Joy Forever

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. 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.. 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, ambergris conclude the dry down. The ambergris adds a luminosity to the florals and theres a moment with the marigold/ambergris is just uniquely stunning.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. Joy Forever has 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. Remember this is more for a discerning customer than most.. so give Joy Forever multiple wearings. It was bright and refreshing at first for this viIntage enthusiast.. then it began to haunt me and I grew to love this one. I believe great fragrances reveal themselves over multiple wearings. Sophisticated, Fresh, Translucent, Bright- Joy Forever.

Some time ago I made an unfair mistake with this perfume, I never wore the classic Joy, for reasons I have expressed in a comment that is now on it fragrantica page, but unfortunately that comment stayed on this page for a long time, because although I'm a loyal client of Jean Patou's creations for years, both clothes and perfume, I have no idea Joy forever is not the same thing as Joy, I thought is just a new cute pink rebrand for the new housewife- mistresses type Kennedy-Onassis, but no, no, no. When I bought the bottle of Joy I thought it was a vintage because I usually buy vintage from that boutique, and I bought it to remember if really was as easyfree life as I remembered, and it was, but I had no idea what the jew is Joy forever because is nothing like Joy. A few days ago, at the beginning of summer in Geneva, I saw a dear and old friend from Belgium again, powerful woman, brilliant diplomat, old, of course old I'm too, but with an impeccable blazer-pant manteau d'été outfit, as usual, and the most amazing summer vibe but with a no proeminent citrus as typical in the summer perfume, was more a diluted iced floral, I was so charmed, that she didn't even get to sit on the restaurant chair when I asked her What is that, Liebling? You don't know it? I'm thrilled, Joy ma chérie, Patou. No it's not😂, what are you talking about, it's a green powerful iced floral feminsit scent, not a rosey-rose seduction boudoir. No chéri, not that Joy, Joy forever. And that how I meet my next love, perfumery love let me clear that. Joy forever isn't Joy by any means, I don't understand why they name it like that, but I presume was more a marketing thing, although let's be serious, those who wear Joy by passion will never like this approach, this is a white iced flowers with a very green base and a strong masculine aromatic note, even an ozonic vibration. For me it's like an Arrogance but without that resinous note, which I admit it's not bad. I would wear it this summer a lot, I never thought I will say that but I love Joy...Forever Joy.

Wonder if it's worth writing a review for something that is discontinued, but there's still bottles out there... It feels odd to write this, given how everyone keeps saying that this is floral and 'for women', but my nose doesn't perceive this as such (OK it could be my nose!). To me the EDP comes across as a progression of 3 things: citrus cologne (with something bitter/herbal), peach-floral heart (but green, rather than sweet) and musk/sandalwood combo for base. I'm happy with all of that! The blending is excellent, so each part blends into the next. Longevity (8 hours) and sillage (moderate to strong) are both excellent. What I think has caused a lot of confusion, is that these bottles need to 'sit' for a while. I've experienced this with a lot of the more recent Patous. Is this because of some chemistry thing that has to do with ingredients? Could it be restrictions at the time of production? Is it a sign that there are a lot of natural ingredients in them? I wish someone would give me the answer, but who is that person going to be? They clearly don't want mere consumers to know more intricate details of how they are made. That would not do! In any case, if someone is patient enough for Joy Forever to finally come out of its shell, you will be very pleasantly surprised. That this house, with such a great line of perfumes, has gone out of business says just about everything re the level of absurdity we are currently experiencing. Thomas Fontaine is underrated.

Hmmm ... very nice! I appreciate the fruity sweetness in this one, even though I am generally not a big fan of fruity notes. Upon application, it reminded me of Si - that sort of beer/wine smell that I find very unattractive but that thankfully dissipates in both scents. I find that the Patous I own really require the most time to fully develop on the skin. I don't mind waiting! Joy Forever EDP is sunny and just plain pretty! The jasmine plays well with the peach, without a trace of the indoles present in the classic Patou Big Three. I am enjoying it very much. For those who find it doesn't last, I recommend that you try dabbing this on instead of spraying. It just seems to keep the juice more concentrated. I get lovely whiffs every time I move my wrists. If you want to leave a big trail, then it might not be for you. But if you want a scent that beckons people to come closer, you may want to give it a go!

Let’s not get into whatever happened with Jean Patou—how the house that produced the “perfume of the century” came to be mismanaged, sold and re-sold, mangled, unceremoniously executed and tossed in a ditch—and appreciate this swan song. Maybe it was a last-ditch effort to juice the brand with a cynical and unnecessary Joy flanker. If that’s true, the result is miraculous. Fontaine’s creation is as gorgeous as it is sincere: a sparkling rose-gold peach floral that blooms and transforms for hours on skin. Overflowing, effervescent, a shower of flower petals and sunshine. The peach is juicy and pronounced at first, but it dries up a bit to make room for the densely woven, edge-less floral blend that defines the Joy line. Give that first spray time to settle in; once she warms up, she’ll sing for you. And since the whole brand is defunct, discounts abound (while supplies last).