Joy
Jean PatouEau de Parfum1930
Side by side
Joy vs. Sofia
Is Joy better than Sofia?
Sofia rates higher with the community, while Joy wears longer on skin.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Jasmine
white floralrosefloralwoodysweet
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Joy and Sofia?
| Joy | Sofia | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 1930 | 2014 |
| Gender | Female | Female |
| Perfumer | Henri Almeras | — |
| Best season | Fall | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do Joy and Sofia smell?
Joy
White Floral
Rose
Floral
Tuberose
Yellow Floral
Woody
Musky
Powdery
Sofia
White Floral
Woody
Honey
Sweet
Rose
Patchouli
Floral
Citrus
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Joy and Sofia share?
Top
Ylang-YlangTuberose
Orange BlossomJasmine
Heart
JasmineRose.Rose
Rose honey
Base
MuskSandalwood
PatchouliWoody Notes
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
JasmineRose.RoseYlang-YlangTuberose
Orange BlossomJasmine
Woody Notes
Sandalwood
Woody Notes
Where they fit
When and where do Joy and Sofia work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Joy or Sofia?
| Joy | Sofia | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 4-6 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | strong |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Joy and Sofia?
Joy doesn't ask permission. It was born to be too much, too floral, too opulent, too present, and that's exactly why people keep reaching for it ninety years later.Joy
It arrives like a declaration, then settles into something far more interesting. The dramatic opening is half the story, what happens next is controlled, honeyed warmth that stays close.Sofia
The hunt
Where to buy Joy and Sofia
| Joy | Sofia | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.05 oz | $10.00ecosmetics | — |
| 2.5 oz | $125.35ecosmetics | — |
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