What's the difference between Joy and Diorissimo?+
Joy is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Jean Patou (1930) dominated by White Floral accords. Diorissimo is a feminine fragrance (marketed to women, though wearable by all) from Dior (1956) leaning on White Floral accords. They share 3 accords: White Floral, Floral, Woody.
Which is better, Joy or Diorissimo?+
By community rating, Joy scores 3.93/5 vs Diorissimo at 4.13/5. On r/fragrance, Joy sits at 8.5/10 (positive) while Diorissimo is 6.5/10 (mixed). Joy's standout strength: Iconic classic fragrance with historical significance. Diorissimo's standout strength: Gorgeous, beautiful scent profile. The "better" choice depends on what you value — longevity, projection, season fit, or signature character.
Do Joy and Diorissimo smell similar?+
They share 2 notes and 3 accords, including White Floral, Floral, Woody, Jasmine, Sandalwood. Joy: Joy by Jean Patou is widely respected within the fragrance community as a legendary classic worthy of inclusion on must-smell lists. Diorissimo: Diorissimo is praised for its beautiful scent and seasonal appropriateness, but the EDT formulation suffers from weak longevity.
Which lasts longer, Joy or Diorissimo?+
Joy: Excellent longevity and performance Diorissimo: Poor longevity in EDT (lasts only ~3 hours) Longevity varies by skin chemistry, concentration, and application method.
Which season suits Joy vs Diorissimo?+
Joy scores highest for all seasons wear; Diorissimo scores highest for spring wear. Joy leans daytime, Diorissimo leans daytime.
