The Wonders Of Joy Perfume
In 1925, Jean Patou created three perfumes that will take on the world by storm – one of which is Joy Perfume. Since it has been released in 1929, it has been the standard by which other perfumes have tried to live up with. In the depression of Post-World War I and the Wall Street Crash, the Jean Patou has lifted the spirit of his American clients with which Joy perfume was made for. The ultimate luxury and uncompromised quality of the doubled essential oils contained in the perfume made it a must-have as a hope to depressing times.
Prior to the most famous Joy perfume’s release, two other fragrances were released. One of which is Adieu Sagesse in 1925. Of the Chypre Floral group, this scent opens with neroli, narcissus, bergamot, lily and black currant. Its middle notes are jasmine, carnation and tuberose while the base is of vetivir and musk. At the same year, Amour Amour was also released under the floral group. Top notes include neroli, bergamot, wild strawberry and lemon then followed with a floral carnation, lily, lilac, orris root, ylang-ylang, jasmine, narcissus and rose. The base is comprised of honey, civet, vetiver, heliotrope and musk.
There have been many other fragrances that have been released under the Jean Patou name and have lived up to the expectations of its loyal clientele. After the success of Joy and other fragrances, Ma Liberte was released in 1987 as an oriental floral fragrance. Opening with citrus notes and heliotrope; heart of lavender, jasmine, rose and cloves and base with sandalwood, spicy nutmeg, cinnamon and vanilla and blends with vetivir, cedar, patchouli and musk.
In 1972, 1000 by Jean Patou hit the market with its floral scent. With help from Jean Kerleo, notes are a concoction of different notes from top to base. Opposing that of Joy Perfume’s simple and elegant scent, 1000 is elaborate and is a smorgasbord of different notes. It opens with coriander, green notes, bergamot and tangerine. At the heart is jasmine, iris, violet, Chinese osmanthus, lily, geranium and rose while the bottom notes are of sandalwood, musk, patchouli, amber, civet, oakmoss and vetiver.
A soft floral fruity touch as in the Joy perfume is the 1998 floral fruity perfume that is Un Amour de Patou. Aldehydes, mahogany and green notes open it up with floral jasmine, lily and rose at the middle. It is finished off with sandalwood and musk base.
Through the years, there have been may other perfumes that the House of Jean Patou has created. With his most recent creation, Sira des Indes released in 2006, has kept up with the changing times and still maintained the elite status that Joy perfume has started.
Nadine Vankurk has a nose for perfume. Learn more at her website, GhostPerfume.net about joop fragrances and versace fragrance.