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Joywomen Eau De Parfum
- Design House: Jean Patou
- Fragrance Notes: Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Bulgarian Rose, Jasmine, Sandalwood
- Year Introduced: 1930
- Recommended Use: evening
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I became intrigued with the history of the original, very expensive Joy perfume by Jean Patou. When I found some of the modern Patou formulation here I ordered both the parfum and the EDT versions and I absolutely love both of them, although there seems to be a slight difference I can't describe. The bottle is lovely, too. Like all the classic perfumes, the formulations have had to change over the decades, but apparently this Patou version is much like the original. Sadly, even this is said to no longer be in production by the company that bought Patou. (The newer silver imposter isn't the same at all and should not use the name "Joy.") I understand why Joy was such a big deal long ago. The fragrance is like nothing else I've ever tried. On me, it gets even better in the first half hour, as it can seem a bit strong at first. It's a floral scent but has a touch of something different and quite unique; maybe that's its magic. I'm adding to my stash of Joy as I'm afraid the Jean Patou version will become totally unavailable.
5 StarsWritten by cec2 on May 20, 2024
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Thank you for bringing Joy back into my life. And at such a reasonable price. I started wearing it in my late teens when it was more expensive than gold. I rationed the bottles as much as possible and then Joy by Jean Patou just disappeared. I kept an empty bottle for years to savor its glorious, but diminishing rose and floral signature scent. I am nearly 80 years old and that last bottle is long gone so I am thrilled it is now available. It lasts and lasts. I wear it in the evenings as there are so many scent-free places now. The newer perfumes have such a horrid chemical smell that I don’t wear them at all. Joy is like an heirloom perfume that never gets old and after all these years, its scent doesn’t degrade on my skin. I read that keeping perfume in the fridge helps to keep it longer. I’m on my way to the kitchen now to see how that works.
5 StarsWritten by DocCop on August 28, 2023