Joy by Dior Intense by Dior

Delicate and mature; it shines on cold winter days. It’s intimate; you’ll feel it. If you like it and get sad that it’s discontinued, try Allure by Chanel; it has a vintage vibe but shares several traits.

It has nothing going for it compared to Intense: neither longevity nor projection. I have to bring my nose close; it’s very intimate and lasts at most 2 to 3 hours. It smells like gardenia or freesia with vanilla and talc. Nothing extraordinary or eccentric, nor elegant; just delicacy and poor performance. Similar to other perfumes and even cheaper, it seems mediocre and disappointing since I expected something stronger than the original. It’s not worth the price; any pharmacy has perfumes that smell like talc and flower with vanilla, common and simple notes. Even a Sarkany perfume I heard about at Farmacity had better projection and longevity with a more accentuated aroma, and it cost five times less. What a disappointment; it’s not ugly, but I can’t see myself spending more than $100 on this little bottle with a mediocre scent.

I bought it blind despite the bad reviews; I don’t understand why. It’s not usually my type, but when I put it on, I feel elegant, feminine, and like a classy woman; maybe it’s the musk. Dior handles musk and roses in an angelic way. I wear it all year, day and night, for semi-formal to formal events. The bottle is beautiful, the magnetic cap is great, and the CD seal always stays upright.

The original Joy is nothing special; it just smells like perfume. Joy Intense enters from the right side of the stage. The amplified vanilla puts it in another league compared to the original. Joy Intense is a rich bouquet of roses and jasmines with vanilla. It’s beautiful, floral, and vanilla-scented, suitable for everyday use. It’s one of the few that lists bergamot in the notes, but my nose detects it not at all; what a blessing.

Nobody should hate this; it’s gorgeous! I know it’s not as gourmand as I like, but it’s super pretty. It smells like the 90s—very floral and talc-like with a sweet vanilla touch. It’s feminine, formal, and unobtrusive, perfect for everyday wear. It lasts over 6 hours and has good sillage. It could be my signature scent for hot days. It’s not a bomb or world-changing, but it’s perfect for closed events without being intrusive or unnoticed.

I bought it without ever having tried it. So even though I didn’t love it, when I want an elegant and mature scent, I’ll reach for this.

I bought it without testing it first. Although I didn’t fall in love with it, when I’m looking for an elegant and mature scent, I’ll keep coming back to this one.

I have it and like it for spring-summer in Spain. Very stylish, as they say, from the 90s. It’s clean, long-lasting, and has good sillage. On my skin, it’s very citrusy at first, but I love the dry-down and the finish. Easy and pleasant scent, suitable for a wide age range. Thanks Dior for something different, not copied from those boring sweet gourmands. I don’t know what’s wrong with people who say it’s sweet by god.

Too talc-like for me. It opens with citrus, vanilla, jasmine, and lots of musk, but then it just smells like strong powder. For me, it’s a no; I prefer its older sibling, Joy.

It’s funny they rate it as extremely sweet; surely they haven’t tried Katy Perry’s Meaow, which is pure sugar. It’s exactly as described: floral with vanilla, uncomplicated but with an elegant and well-worked dry-down. What happens now is that people wear seven liters and still complain about longevity; I think it’s a nasal issue. It’s a good perfume for those who like well-crafted floral-vanilla scents, without surprises or twists.

Just used it for the first time. Smells like sweet roses with jasmine and vanilla. Very nice and feminine. I’m not sure how long it lasts on my skin since it’s new. I also have the original, which I perceive as light depending on the day; I choose it for daily use in the heat. I like both, but I’m sticking with this intense one.

I love it! I found it sophisticated, delicate, and elegant. Fresh rose blends, a touch of subtle and natural vanilla. Not all fragrances have to smell like a subway car to be good. It lasts me about 6 hours; every skin is a world. It has that special Dior house touch. The bottle in person is super beautiful, minimalist, classic, and excellent material.

I received a sample and oh my god (never better said)! What sugary jam! What hyper-concentrated sweetness! I’m not a huge gourmand fan, but there are compositions I like. I just couldn’t handle this one. I like the opening; it has a certain charm, but then it settles and loses its freshness to become so sweet. To me, it doesn’t smell like candy, but rather bakery goods or red berry jam. That’s about it. Maybe on other skin it highlights something different, but it’s not for me.

Joy plus Joy Intense plus (Chanel Allure EdT x Chanel Allure EDP) equals Chanel Allure Sensuelle.