Joy

18 reseñas

Mostrando las más recientes primero.

• pablOSO

  November 19, 2012

  

  Feminine, elegant, floral, innocent… it’s not a sexy scent, but it’s incredibly delicious. To me, it perfectly captures the image of the classic woman: feminine, as sweet as a flower, and so delicate.

• Boy.Capel

  September 4, 2013

  

  Super intense fragrance that screams opulence; no wonder they called it ‘the most expensive perfume in the world’. The civeta note is very prominent, but with a floral-aldehydic base, it’s not for delicate noses looking for soft scents. Recommended for women with character, 40 and up; it’s a very formal perfume.

• juli poly brus

  October 21, 2013

  

  And at 957 euros, I think not even a sample can be found!

• Selene

  May 6, 2014

  

  Joy is pure elegance, one of the few that blends jasmine and neroli without getting messy. It handles those notes perfectly and unlocks their full potential. It makes us adore civet, those animalic secretions that make it fascinating to the nose, even if many won’t be a fan. Thanks to the peach, it doesn’t feel dry; it stays juicy and sweet without being cloying. Don’t see it as a jasmine copy; while it looks very similar, it’s far more ambitious. Upon application, green notes, civet, and aldehydes take the lead. The jasmine is there from the start, but with all that rush of notes, it only starts to harmonize and gain strength after a few minutes. In the dry down, the rose and valley lily take center stage. Civet and the green notes persist throughout the fragrance but fade from the beginning to make room for others. Excellent floral!

• Selene

  May 24, 2014

  

  Joy is pure elegance, one of the few that blends jasmine and neroli without getting messy. It handles those notes perfectly, unlocking their full potential. It makes us adore civet, those animal secretions that make it fascinating to the nose, even though many probably won’t like it. With the peach note, it doesn’t feel dry; it stays juicy and sweet without being cloying. Don’t see it as a jasmine copy; while it looks very similar, it’s far more ambitious. Upon application, green notes, civet, and aldehydes dominate at first. The jasmine is there from the start, but amidst all that rush of notes, it only truly harmonizes and gains strength after a few minutes. At the end, rose and valley lily take the spotlight. Civet and the green notes persist throughout the fragrance but fade from the beginning to make room for others. Excellent floral!

• Lizzie

  March 14, 2015

  

  I picked this up at a bazaar, a tiny sample bottle… I loved the scent, like that perfume from back in the day, powerful yet feminine and delicate. I’m almost out of it, and it’s one of my favorites. A true gem.

• Lizzie

  March 16, 2015

  

  I found it in a bazaar, a small test bottle… I loved the scent, like that perfume from back in the day, powerful yet feminine and delicate. I’m almost out of it, but it’s one of my favorites. A true jewel.

• geni35

  July 12, 2015

  

  I loved it…

• Josesan

  January 22, 2020

  

  JOY BY JEAN PATOU Eau De Toilette, or how I collapsed from pure ecstasy. A test of a 2000 edition, in EDT version, which looks like it’s from 1930 due to how well-preserved and formulated it is. The Fragrance profile falls short. It’s not just floral; it’s an aldehydic floral chypre like Chanel 5 and Joya, the triplets. I love this triumvirate of powerful women. Jean Patou (1887-1936) started with his father, a tanner, and later with his uncle, a furrier, learning design. He entered perfumery in 1925 after the success of Chanel and Poiret. In 1930, he commissioned Henry Almeras to create Joy, a mix of rose and jasmine in gigantic proportions: over 10,000 jasmine flowers from Grasse and 28 dozen roses from Grasse and Bulgaria for three centiliters. Hence the slogan: ‘Joy, the most expensive perfume in the world’. Later versions weren’t as luxurious. Joy was based on Chanel 5, following the trend of aldehydic florals from the 20s. Just as there were fougère, aquatic, gourmand, or ambroxan trends, there will always be new ones. The 2000 Joy is an aldehydic that overwhelms, even though the profile doesn’t mention them, because if they were used in 2000, they must have been a roar in 1930. From the start, there’s a mix of musk, civet, and all the anal, perianal, prostatic, and vesicular glands that exist. That scent of my childhood of ladies who smelled like rich people, whose breath smelled bad, were unreachable, or had just stepped out of the bathroom without washing. An intense, animal, fecal, post-fecal, halitotic, sensual, sexual, obscene, baroque, sophisticated, and incredibly ravishing scent that drags you to lustful hells without redemption. The smell of sin par excellence. I like it, even if it burns in hell. May God have pity on my weakness. I thought I wouldn’t tolerate it after years. How we’ve changed! Nothing smells like this anymore, and most would find it unbearable. The flowers that define it most are carnation and ylang-ylang, linking it to Chanel 5 and Joya. Rose and jasmine are in the background, boosting those two. There’s also patchouli and oakmoss. An aldehydic floral chypre can shine with resins like labdanum and turpentine, and woods like lichens and deep mosses. Having someone make a perfume with these notes smell like ambrosia is a mystery. The 2000 test is a classicism of other eras. Its trail and performance are apocalyptically unstoppable.

• monsieurleather

  December 17, 2020

  

  I have a bottle from 1983, as well as 10,000 and Sublime. The review by La DameDe Noir moved me, and I identify fully with it; little to add. For me, Joy is the least current of the three, less wearable by today’s standards, though they are true jewels. I suppose civet has something to do with it, just as does the treatment of the rose and jasmine. Accustomed to sugary florals, the sweetness of these flowers (made with the best essential oils to be the most expensive perfume) will make many dismiss them as associated with older women. I clarify that I didn’t test it on skin, only on blotter paper, as I don’t wear feminine perfumes. Joy is absolutely feminine. Today, with Chanel 5 still selling, Joy is better, so it should be in stores for everyone to know. It has great presence, abundant quality, and evolves for hours, softening the civet and making the ylang-ylang creamy. A historical, mythical floral fragrance, a prototype that lasts hours and every woman (or man) should know. A fragrance with good taste, for a woman of class and natural elegance who asserts her status without fuss, kind but with personality. I repeat: 10,000 or Sublime are more popular today, but they don’t dethrone Joy as a mythical perfume. An honor to have met you, Joy au revoir!

• AuryUnicorn

  April 15, 2022

  

  This perfume came into my hands thanks to my mother. She was gifted it when she was 20 and, captivated by the scent, decided to keep the entire bottle. The aroma is strong and bold; from the moment you detect it, it makes an impression, and there’s no doubt it’s Joy. The roses stand out powerfully without losing the class and distinctive elegance of this fragrance. A scent perfect for a sensual, confident woman. It’s a shame it’s no longer available, but for me, having a full bottle left is a real treasure.

• AuryUnicorn

  April 15, 2022

  

  This perfume came into my hands thanks to my mother. She was gifted it when she was 20, fell in love with the scent, and kept the whole bottle. It smells strong and firm; from the very first moment, there’s no doubt it’s Joy. The roses stand out with power without losing their distinctive class and elegance. Ideal for a sensual and confident woman. What a pity it’s no longer available and costs a fortune, but lucky to have a full bottle.

• Lux

  September 27, 2022

  

  A vintage flower shop decorated with gold leaf and lots of patina. A concept similar to Diorissimo but very different, with a sharper execution of the rose and nard; more floral variety. Both carry jasmine, but here it’s surrounded by other flowers. It’s a classic florality, very structured, with the natural and wild parts perfectly measured and controlled. I imagine beauty salons or majestic dressing rooms smelling of this. For lovers of vintage floral scents, grab both Diorissimo and Joy.

• Benjamin Alamo - 1389

  October 6, 2023

  

  The legendary Joy, the most expensive perfume in the world. It piques my curiosity immensely; I’ve only read and heard praise for its complexity and exquisite blend of top notes, speaking of quality. This is the perfume worn by the legendary Doña María Félix. I hope one day I can experience that scent…

• Benjamin Alamo - 1389

  October 12, 2023

  

  The legendary Joy, the most expensive perfume in the world. It piques my curiosity; I’ve only read and heard praises about its complexity and exquisite combination of the finest notes, speaking of quality. It’s the scent of the incredibly famous Doña María Félix. I hope one day I can smell that…

• Jaime Ramírez

  March 29, 2024

  

  This was the favorite perfume of the Cuban singer Celia Cruz 💞🆗👍

• dasparfum

  October 6, 2024

  

  Elegant, floral, and delicious. It transports me to the women of the Roaring Twenties obsessed with the latest fashion. The most expensive perfume in the world, just as Jean Patou intended for ‘JOY’. A pure feeling of happiness, an olfactory essay. After the 1929 crisis, Patou and Almeras chose those notes for this elixir. Top notes: Bulgarian rose, ylang-ylang, and nard. Heart: jasmine and May rose. Base: musk and sandalwood. Designed by Louis Sue, later housed in Bacarat crystal to look even more luxurious. In 1960, it was pirated, just like the clones we see today. In the 20s, 28 dozen roses and 10,000 jasmine flowers were needed for just 30 ml. Only the wealthiest could afford it. I detect ylang-ylang, nard, and magnolias in the opening and dry down, along with aldehydic notes. After 30 minutes, it’s a powerful yet delicate symphony. It makes you feel powerful, believe me; on the skin, it’s sweetness, class, and character. Thank you, Jean Patou, for your creations, including 10,000 and Sublime.

• Plantasia

  December 12, 2024

  

  Carmen Salinas admitted it in an interview: it was the scent of Doña María Félix. I’m dying to try it someday.