Is Oil Perfumery Christian Dior Joy a dupe of Dior Joy?

Joy EDP

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Joy Eau de Parfum bottle Joy EDP
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F Gender F
2018 Year 2020
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Where they differ

Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.

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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 - Christian Dior Joy Oil
A luxurious scent with a harmonious blend of florals and fruity notes, perfect for daytime wear and romantic evenings.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Joy EDP A Christian Dior Joy Oil 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
Christian Dior Joy Oil

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 50% vs 57%
Mandarin 50% vs 42%
Rose 28% vs 35%
Jasmine 28% vs 32%
Peach 23% vs 17%
Sandalwood 22% vs 25%
Cedar 19% vs 22%
Patchouli 18% vs 18%
Only in Christian Dior Joy
Clean Musk 33% Cassia 14%
Shared Notes
Bergamot 50% vs 57%
Mandarin 50% vs 42%
Shared Notes
Rose 28% vs 35%
Jasmine 28% vs 32%
Peach 23% vs 17%
Only in Joy
Blackcurrant 21%
Only in Christian Dior Joy
Cassia 14%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 22% vs 25%
Cedar 19% vs 22%
Patchouli 18% vs 18%
Only in Christian Dior Joy
Clean Musk 33%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 Christian Dior Joy
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
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.

Christian Dior Joy

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Autumn

The floral-fruity character with soft musks makes it most suitable for spring and summer, while its moderate depth can extend into fall.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its balanced projection and intensity make it suitable for daytime occasions and romantic dates, while being less suited for sporty or heavily formal events due to its floral nature.

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
91%
Key Similarities

Shares 8 of its 10 notes, including Patchouli, Sandalwood, Cedar

Key Differences

Adds cassia and clean musk, drops benzoin and blackcurrant

Where to buy

Joy EDP
Christian Dior Joy Oil
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