Is Perfumes Zag Zodiak 390 Dior Joy a dupe of Dior Joy?

Joy EDP

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390 Dior Joy EDP

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Joy Eau de Parfum bottle Joy EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
F Gender F
2018 Year -
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390 Dior Joy Eau de Parfum bottle 390 Dior Joy EDP
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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 - 390 Dior Joy EDP
390 leans on Joy's jasmine-and-rose floral signature, though the musk-sandalwood base reads flatter than Dior's radiant original.
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Scent Profile

How they compare
Joy EDP A 390 Dior Joy EDP 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
390 Dior Joy EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 50% vs 66%
Mandarin 50% vs 33%
Rose 28% vs 27%
Jasmine 28% vs 33%
Peach 23% vs 22%
Musk 22% vs 26%
Sandalwood 22% vs 23%
Blackcurrant 20% vs 16%
Cedar 19% vs 20%
Patchouli 18% vs 16%
Benzoin 17% vs 13%
Shared Notes
Bergamot 50% vs 66%
Mandarin 50% vs 33%
Shared Notes
Rose 28% vs 27%
Jasmine 28% vs 33%
Peach 23% vs 22%
Blackcurrant 20% vs 16%
Shared Notes
Musk 22% vs 26%
Sandalwood 22% vs 23%
Cedar 19% vs 20%
Patchouli 18% vs 16%
Benzoin 17% vs 13%

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 Brands do not publish formulations.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 390 Dior Joy
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.

390 Dior Joy

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer Autumn

The bright jasmine-rose floral suits spring and the milder months best.

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual

The radiant, generous floral works well for the office and daytime wear.

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
93%
Key Similarities

Every one of its 11 notes is in the original, including Benzoin, Patchouli, Sandalwood

Key Differences

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

Where to buy

Joy EDP
390 Dior Joy EDP
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