01/03/2021

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Somewhat underestimated fragrance with an impressionistic basic statement
Joy resembles Allure by Chanel, no question. But what distinguishes the two?
Allure has no clear linear scent progression, it flashes every now and then the strong citrus note. Also, Allure contains a vanilla note, which is elegant. Often vanilla is strangely artificial and not a great pleasure. To this fragrance, it gives a warm woody note. Joy is similar, but its progression is quite classic. However, musk plays the lead role in the base notes. It is altogether fresher, creamier and also cooler, but with a definite sweetness. Joy is not a complicated fragrance, it doesn't want to challenge, it wants to please. It is arguably a fragrance for the small moment of the moment. The Impressionists also celebrated in art the spontaneous impressions they tried to capture directly, out in the fresh air and in nature. Joy I associate with the numerous water lily paintings of Claude Monet. The latter is well remembered by the world. Joy is not likely to become such a landmark. Personally, I have to note that Joy has a subtle aquatic note that I appreciate, although I don't usually care much for aquatic accords.
However, Allure by Chanel has taken on the role of a modern classic. This one glows, while Joy cools.
Joy is a no brainer especially for summer, it definitely has that French casual elegant chic. Joy and Allure maintain a close relationship in terms of florality; however, not in the base note. In the top note, Joy is a bit fresher due to the easily discernible bergamot. In general, the musk in Dior smells very typical of Dior, just as the vanilla in Allure smells very typical of chanel. Allure is better suited for the evening by the strong sillage and Joy eckt anyway little.
Overall, Joy comes off only moderately well here. On the one hand, perhaps because of the name, which is a great fragrance of Jean Patou. On the other hand, one can interpret complaisance also positively.
A naming right can expire sometimes. Either way, a brand like Dior wouldn't have needed to "steal" a name to successfully market a fragrance. They have been doing this skillfully for years, just look at the many, sometimes more or less nice Miss Dior flankers.
Allure has no clear linear scent progression, it flashes every now and then the strong citrus note. Also, Allure contains a vanilla note, which is elegant. Often vanilla is strangely artificial and not a great pleasure. To this fragrance, it gives a warm woody note. Joy is similar, but its progression is quite classic. However, musk plays the lead role in the base notes. It is altogether fresher, creamier and also cooler, but with a definite sweetness. Joy is not a complicated fragrance, it doesn't want to challenge, it wants to please. It is arguably a fragrance for the small moment of the moment. The Impressionists also celebrated in art the spontaneous impressions they tried to capture directly, out in the fresh air and in nature. Joy I associate with the numerous water lily paintings of Claude Monet. The latter is well remembered by the world. Joy is not likely to become such a landmark. Personally, I have to note that Joy has a subtle aquatic note that I appreciate, although I don't usually care much for aquatic accords.
However, Allure by Chanel has taken on the role of a modern classic. This one glows, while Joy cools.
Joy is a no brainer especially for summer, it definitely has that French casual elegant chic. Joy and Allure maintain a close relationship in terms of florality; however, not in the base note. In the top note, Joy is a bit fresher due to the easily discernible bergamot. In general, the musk in Dior smells very typical of Dior, just as the vanilla in Allure smells very typical of chanel. Allure is better suited for the evening by the strong sillage and Joy eckt anyway little.
Overall, Joy comes off only moderately well here. On the one hand, perhaps because of the name, which is a great fragrance of Jean Patou. On the other hand, one can interpret complaisance also positively.
A naming right can expire sometimes. Either way, a brand like Dior wouldn't have needed to "steal" a name to successfully market a fragrance. They have been doing this skillfully for years, just look at the many, sometimes more or less nice Miss Dior flankers.
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