Joy

Dior by François Demachy Original
Dupe Pair
91%
Very Similar
Joy Eau de Parfum bottle Joy
Edp Concentration Edp
F Gender M
2018 Year -
££ Price Tier £
Delight Eau de Parfum bottle Delight

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Joy
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 - Delight
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.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 27% 28%
Floral 21% 17%
Fruity 13% 21%
Green 7% 5%
Sweet 20% 24%
Warm 2% 3%
Woody 15% 11%
Earthy 7% 10%
Animalic 7% 7%
Fresh 17% 16%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Joy EdP
Delight EdP

Notes

Shared Notes
Mandarin 50% vs 53%
Bergamot 50% vs 46%
Shared Notes
Jasmine 28% vs 22%
Rose 28% vs 18%
Peach 23% vs 31%
Only in Delight
Blackcurrant 27%
Shared Notes
Musk 22% vs 23%
Cedar 19% vs 19%
Patchouli 18% vs 26%
Benzoin 17% vs 30%
Only in Joy
Sandalwood 22%

Accords

Joy Delight
92%
Citrus
90%
82%
Woody
54%
33%
Fruity
78%
70%
Powdery
Floral
66%
65%
Musky
Amber
42%
Citrus shared
92%
90%
Woody shared
82%
54%
Fruity shared
33%
78%
70%
66%
65%
42%

Performance

Joy Delight
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
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.

Delight

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Reach for it across spring and summer, where the citrus signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

This one suits casual and daily settings; the easy, breezy character keeps it versatile for date rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
91%
Olfactory
96%
Notes
95%
Accord
58%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Fruity, Woody accords and Musk, Cedar notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Joy
Delight
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