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19011985 – :
Joy Forever 2.5oz EDP bottle reviewed.
I have to be honest, I had read these reviews and this wasnt really on my try list. However, I received a sweet correspondence from Thomas Fontaine himself thanking me for supporting Patou.
I do love Patou. In all its incarnations (except the P&G Years) Mr. Fontaine won me over not only being a superior perfumer, but also I own Colony Heritage and the latest formulas of 1000 Edp, Joy Edp and Sublime Edp. All were very good in the midst of IFRA regulations which, Fontaine was a open critic to the organization. I also agree that IFRA has absolutely decimated the art of perfumery.
I ordered his stand alone contribution to the “Joy” cannon of fragrances, Joy Forever EDP. A translucent, bright, sparkling opening with sweet fruits of mandarin, bergamot, orange blossom and peach. It is done in the same vein as the new Norell. I prefer Joy Forever as its much more opulent in its configuration. Jasmine, rose, marigold and a green galbanum balance the natural sweetness. A spicy nuance comes into play at hour 3 I can assume its the orris joining in while the heart opens. Light woods, amber , and white musks conclude the dry down. I must say the use of white musk is used expertly here to add freshness and luminosity rather than laundry soap cleanliness. (THANK YOU!!) The blending is tremendous and very rare for current formulations out in the marketplace. Again, a hallmark of french perfumary still alive at the house of Patou.
If you like Chanel 5 L’eau, Premiere, Lubin Gin Fizz, or Norell -Joy Forever will appeal to you. It is not the strongest rendering of an EDP formula so I would imagine the body cream would help this tremendously as a boost. Keep in mind this was not designed to be in the heavy vintage league of older Patous. Joy forever was intended as the modern, bright, luminous entry into the Patou cannon updated for modern times.
Mr. Fontaine did a lovely job on JF. He has added interesting notes that do not bore or copy the syrupy sweet fragrances of the time, and manages to make JF a modern, unique daytime scent thats always appropriate. Silage is low and close to the body. Over sprayers/heavy handed users rejoice! You can get as lavish as you want! Longevity I get 4-6 hrs in my wearing and I do advise to spray on skin and clothing.
Sophisticated, Fresh, Translucent, Bright- Joy Forever.
MakarS – :
Another name for this “Joy” could be “Don’t Bother”. Terrible blind buy. It turned to a skin scent in under 45 minutes. I can only detect the inoffensive florals and a little weak amber note if my nose is pressed against my skin.
Now I know why I got my barely used 30ml for $12.
skurn – :
Out of all 4 Jean Patou that I tested (Joy, Joy Forever, 1000 and Sublime), this one to me is the most “modern”, and “easier” to appreciate (if not like or love), compared to the rest. It is a beautiful sweet floral scent that suits my taste better in this modern world and also still takes me back to the classy charm of the ladies back then (sorry, I can only take so much of heavy or “well made”, true classic perfumes. They are always too strong, too concentrated to me, even though they do last the best).
Joy Forever by Jean Patou is something I can’t quite describe but enjoy very much. Marigold and Jasmine are also found in Jo Malone Jasmine Sambac and Marigold Cologne Intense, but they are more well blended here with each other to create a very unique smell that I rarely detected from other fragrances before, while in Jo Malone’s, they are somehow still “separated” from each other and the Jasmine there is more dominant. If I plan on getting one between these two, I’d rather go with Joy Forever than Jo Malone’s.
gautleddent – :
Wow, this turned out to be a big surprise for me in a good way. I tested it at the mall and at first thought “Eh…” Walked around for an hour sniffing my wrist and still thought “Eh…probably not.” There was a slight sharpness and a vintage-y vibe to it that I’m trying to like but actually don’t. Went to a couple more places and on the way home I kept getting whiffs of a slightly powdery, seductive, slightly mysterious floral that I absolutely loved. I could not believe that is what this turned into! In about 3 hours it somehow moved from “Dislike” to “Next Buy”. Some perfumes have a life of their own and aren’t meant to be understood.
vik.sant – :
I was given a bottle of this from a friend last week. She is a 65 year old alcholic who has lived a full adventurous life.
She knows a good perfume.
She knows the history of Jean Patou.
She thought I might like to be introduced to a new old scent.
This has an old familiar comfort to it. It is not over powerful at any point. Others who complain about its staying power are either using the eau toilette or just dont get it.
I believe the marigold and amber is what gives it the warmth that lingers on the skin for a long time. It doesnt wander far from you to annoy those around you. It sits close, so only those you invite near will be seduced.
I like it. But it isnt for everyday. It is for intimate occasions.
rossiy77 – :
A fine gorgeous smooth sweet version of Balmain Ivoire to my nose…
Scent is lovely but low silage.
Pendalf-99 – :
I actually received a manufacturer sample with a purchase from a German fragrance shop. I cannot smell ANYTHING….well, I smell a “little” of something but cannot identify any ONE note at all. Surprised at how very weak this is….
ALEX69UKH – :
It is a great fragrance.
At last Jean Patou is back thanks to the talent of the new perfumer.
My wife tried it and had only compliments about it. I really love it on her.
It is right in the Patou spirit!
It is elegant as rich with the typical Patou’s floral accord.
maksimsorokin – :
this is amazing. so beautiful. i’m going to treasure my little sampler vial of this… i don’t think i can afford a bottle but i wish i could.
jasmine, cedar, and orange blossom are typically dealbreaker scents for me (i don’t want to smell of poo, hamster cages, or fritos) but amazingly everything else in this is just gorgeous.
a girl in my elementary school class (she hated me, which was fine, ‘cuz i didn’t like her either), her mom wore the most amazing perfume. now, that was nearly 30 years ago so i know it wasn’t this, but the smell of her mom’s perfume (no idea what it was, i never got the nerve to ask) has stuck with me, and this is the first thing i’ve encountered that was close.
xst259InsuffBooni – :
Full review to come later but this is most certainly NOT edp strength.
zfv266speagoessenda – :
This Joy cannot be as disappointing as a rollercoaster ride that doesn’t scare you one bit.
I don’t know why I used that comparison, but you get my point.
It is a lovely fragrance of flowers and sweet whispers … OF LIES !!! The scent does not last long. This bottle is truly such a waste of money, being a tad on the pricey side. As much as I love Joy (my Mom’s signature fragrance). This Forever… what an irony !
Scent-wise, it is worth taking home. Then you realize, “oh well… I can’t seem to leave the bottle home because as soon as I step out of the house, the smell is gone.”
Why, oh why?
home_88 – :
Thin light inoffensive citrusy floral at first (smells nothing like the original Joy by the way.)
Lasting power is very poor – it was gone within an hour or so.
Very overpriced and so not worth it.
lapaev68 – :
I really want to try this, it sounds soft and gentle, fresh and really feminine. I have no more idea rather than the description above and reviews down,but it really looks not from the current trends and fads of woody/woody/woody and woody.
gena1946 – :
I received a sample of this for Beauty Week at one of the department stores. It is floral and then dries down to sweet, but it is very faint and doesn’t last particularly long. I’m sure this is not cheap, but it feels that way…
My husband described it as “a little perfumy”, which is a review on the side of negative for him (if it really bad, his face will literally turn red).
I don’t think this is worth it, but that’s just me.
Varlam04 – :
I will definitely have to try this one but am concerned about the marigold overshadowing the other flowers as I find it to be quite pungent! Guess the only way to tell is to try it on my skin – if it is very carefully blended the other notes are good. I see that Thomas Fontaine is the nose behind the fragrance so one would assume it will be the very best! Glad it is not a “flanker” and is a “new perfume”. Alexandrarae