Joy

Jean Patou

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3.9

165 reviews
59%
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    5.0
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    BklynRose24

    7 months ago

    This is a perfectly beautiful perfume so naturally the Powers that be decided to change it. If it ain't broke lets fix it ;-}I don't know why this happens. Anyway, back to the Original EDP which is...

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinDry, Fair

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    anyie

    4 years ago

    This EDP is a floral fragrance that opens up with a heady tuberose, ylang ylang and musk that lasts for about an hour. It may become rather civet-like, which likely turns off some people with its...

    About reviewer (111 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBrown, Other, Coarse

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    evilgrandma

    6 years ago

    It is a lovely perfume but not for me! I am so disappointed as I have wanted to try this for ages. There is a note in it that doesn’t agree with me so a friend has got it for her birthday! She...

    About reviewer (26 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinDry, Fair

    HairBrown

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    valmont32677

    7 years ago

    This is matronly good for a spinster like myself. I’m 40. “I will live my life as I will undoubtedly die, alone.” This is classy. For the woman who knows herself & knows what she wants. Classique &...

    About reviewer (2417 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

    HairOther, Other, Other

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    5.0
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    barbijd92

    8 years ago

    I wore Joy 20 or so years ago, bought it as soon as I could afford it, loved it. I could not stop smelling my neck or wrist when I was wearing it. Through the years, I have experimented with...

    About reviewer (2 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinDry, Fair

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    5.0
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    blondie67

    8 years ago

    My favorite perfume of all time! This is a gorgeous and balanced fragrance. If it weren't so expensive, I'd wear it everyday!

    About reviewer (16 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinOily, Fair-Medium

    HairBlond

    EyesGreen

    3.0
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    FrenchToast

    8 years ago

    Top Notes: Aldehydes, Peach, Green Leafs. Heart Notes: Bulgarian Rose, Jasmine, May Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose. Base Notes: Sandalwood, Musk, Civet. I own both the EdP and the EdT. I owned...

    About reviewer (125 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    LynxIsBack

    9 years ago

    Reviewing the vintage extrait, which, sadly, I no longer have... Joy used to be such a mojo boosting potion! On my skin, it was mostly jasmine, the rose only acting as an anchor for the other...

    About reviewer (30 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Warm

    HairBrown, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    3.0
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    mhubbard

    10 years ago

    This was a gift. For full disclosure, I am a lover of gourmands and some various odd-ball scents. While I can see the appeal of Joy, unfortunately I am one of those who can truly smell the animalic...

    About reviewer (79 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinNormal, Fair

    HairRed

    EyesGreen

    2.0
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    shadedmaryy

    10 years ago

    Someone gave me a cute tiny miniature bottle of Joy, I've had it for years then decided to make something different out of it that would not clash with the amount of Joy left, so topped it up with...

    About reviewer (78 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinOther, Other, Warm

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesOther

    4.0
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    snkatha

    10 years ago

    The second I sprayed this on myself I thought insecticide. I've heard others call this cat pee & I get what they mean! It's very sharp! 15 mins I can still smell insecticide with flowers starting...

    About reviewer (118 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinVery Dry, Dark, Warm

    HairBlack, Kinky, Fine

    EyesBlack

    4.0
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    gypsytejas

    11 years ago

    Amendment to my first review. I bought a vintage, sealed bottle (black) on ebay and it is a beautiful, dense floral. It smells like you are in a bouquet of roses. A bit musky, and not a girly...

    About reviewer (59 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinNormal, Fair, Neutral

    HairGrey, Wavy, Fine

    EyesGray

    4.0
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    SUPAtime

    11 years ago

    Great to have as a reference, but not very wearable for me. I only have the EdT which I find rosier than the EdP (I've never had the opportunity to smell the parfum) with slightly less jasmine. The...

    About reviewer (114 reviews)

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    SkinAcne-prone, Fair, Warm

    HairBrunette, Straight, Medium

    EyesBrown

    4.0
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    gmstrack

    12 years ago

    Joy by Jean Patou can be described as the quintessential vintage fragrance overflowing with rose, aldehydes, and civet. The civet is definitely loud and dirty, but it blends with the sweet, juicy...

    About reviewer (72 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinDry, Fair, Warm

    HairRed, Straight, Medium

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    1.0
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    lindyloo

    13 years ago

    This review is for the pure parfum. This is the Summer of my quest for a signature scent and so far it has been disappointing. After years, and years of being a perfume junkie I am going back to...

    About reviewer (7 reviews)

    Age44-55

    SkinDry

    HairBrunette

    EyesBrown

    1.0
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    sunnyonne1

    14 years ago

    a most boring floral. Not even worthy of me wasting my thoughts and words. It stinks like a gazzillion flowers. Lacks originality and complexity. If you love carrying armloads of bouquets, this one...

    About reviewer (43 reviews)

    Age56 & Over

    SkinDry

    HairBlond

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    5.0
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    happywoman28

    14 years ago

    Ok this will sound crazy but when I apply this I actually hear it rolling down, like someone sliding his hand down the strings of a cello, and then a hushed thump of a bass drum. It rolls out the...

    About reviewer (158 reviews)

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    SkinDry, Fair-Medium, Neutral

    HairBlond, Wavy, Fine

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    5.0
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    Meg2005

    14 years ago

    Joy has earned iconic status in France ever since its introduction, in the 1920s, and is probably Jean Patou's most prestigious perfume to date - famously known far and wide as the most *expensive*...

    About reviewer (54 reviews)

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    SkinOther, Other, Not Sure

    HairOther, Other, Other

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    1.0
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    chrystelica

    14 years ago

    I'm afraid the bottle I got from a swap was probably a few years old, or had "it's day in the sun" already, so to speak, but this was pretty rank. It was an EDT. It reeked of old lady civet,...

    About reviewer (255 reviews)

    Age25-29

    SkinDry, Other, Warm

    HairOther, Other, Other

    EyesOther

    5.0
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    Pattsieloves

    15 years ago

    I've only tried the parfum but my, what a masterpiece. True luxury. Rich, seductive and deserving of being one of the greats. Not at all old fashioned. Pure luxury

    About reviewer (5 reviews)

    Age36-43

    SkinOther, Other

    HairOther

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