La Piscine
Miguel Matos2019
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La Piscine vs. Josy
Is La Piscine better than Josy?
Josy wears longer on skin, while La Piscine projects louder.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Gender alignment
Accord profile overlap
earthy
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 La Piscine and Josy?
| La Piscine | Josy | |
|---|---|---|
| Launched | 2019 | 2021 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Miguel Matos | Olaf Larsen |
| Best season | Spring | Fall |
Scent DNA
How do La Piscine and Josy smell?
La Piscine
Aquatic
Fresh
Ozonic
Aldehydic
Coconut
Earthy
Marine
Josy
Musky
Amber
Mossy
Animalic
Powdery
Floral
Earthy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do La Piscine and Josy share?
Top
Aquatic NotesAldehydes
Ambrette Seed
Heart
GeosminCoconutViolet LeafTuberoseJasmine
Lily of the Valley
Base
MossCostusCashmeranAmbroxan
White MuskAmbergrisOakmoss
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
CostusTuberoseJasmine
Lily of the Valley
Animalic Notes
Geosmin
Ambergris
Mossy Notes
Moss
Oakmoss
Where they fit
When and where do La Piscine and Josy work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, La Piscine or Josy?
| La Piscine | Josy | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 4-6 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | strong | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about La Piscine and Josy?
The chlorine note is the point. Not everyone gets there. Most aquatics chase fresh air and ozone. This one chases the mineral sharpness of a public pool at noon.La Piscine
Some fragrances announce themselves. Josy asks a question with its presence. Built around ambrette, a musk that reads as both natural and slightly otherworldly.Josy
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