Joy by Dior

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I like it. Big 90s vibe with this one! Sexy 90s. Funny enough, I tested Addict just before this one and was disappointed that it wasn't sexy ("addict" kind of implies crazed sexiness... right??). That one was very feminine, safe and boring, while Joy is the one giving foxy 90s supermodel Tyra Banks energy. They should have each other's names, really. Anyway, my point is that I really like this one, and its boring name does not do it justice, lol.

basic basic basic but somehow a pleasant, quiet scent

I have some free samples waiting for me to try and this is one of them. On my skin, the citrus and woody notes blended pleasantly, then the floral and powder notes came gently. This is a foolproof choice for any girlies who want to find a perfume that is safe for everyday wear. Nothing too special, but it sure is clean and elegant.

I loved this fragrance when I bought it, but the bottle is poorly designed and caused the perfume to spoil quickly. The scent became unusually strong, like rancid rose oil. It’s far too expensive for such poor packaging.

I really really don't get the hate for this fragrance! This is absolutely beautiful. Deeply feminine sensual floral and slightly zesty warm musk. Indeed multifaceted! Addictive and mood boosting. And not overstimulating, like so many other perfumes. Currently one of my favorites of all time. 💞🌟💞🌟💞🌟💞

i find myself craving this fragrance every now and then, like, now for instance!! 😊 i gave my 90 ml exemplar away to my mom last summer, but thinking about buying a bottle for myself again. 🙈💖 It's very uncomplicated and indeed quite happy and soft. At the time i found it too lotion like. But there's an aspect of it that i really did and still like! Edit: My new bottle came in the mail today and it is exactly as i hoped and remembered it would be! It is a very very qualitative easy reach perfume. I'm a little tired of my heavy specials like angel by mugler or spicy gucci guilty, and other heavy vanillas. But this is such a gem There's patchouli and cassis in here, and often they make the spice too heavy but it's blended so seamless here, it's freaking delicious. The benzoin is topping it off perfectly. 💖💞💖 Spring and hints of summer are in the air with this one

It's a nice summer fragrance, a little basic and forgettable. It's definitely overpriced for the weak projection and poor performance it gives so you are basically paying for brand in this case. I initially got a small bottle for my mum but she used it pretty quickly over the summer because of the constant need of reapplying. Many years after I got myself a bigger bottle and I get that the scent is a little generic but overall it's nice. Nice and friendly. I just really wished it had better projection and performance. I need to respray it every 2 hours and I'm not even kidding.

HELL NO. I’ve hated this since day one. When I worked at a fragrance counter back in 2018, even smelling this from the bottle gave me instant headaches - and after recently trying a sample, nothing has changed. There’s something about this scent that I genuinely cannot tolerate, and it still triggers headaches for me. The notes list citrus (bergamot and mandarin), but I get none of that. To my nose, it’s immediately sweet and powdery, not fresh or citrusy in the slightest. This is the kind of perfume that, if I accidentally sprayed it on myself, I’d be in the shower straight away trying to scrub it off. I wouldn’t spend my own money on this, I won’t use the sample again, and if someone gifted it to me, I’d re-gift it without hesitation.

It is a perfect everyday scent. Lovable and chic enough but a classic that feels timeless. The opening is winning and beautiful. My husband likes it, too. He was sniffing the air near me appreciatively. And he is picky. Juicy start covers rosy heart. It is hard to describe. The top has fruity tinge, the heart is floral and the base is musky, light and clean. Rose is the only undeniable presence. Rose and a creamy, musk. Perfect for university and for work. Not without charm for private setting. Sometimes I need something classy but not recognizable. Without identity. Something just pleasant but a secret as to what the scent is. This fits the bill. It means it does not have much personality and yet it has mass appeal. It reminds me a bit of Miss Dior Rose N'Roses In summer it does not seem to last long. In character it reminds me of Idole by Lancome.

Love the scent, beautiful, floral, musky, clear and clean smelling . Very feminine, youthful fragrance and as the name says it , a joy to wear this. My only remark would be that this does not last so much , compared to the other eau de parfums i have.

got joy by dior when it first released and it stayed in my closet until now I used to reach for it so seldomly. however now I come to appreciate it more and more. it is much better than miss dior and other rich florals. and I appreciate the comment below by @dark-gardenia, very on point.

I like this but must agree with many of the other reviews. This is a bit generic and underwhelming. It’s pretty, albeit, a bit sharp and synthetic smelling. I blind bought this and I truly love most Dior scents. This one seems to have strayed a bit too much for me! I don’t have a problem with paying a high price if it smells expensive, having a sophistication or special occasion feel. This one is a pleasant easy reach fragrance; nothing that wows me. The dry down is a bit better. However, there are many more affordable options for what I feel I’d use this for that I like more.

Powdery. Reminds me of vintage fragrances.

Smells soft, citrusy, and musky — like clean skin after a warm shower. Feels lighthearted and polite — presentable but not memorable.

Reminds of cheap kens aftershave. Extremely powdery, musky, patchoulli heavy with some citrus. The patchoulli and powder is dialed up to funk levels. Like a bit poopy with baby powder and musk. Seems like a powdery sweet rest home frag, strong enough to cover oopsies. Only lasts a few hours so it seems vastly overpriced to me. I hate the cheap plasticy lid.

I love it. Fresh, floral, girly, classy, ladylike. I could wear this day or night, summer or winter and never get tired of it. Like a cross between Fleurs d'Orlane and Cristalle. Very well blended. If someone wants to do a trade, I'd swap my LPRN or Scentiment. Just wish it had better staying power.

Perfume floral almiscarado e um pouquinho atalcado. O aroma é bom na saída, mas em meia hora o cheiro some. Se eu esfregar a mão no pescoço consigo sentir o cheiro. Enfim, estou usando no dia a dia até acabar. Não vale o preço.

This is one of those perfumes that makes you question how we got here - how a luxury house like Dior can put out something like this and charge premium prices for it. This smells like it came straight off a drugstore shelf. Weak projection, poor longevity, and a generic floral blend that does absolutely nothing to your senses. If you’ve got money to spend and want to smell like every other pink floral in a silver bottle, go for it. But there’s a whole fascinating world of fragrance out there, and this just isn’t worth it. You’re paying for the name, not the experience. Ironically, I sampled this knowing it would disappoint. But I did it to remind myself of the difference between these hollow creations and the scents that truly move me. The ones that unfold in layers, that linger in memory, that make your knees buckle. Joy isn’t that. It’s ten minutes of “meh” before you forget you were even wearing it. Don't waste your money.

an average citrusy floral scent, very easy to wear. nothing special about it. I usually love this type of scents, and I liked it when I tried it and decided to buy it. but now I can't wear it because I can't help noticing the musk note, you can feel it from the first second and until the end. unfortunately in this scent the musk is quite repellant for me.

Smells basic and is so weak for the price you pay.

Boring perfume I blind brought. My cousin wanted a Dior perfume and it come up for sale b4 I could warn her she brought it from same seller. No complaints from her so I guess each to ones own but to me it smelt like wet wipes and a freshly changed baby. No thanks .

Not a dupe but reminds me of Chanel Allure. It also reminds me of a slightly musky, more grown up Dolce & Gabbana Devotion. Very easy wear. Surprised it's not as popular as Miss Dior line. I find it more powdery with a light spray and more fresh and musky with a heavier spray.

So let me see if I get this straight. Lots of people here say it reminds them very much of Allure - which I agree with. Then if you go to Allure's page, a majority finds it beautiful, classy, warm, etc. Yet Joy is being trashed as generic and uninteresting. Something here I don't get?... Anyway, I got to know Joy this week and I love it. As mentioned, similar to Allure but lighter, more wearable (Allure has more density, which makes it less versatile and a bit cloying to me). Adequatly poised and mature for a 46 year old lady, without being matronly. Great for all kinds of situations and temperatures, so a potential signature scent. Honestly, even if Joy was completely "uninteresting" and "generic", I'm at that age where one is confident enough to just not care about such considerations. Beauty doesn't equate novelty.

I somehow enjoy this very much. I had a sample in 2021 and I remember hating it at first sniff, but not I found a bottle for very cheap and I got it and I love it now!!! I remember that I thought it was very “zesty” and sour, but now I smell a lot of sweetness and even a gourmand note. I don’t like jasmin usually and I think the grasse rose made a great job concealing the jasmine’s heaviness. At first smell the citrusness reminded me of D&G Q, but then it resembles Givenchy Irresistable due to the musk and rose and vanilla. It is generic, and I agree that there is a lack of Dior DNA. But there is definitelya luxury segment DNA, maybe a kinship with Givenchy? I’m also pleased with the sillage. It’s strong. It’s not unforgettable but it’s very attractive. I have about 100 different perfumes but I am sure I will wear this every now and then—also imo its genericness makes it more suitable for everyday wear because I am usually so afraid to run out of my unique ones so I end up rarely using them lol…

This gets a good 4-6 hours on me. I notice the 6 or more comes when I use lotion on my skin - and if it's colder weather. This does AWFUL in the heat. Smells good - but it is not strong at all in hot weather. I love how the peach shines through in the open - but fades over time. A sweetness is nice along the floral and musky soapy feel.

A firm favourite. Literally what it says on the bottle. This is total Joy. A beautiful scent, powdery and clean. A 'just got out of the bath smelling sensuous, soapy and clean scent' I can wear it even when I have a migraine it's that comforting. The dry down is heavenly. I just wish it lasted longer as the Intense version has a totally different profile.

two words: extremely powdery. i can pick up a slight tinge of citrus but that's it. enjoyable but it relies completely on one's enjoyment of powdery scents.

Soapy floral. Pleasant and neutral. Forgettable, but likeable. Nice and polite. Good for everyday use. Year-rounder, which is its biggest asset. A musky rose-jasmin, bergamot, peach and cedar are also detectable. Summer performance is weak, this is not its perfect season, but still wearable. Joy Intense has a much sweeter base in comparison, it's a gourmand. Joy reminds me of Idole by Lancome, but with less charm. Despite all its flaws, it is universal.

although I like the refreshing citrus notes in this fragrance, but the scent is too subtle and the longevity is very weak, it only lasted for about 1 hour on my skin, so that was very disappointing.