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Richwood Eau de Parfum bottle Richwood EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender F
2010 Year 2018
££ Price Tier ££
Joy Eau de Parfum bottle Joy EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Richwood EDP
A benchmark sandalwood chypre: Richwood is powerfully opulent, yet seamlessly blended. Its deep woods, plush rose, and subtle fruit radiate timeless luxury and elegant confidence.
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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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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Richwood EDP
Joy EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 31% vs 50%
Shared Notes
Rose 55% vs 28%
Shared Notes
Sandalwood 22% vs 22%
Patchouli 22% vs 18%
Musk 17% vs 22%

Accords

Richwood Joy
100%
Woody
82%
70%
Citrus
92%
50%
Powdery
70%
Musky
65%
40%
Balsamic
Fruity
33%
Woody shared
100%
82%
Citrus shared
70%
92%
Powdery shared
50%
70%
65%
40%
33%

Performance

Richwood Joy
Beast (10+h)
Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Richwood

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Richwood's opulent sandalwood, patchouli and vanilla make it best suited for cooler temperatures, excelling in fall and winter when its richness and warmth blossom. The touch of citrus and rose allows some versatility in spring, but it is too heavy for most summer wear.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Its bold projection and luxurious profile make Richwood ideal for formal events and special dates, while its richness might overwhelm in casual or office settings. Far too opulent for sporty occasions.

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.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Both lean woody, citrus, powdery

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Richwood EDP
Joy EDP
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