarin 50% vs 47%
Shared Notes
Rose 28% vs 27%
Jasmine 28% vs 30%
Peach 23% vs 23%
Shared Notes
Musk 22% vs 22%
Sandalwood 22% vs 25%
Cedar 19% vs 20%
Patchouli 18% vs 17%
Benzoin 17% vs 15%

Accords

Joy Joy
92%
Citrus
Floral
85%
82%
Woody
60%
70%
Powdery
65%
Musky
50%
33%
Fruity
45%
92%
85%
Woody shared
82%
60%
70%
Musky shared
65%
50%
Fruity shared
33%
45%

Performance

Joy Joy
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Light

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.

Joy

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

With a lighter, thinner base than the original, this suits warm-weather wear best - the bright rose-jasmine heart feels fresh in spring and summer rather than heavy.

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual

A soft, recognisable floral that is easy to wear at the office or for daytime plans; it lacks the richness and hours of quiet sillage that make Joy suit smarter, formal evenings.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
93%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, musky, fruity

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Joy EDP
Joy EDP
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