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It’s been a while since I’ve done a ladies’ perfume review, for a Christian Dior scent, so why not start now? Today’s entry is a 2017 release, a flanker fragrance to the J’adore line called, J’adore in Joy. What does this scent smell like? How does it perform? Is this a worthy addition to the best-selling J’adore name?
What does J’adore in Joy Smell Like?
Notes include: peach, ylang-ylang, jasmine, fleur de sel, neroli, tuberose
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My Full Review
Before we get into my thoughts on this perfume, let’s see what the brand has to say about it: A solar floral with a unique fruity and salty trail. Essence of ylang-ylang from Madagascar, transformed in Grasse, and jasmine sambac are brightened with a refreshing Fleur de Sel note and bursting with juicy peach.
J’adore in Joy opens up with a salt note that gets paired with the ylang-ylang. The peach will be more prominent later on, but at first I get a salty flower blend with an underlying fruity sweetness.
It’s a rather unique aroma, that I haven’t really come across before in a perfume. Yes, I’ve had other salty fragrance, but those were oceanic in their character. This Dior perfume, is not that at all.
A few minute in, the floral combination is of jasmine and ylang-ylang, still salty. These notes together, give off a scent that is similar to a musk. However, the peach is growing in strength, but never comes across like you’d usually associate this ingredient.
J’adore in Joy has a cool, relaxed vibe, while also feeling like being in the sunshine. The fragrance is almost completely linear on my skin, but I still find it to be intriguing.
Sillage, Longevity, and Versatility
It’s not too loud of a perfume. I can spray it on a shirt, put it about 3-5 feet away, and detect it. Outside of that, it’s won’t make it past that after 30 minutes or so. Not a bad thing, just don’t expect a complete beast with this one.
The longevity is also solid. I could get 6-8 hours from this one. Not spectacular, but worthwhile for this sort of fragrance.
Seasonally, I guess it’s better in warmer weather, but it doesn’t feel out of place in the winter. I feel like this one should be worn outdoors, or it at least, puts out that vibe.
However, you could obviously wear this to the office, semi-formally to formal, or just around casually. It is an elegant perfume, just not a stuffy one. Clean and refined, not a party time fragrance.
Overall Impression of J’adore In Joy
Do I like this perfume? Somewhat. I’m not crazy about it, but it does get points for being interesting, and not smelling bad.
The salt note is a nice addition, to a usual formula. With the floral notes, it can come across like musk, but I do get a distinct saltiness. Ylang-ylang, jasmine, peach, and salt. If that sounds nice, this will be something that you’ll want to try.
Personally, I don’t find it to be great. Overall, it is a good perfume. Pleasant enough and well put together.
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Best Men’s Colognes started back in 2013, as a way to share my learning experiences with different fragrances, as I dove head first into the hobby. Since then, I have written hundreds of reviews and other pages about perfumes and colognes.