Card A shareable image comparing these two fragrances - verdicts, profiles and what they share. Save or copy it to post anywhere.
Joy Eau de Parfum bottle Joy EDP
EDP Concentration Parfum
F Gender F
2018 Year 2017
££ Price Tier £££££
Madison Pour Femme Parfum bottle Madison Pour Femme Parfum

ScentArt

View Liquid → Joy EDP
View Liquid → Madison Pour Femme Parfum

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.
Favourite
Our Verdict - Madison Pour Femme Parfum
This one's a head-scratcher. Early doors, it's a classy, fruity-floral powder bomb, but the dry-down sees it veer into a controversial, bitter territory that splits opinions right down the middle. Prepare for a ride, and maybe a love-it-or-hate-it reaction.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Joy EDP
Madison Pour Femme Parfum

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 50% vs 48%
Mandarin 50% vs 51%
Shared Notes
Musk 22% vs 15%
Sandalwood 22% vs 11%
Cedar 19% vs 12%
Patchouli 18% vs 8%
Benzoin 17% vs 8%

Accords

Joy Madison Pour Femme
70%
Powdery
100%
82%
Woody
94%
92%
Citrus
52%
Vanilla
69%
65%
Musky
61%
Floral
60%
Sweet
57%
Amber
52%
33%
Fruity
Powdery shared
70%
100%
Woody shared
82%
94%
Citrus shared
92%
52%
69%
Musky shared
65%
61%
60%
57%
52%
33%

Performance

Joy Madison Pour Femme
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Strong

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.

Madison Pour Femme

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Given its strong projection and powdery, woody-vanilla core, Madison Pour Femme is best suited for formal occasions and dates where its luxurious character can shine. It's too opulent for sports and might be a bit much for a typical office setting, though some found it versatile enough for daily wear.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, woody, powdery

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Joy EDP
Madison Pour Femme Parfum
also worth checking

ScentVerdict earns a commission from purchases - this doesn't affect our verdicts.

Compare Another Pair

VS