Richwood Eau de Parfum bottle Richwood
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2010 Year 2018
££ Price Tier ££
Joy Eau de Parfum bottle Joy

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Richwood Eau de Parfum
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 Eau de Parfum
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

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 29% 27%
Floral 20% 21%
Fruity 16% 13%
Green 7% 7%
Sweet 22% 20%
Warm 3% 2%
Woody 10% 15%
Earthy 8% 7%
Animalic 6% 7%
Fresh 18% 17%

Mood

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

Notes

Shared Notes
Bergamot 31% vs 50%
Only in Richwood Eau de Parfum
Tangerine 35% Grapefruit 34%
Only in Joy Eau de Parfum
Mandarin 50%
Shared Notes
Rose 55% vs 28%
Only in Richwood Eau de Parfum
Blackcurrant 45%
Shared Notes
Patchouli 22% vs 18%
Sandalwood 22% vs 22%
Musk 17% vs 22%
Only in Richwood Eau de Parfum
Vanilla 20% Labdanum 17%
Only in Joy Eau de Parfum
Cedar 19% Benzoin 17%

Accords

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

Season and Occasion Fit

Richwood Eau de Parfum

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 Eau de Parfum

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

Overall
90%
Olfactory
99%
Notes
88%
Accord
69%
Key Similarities

Both share Woody, Citrus, Powdery accords and Patchouli, Sandalwood notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Richwood Eau de Parfum
Joy Eau de Parfum
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