Alternatives
Perfumes that smell like Joy
Joy by Patou (1930) is built around Rose, Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine. Here are the ten perfumes in our encyclopedia that come closest, with what each one shares and what sets it apart.
« An avalanche of rose and jasmine, given flesh by a touch of civet. »
- 1
Van Cleef & Arpels · 1987
Gem
Shared notes: Tuberose, Rose, Jasmine, Iris, Ylang-Ylang. What differs: Peach, Plum, Cypress.
- 2
Paloma Picasso · 1984
Mon Parfum
Shared notes: Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Jasmine, Iris, Civet. What differs: Bergamot, Lemon, Hyacinth.
- 3
Boucheron · 1988
Boucheron (femme)
Shared notes: Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Sandalwood, Civet. What differs: Marigold, Orange Blossom, Apricot.
- 4
Montana · 1986
Parfum de Peau
Shared notes: Rose, Tuberose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood. What differs: Marigold, Peach, Plum.
- 5
Chanel · 2017
Gabrielle
Shared notes: Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang, Tuberose, Musk, Sandalwood. What differs: Grapefruit, Mandarin, Black Currant. Same family (Floral).
- 6
Rochas · 1960
Madame Rochas
Shared notes: Rose, Jasmine, Tuberose, Iris, Ylang-Ylang. What differs: Aldehydes, Bergamot, Lemon.
- 7
Guy Laroche · 1966
Fidji
Shared notes: Ylang-Ylang, Rose, Jasmine, Tuberose, Iris. What differs: Galbanum, Carnation, Clove.
- 8
Jean-Louis Scherrer · 1979
Jean-Louis Scherrer
Shared notes: Tuberose, Jasmine, Rose, Sandalwood, Civet. What differs: Aldehydes, Green Notes, Violet.
- 9
Van Cleef & Arpels · 1976
First
Shared notes: Jasmine, Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Sandalwood, Musk. What differs: Aldehydes, Bergamot, Black Currant.
- 10
Dior · 2010
New Look 1947
Shared notes: Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Rose, Iris. What differs: Pink Pepper, Peony, Benzoin. Same family (Floral).
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume smells most like Joy?
Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, Gem by Van Cleef & Arpels is the closest: it shares 6 notes with Joy, including Tuberose, Rose, Jasmine.
What is an alternative to Joy from another house?
Gem (Van Cleef & Arpels, 1987) picks up Tuberose, Rose, Jasmine in a different interpretation.
How is this ranking built?
We compare the top, heart and base notes of every perfume. Rare notes weigh more than very common ones like musk or bergamot; olfactory family and gender refine the score. Nothing replaces trying it on skin.