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    La Joyeuse vs. Dolce Vita

    La Joyeuse by Parfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque bottle

    La Joyeuse

    Parfums et Senteurs du Pays Basque
    Eau de Parfum2009
    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Dolce Vita rates higher with the community and wears longer on skin, while La Joyeuse projects louder.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: La Joyeuse vs. Dolce Vita
    La JoyeuseDolce Vita
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Toilette
    Launched20091994
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerPierre Bourdon
    Best seasonSpringWinter

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    La Joyeuse

    Powdery
    Yellow Floral
    Floral
    White Floral
    Musky
    Sweet
    Rose
    Fruity

    Dolce Vita

    Warm Spicy
    Woody
    Powdery
    Vanilla
    Fruity
    Sweet
    Cinnamon
    Citrus

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    Lily of the ValleyRose
    PeachCardamomGrapefruitBergamotRose
    Heart
    MimosaPeachBlackcurrant
    CinnamonApricotRosewoodLily of the ValleyHeliotropeMagnolia
    Base
    MuskVanillaSandalwood
    SandalwoodVanillaCedarwoodCedarCoconut

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: La Joyeuse vs. Dolce Vita
    La JoyeuseDolce Vita
    Score3.5/54/5
    Longevity2-4 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagestrongmoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This is the fragrance that makes people lean in rather than step back. Powdery but never dusty, sweet but never childish, it's the white florals doing the heavy lifting, not the sugar.La Joyeuse
    In 1994, Dior's Pierre Bourdon built this for someone who wants warmth without sacrificing elegance. The fruit-spice combo is distinctive, not safe. Sweet enough to make you smell good.Dolce Vita

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: La Joyeuse vs. Dolce Vita
    La JoyeuseDolce Vita
    0.27 oz$20.29fragrancenet
    3.4 oz$106.95fragranceshop

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