Raindrops on Roses, Whiskers on Kittens ... and JOY EDT Spray
Written: Oct 17 '07
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Pros: Light, yet hauntingly unforgettable floral/floral fragrance.
Cons: None.
The Bottom Line: Because of its rich-yet-subtle, romantic, floral/floral scent, I recommend Joy EDT spray fragrance second only to that of a live Bulgarian rose.
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| sunpot71's Full Review: Jean Patou Joy 1.5 oz EDT Spray |
Discovery
Nothing makes me feel quite so feminine as a spritz of Jean Patou's Joy eau de toilette (EDT) here and there.
I discovered Joy, when I was quite young, shopping in Paris. I sniffed many wonderful fragrances that day, but the light yet forever-floral bouquet that is Joy was the one that "annointed my senses."
Then, I felt lucky just to be able to window shop in the City of Light. A purchase of a perfume that cost $100 per ounce was not within my means, but I vowed that, one day, the beautiful Catherine d'Neuve, who personified the fragrance for Procter and Gamble, would move over, and Joy would become my signature scent.
History and Composition
It didn't quite work out that way. I was able to indulge in my first purchase of Joy EDT within a year, and along the way, I acquired a fondness for such other fragrances as Chanel #5, Estee Lauder's Beautiful, and Gale Hayman's Beverly Hills DELICIOUS.
Those of you who have similar preferences might be pre-disposed to an appreciation of Joy.
Of the various compositions of perfume, I generally prefer the lighter EDT to the heavier eau de parfum, or parfum. EDT has only about one-third the oil of a parfum (which allows it to be less costly to produce and to buy), and, typically, is 80:10 percent alcohol to water. For some, it's fragrance lasts only a few hours. For me, an EDT lingers all day long.
I find that a sprayed fragrance, while remaining subtle, lasts longer than a splash or a dab. That may be a personal happenstance, but, I wouldn't be surprised if you agree.
Joy's subtle bouquet has top notes of the Bulgarian rose; heart notes of both rose and jasmine of May, as well as Lily of the Valley; and synthetic, musk-like base notes.
The fragrance was created by Henri Alméras, in 1935, for Norman-French, Haute-Couture Designer Jean Patau.
Legend has it the parfum and its derivatives were released, at the height of the Great Depression, to provide a luxury item for customers who could no longer afford the more expensive fashions of the man who popularized the cardigan, debuted the tennis skirt, invented knit swimwear, and eradicated the flapper look of the 1920s (by lengthening women's skirts and returning a natural waistline to fashion.)
Forever Enamoured of Joy
Despite inclusion of other fragrances in my repertoire of presentations, I love Joy EDT spray most. Its roses suit me best. For me, it is enlightening and reminiscent of all things Parisian. It is sensual. It is hauntingly unforgettable.
There is nothing I dislike about Joy EDT spray, in fact ... it is one of my favorite things ...
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Jean Patou opened a small dressmaking salon in Paris, in 1912, and sold his entire 1914 collection to one American buyer. His career was interrupted by WWI during which he served as an army captain. In 1919, he reopened his salon, this time under his own name. His collections were successful from the start.
-- fragrancex.com
... Thanking you for consideration of this review. --Sunpot
Recommended:
Yes
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