J’Adore In Joy by Dior

The salt still follows me (in the most literal sense; those who know me well can attest). Salt and vanilla are notes that make me lose all perspective and objectivity. A perfume with salt or vanilla, or both well-mixed, can make me lose my mind (hello Reveal and its salt with three types of pepper and vanilla, Olympea Aqua and its exquisite salty vanilla). As for the floral notes, I won’t even talk about them because my nose blocks them, and I focus on these two. Dior is one of my fetish brands, and the only one I own both women’s and men’s perfumes for, even though I’m often irritated by the arbitrary categories. I fell head over heels for the vanilla and coconut in Hypnotic Poison EDT, but also for the more intense Hypnotic Poison EDP with its extraordinary licorice. Addict and its night-blooming flower with that bourbon vanilla… Midnight Poison (the Poison men’s fragrance that never was), a patchouli-spiced and faintly vanillaized potion accompanying the darkest rose oil I’ve ever smelled. But yes: I never imagined I would one day speak with so much love about a J’Adore flanker, a perfume I find extremely feminine and perhaps a bit soulless because it’s not a head-turner in itself. It’s correct, neat, but I don’t consider it dazzling. And it has its legion of loyal followers whom I don’t intend to offend with my subjective view. Let me live a little longer! Hahaha. J’Adore In Joy is a slightly disco flanker launched in 2017 that dares to break the conventional structure of top and base notes. From the start, it ‘salts’ the middle notes of jasmine and neroli. But there’s too much salt, and it reaches the only unusual base note, which is the peach, boosting it as a note. Just peach, no musks, no woods, or vanilla to give the final touch we’re used to. In summary, I don’t know if J’Adore In Joy will make perfume history (it’s not available as easily today, and I got it at a bargain price), but I can affirm that it’s been four days I couldn’t choose another. It’s perfect for unbearable hot days like the ones we’re going through. And it has more than decent skin performance with a longevity of about 10 hours in my case, projecting moderately for the first 6 hours, then staying close to the skin like an indelible mark.

It’s not entirely bad; it has a certain personality. I have to say the original J’adore smells like dead water on certain skin types. This one opens with a subtle, translucent peach, nothing like the heavy ones from Sohia Grojsman; here it’s velvety skin blending with ylang and white flowers, very soft. It reminds me of mid-90s amber florals but toned down; it’s not a loud fragrance announcing your arrival. After ten minutes, it mutates into a classic body lotion, like Nivea cream, with very perceptible salty hints. It’s like taking a bath at the beach and getting a whiff of perfumed hygiene products, but without any Caribbean or tropical vibe; there’s salt and beach, but no summer. It’s the abstract smell of salt water itself, isolated from the sun, sand, and bustle. Honestly, this blend of faint white flowers and salt isn’t bad. The longevity is good, but the sillage is weak, and the formula implies being a white salty breeze, soft yet persistent, like a lotion. However, it can get boring. What’s less appealing now is how terribly expensive it is for what it offers. It’s not worth it because, in the end, it’s just a comfortable floral with body milk undertones.

In my opinion, this perfume is more about sensations than defined notes. It aims to—and succeeds in—smelling like the beach at sunset, right after a shower following a sunny day. However, what truly captivated me was something more concrete: it smells like opening the wardrobe in the beach house, with that scent of clean, stored towels from the previous year. I love that smell; it’s heartwarming and gives very pleasant sensations, creating that rare touch that makes it special. The downside is that the trail is weak; your nose gets used to it quickly and you stop smelling it on yourself, so you end up over-applying until you’re soaked (it didn’t last me even a summer). Also, when I wear it, I get a slight stinging sensation on my lips for a while, probably from the salt. That said, it’s a fantastic perfume, perfect for daily wear and heat, elegant, with personality, and a very interesting vintage touch.

Not bad, it has personality, although the original J’adore smells like dead water on my skin. This opens with a subtle peach, velvety skin, and white flowers, soft like 90s amber florals toned down, without screaming. After ten minutes, it mutates into a Nivea-style body lotion with salty notes, like bathing at the beach with hygiene products, but without the tropical vibe; it’s the abstract scent of saltwater, without the sun or the hustle. The mix of faint flowers and salt isn’t bad, it lasts well, but the sillage is meager and the formula feels like a persistent white breeze, though it might get boring. What doesn’t fit is the ridiculous price for a comfortable floral with bits of body milk.

Just tried it on my skin and was pleasantly surprised; I didn’t expect it to smell so nice, though nothing groundbreaking. It’s a white floral, subtle and tender, reminding me quite a bit of Giorgio Armani’s SI. The salt note doesn’t really appeal to me, but I don’t perceive it on my skin; neither does the neroli, which I don’t love much, and that’s a plus because the flowers stand out more: jasmine and ylang-ylang. I’m definitely getting a bottle of this tender olfactory delight. Even if it lacks unique complexity, I want to own it; I feel comfortable and relaxed wearing this perfume.

The advertising caught my attention so much that I decided to go try it. They sprayed it on my wrist; at first, I didn’t like it and said it was disappointing, then it started smelling worse and I didn’t know what to do. I ran to wash my hand, but the smell wouldn’t come off; I was desperate. No perfume had ever made me wash my wrist in such a short time. Anyway, the smell never went away until the next day. I HATE IT FOREVER.

To me, it’s the original J’Adore in a fruity, cheerful, and playful version. It’s a charming fragrance. You can detect the peach with a very subtle salty touch, and it has good longevity. If you like wearing the original J’Adore, then ‘In Joy’ will be ideal for those days when you want to enjoy life, make everything simpler and more fun. I love this perfume! – Perú Fashion Blogger.

The pronounced sea salt note paired with jasmine and peach creates a perfect balance between sweet and salty. It transports me to a beach day almost at sunset. I already own the traditional Jadore and was worried they might be similar, but it’s a relief that they have nothing in common. It’s more of a summer heat fragrance and doesn’t lose its elegance.

Opposite to what its olfactory pyramid says, the first thing I felt was the fruity note, a very soft and subtle peach, delicate. Then the perfume takes on another body and transforms into something more classic, until its intensity grows a bit for me, with jasmine predominating. It didn’t seem too special to me; it doesn’t stand out.

I went out of curiosity to smell it, they put it on my wrist, a few seconds passed… I HATED IT! I COULDN’T STAND IT! I ran to wash my arm, and no matter how much I rubbed it, it wouldn’t come off. I was mega frustrated until the next day; I could still smell the horrible scent. I wanted to throw up! Disgusting!

I really liked it; on my skin, the jasmine stands out first, followed by the peach. Too bad it doesn’t last: the trail fades in half an hour, and by 4 hours it’s skin scent, almost nothing. But since the aroma is so beautiful, I don’t mind reapplying.

It’s a very feminine and sensual perfume. I love it; it’s sexy, refined, and delicate all at once. I recommend it for bold girls and for going all out at the club. It’s not a bad idea for daytime either, especially if you work with the public.

The opening is undoubtedly salty, but after a few minutes the scent settles and the floral notes take center stage with clean hints of peach. It’s a lovely fragrance, especially if you like fresh, classy scents.

It starts with a classic, distinguished floral scent, but I don’t detect the salty note like in Olympéa. To my nose, it’s not a beach smell, but rather flowers and something clean, like soap.

It’s too expensive for what it lasts, at least on my skin. The opening is nice, but it vanishes in 15 minutes; then it becomes skin scent for a couple of hours and that’s it.