Is Perfume Parlour Delight a dupe of Dior Joy?
Joy EDP
| EDP | Concentration | EDP |
| F | Gender | F |
| 2018 | Year | - |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
Delight EDP
Where they differ
Biggest gaps first. The bolder side leads.
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Which Should You Buy?
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.
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Joy by Dior - a citrus fragrance led by Mandarin Orange, Bergamot, with fruity depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
Scent Profile
How They Wear
Mood
Notes
Top Notes
Top Notes
Heart Notes
Heart Notes
Base Notes
Base Notes
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 Brands do not publish formulations.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
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
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
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.
Seasons
Reach for it across spring and summer, where the citrus signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.
Occasions
This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.
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.
Every one of its 10 notes is in the original, including Benzoin, Patchouli, Cedar
Without sandalwood
Where to buy
Pick a size. The two cheapest offers, then the rest.
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