Coeur Joie

I'm not sure how old my bottle is -- possibly '50's or 60's -- and so the top notes are off, but what I mainly am getting is neroli, some jasmine, a lot of iris,and then it goes straight to the base notes, where I get the most beautiful orris root I've ever smelled. The kind of scent where you can't stop sniffing your wrist. That's the dominant note that has mainly survived in my older perfume, and it's aged like a fine bottle of Bordeaux. I wish I could know what this perfume smelled like as a young beauty, as the sillage is somewhat diminished on this too, but I'll take it as it is, which is gorgeous. They will never make a perfume like this again with this quality of iris and iris butter (orris root). The old Lalique mould heart bottles are beautiful and worth buying for that alone. I'm not sure what the famous long-lost Iris Gris smells like, and I know that it had a peach note that is missing from this composition, but the iris in this must surely be just as lovely. A real collector's find for the vintage lover.

With Coeur-Joie, we encounter the softer side of Germaine Cellier, famous for her more assertive and angular masterpieces such as Bandit and Vent Vert. Here, in EDT form, Coeur-Joie sings tenderly rather than belts; it's a spring romance of lilting neroli leading into velvet petals of violet and rose. An accompanying jasmine lends a sharp note, a counterpoint to the tessitura of the other florals. The centerpiece, however, is the iris, its softened sumptuousness, with suggestions of tender melancholy. The orris and civet together render the dry down into a rich, warm butter, ensconced with woods (I detect maybe some vetiver, too?). The more introverted qualities echo that of Apres L'Ondee, except here, Coeur-Joie isn't teary eyed—it is the "joy of the heart," after all. It is perhaps the day that follows the rain, all sun and hope and promise, but still reflecting suggestions of the whole emotional prism. It would be great to compare with the parfum version in its iconic "open heart" shaped bottle.

Ah Nina Ricci, why forsake this one? You could’ve released this as an exclusive fragrance. I believe people shouldn’t be deprived of this kind of art. The older Riccis have that sweet and herbal base maybe coupled with some chypre elements. The problem with them would be they’d be too much in the extrait version. That being said, I believe that the edts of the older creations are the superb dilution. I have the edt of Couer Joie and somehow it reminds me of the handiwork done in Vent Vert. It’s hesperidic but in no way a cologne fraiche or a citrus aromatic. It’s a powdery floral hazed with citruses. It’s beautiful and none like it. I would say only Nina Ricci’s house could make something like this. Oh God how can you make something so beautiful and let it perish?

Vintage parfum review. L’Air du Temps brought me to Nina Ricci but it is Coeur Joie that holds my heart - the scintillating opening of neroli and iris, the haunting drydown of the orris root. A powdery romantic perfume that matches the feminine and elegant image of the house. There was an internet review that I wholeheartedly agree - "Coeur Joie offers a subtlety that is rare and a balance between softness and dryness that is unusual. It also manages to be discreetly luscious and green at the same time."

It's hard to put into words what a masterpiece of a fragrance Couer Joie is. I am lucky enough to own two bottles like the one you see above (it's even more beautiful in real life). And the perfume still smells wonderful. The notes are in perfect harmony with each other, and yes, like most vintages it has civet, but it only enhances the rest of the notes. If Florals were works of art in a museum, Coeur Joie would be the Mona Lisa.

i obtained a 200cc Lalique bottle, sealed, of the eau cologne version. probably from the 1960s and i am now obsessed with trying to get some perfume. what i have is fabulous. the civet is behind the floral, and in my version its all so subtle and sublime. waaaay better than Chanel No. 5 for daytime and i can just tell its the scent for me. omg,to get the perfume.

This classic perfume I have no words to discribe other than it is the most beautiful perfume I have ever used... impossible or very expensive to buy, new versions that crop up from time to time on ebay Canada are fakes with no lasting smell and bear no resemblance to the original vintage version, a must have for a good vintage collection.

Released just two years prior to Nina Ricci's famed L'Air du Temps, Coeur Joie is LdT with a whiskey chaser -- a lilting, cool, pretty-as-a-princess floral with a knowing, silken drydown befitting an empress. Wear this when you want to promise nothing but deliver everything.

Incredibly romantic perfume. I am selling my 30ml heart shaped extrait bottle, signed by hand Lalique. It smells amazing and 99% full. With pink satin box. Based in UK but can send abroad. DM on insta at 'vintage.by.abdul' :)

Collecting everything that Germaine Cellier ever made brought me to this. Its so interesting to see how she would have created something so polar opposite to Bandit. Very powdery, soft edges, tiny bit of a sharper core. Violets and orris, old musks perhaps. This is not my style of perfume at all - its way too subtle and powdery and doesn’t work well on my body chemistry nor with my personality- but a fine example of its type. Of course the original Lalique heart bottle is gorgeous- I have a white, cased edt - also v pretty, guessing early 60s. Lovely but not for me. UPDATE: I purchased the original heart shape bottle edp from a collector and got a scent that is close to the original issue (minus natural erosion of top notes over time) and I understand much more what the idea was here - it is actually very lovely - the powdery, soft orris root and round, soapy heart contrasted with more brightly top notes. Much nicer than the sharper edt version. This would have been a gorgeous feminine fragrance in its era.

Straight off the bat Coeur Joie in the parfum concentration reminds me of Boucheron EDP for Women. I love both of these fragrances and their classy approach. Before Nina Ricci became a house known for their sweet, fruity scents, they were known for their classic florals, dating right back to the 1940's. Many of them have now disappeared off the market, including the beautiful Coeur Joie. I paid a hefty sum to sample this fragrance, but I consider it well worth the money spent. I think many notes in Coeur Joie are missing in this scent pyramid. I can detect the neroli and rose, but I can also smell something animalic like civet. Amber also features quite strongly in the drydown of this fragrance. For a parfum it doesn't last as long as I would have liked it to, however my sample may be getting on in years, hence the reason why it might not be as strong as it used to be. Nevertheless, my sample smells fresh, which is the most important thing. Coeur Joie does have a very classic, mature feel, so I think it's important to appreciate those old-fashioned scents from a by-gone era in order to enjoy this. The quality is superb of course, with the fragrance wearing beautifully on the skin. I'm not going to lie, you'll be hard pressed to find a genuine bottle of Coeur Joie, but here's hoping it will be re-released one day. You never know.

I just bought a bottle of Vintage Eau De Coeur Joie Nina Ricci on an eBay auction. Whatever is in that bottle smells really wonderful. It is very strong at first and peppery but dries to the most this sweet and pure floral, with just a touch of civet that is in no way offensive. The iris notes are so wonderful and haunting that I feel like I could bath in it. I wish I could find a decant of known Coeur Joie so I could know for sure if I have the real thing. I have a feeling it is Coeur Joie just because it is so complex and yet wonderfully subtle. Whatever is in that pretty little bottle I am going to enjoy and wear.

Hi everyone. I own 2 heart shaped bottles of Coeur Joie 15 ml pure perfume and I am interested in selling the one. It is unopened, full in its 2/3rds (1/3rd has evaporated) with its golden cord in place and in its original satin pink box. The box is in good condition, except of a little leakage stain. I am giving it at a lower price than it is usually asked. If you are interested please contact me. I live in Europe. Thank you.

I have the 3.3 oz bottle of this, i was listing it on Ebay, and thought i had better try it, to make sure it had not gone off. To my surprise, it's really beautiful, a lush and full floral, well rounded, and a warm drydown. I'd like to give a better reveiw, instead of my initial impression. After an anxious day of it being on Ebay, i removed it, i want it for myself. It's stunning.

Just bought 100 ml at Ebay. Very beautifull classic floral. Very well blended, lovely soft drydown. I think Mr Fabron might have been inspired by this wonderfull creation, as he made the equally fantastic L ́air du Temps, two years later.

Guest, it sure will be good for using. I have original Madame Rochas perfumes from the 60's, already like 50 years old, and no other perfume can compare in quality!

Lots of notes missing on this pyramid (aldehydes, green notes such as styrallyl acetate and hyacinth, vetiver, sandalwood, cedar, civet, musk).

I've never seen this here, it seems like a very rare perfume, but I love the bottle and the notes :D wish I could smell it...

I think I'm in love with this bottle. The notes sound beautiful too... Wow I want one of these.