Joy by Dior, hour by hour

How it opens, settles and lingers on skin.

Mandarin peel and jasmine on a clean linen tablecloth by the sea.

Main accordscitrus, woody, powdery, white floral, musky

Joy by Dior by Dior, bottle pictured with its key notes: Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Cassis
  1. First spray0–15 min

  2. Heart15 min – 2 h

  3. Dry-down2 h – 3–6 h

Lasts
3–6 h
Moderate
Sillage
Moderate, 2 of 4
When to wear

SeasonSpring

Time of dayDaytime

Best forWork

What wearers say

Votes from fragrance communities, most-voted answers first.

  • Longevity

    Most voted: 47%Moderate

  • Sillage

    Most voted: 43%Moderate

  • Season

    Most voted: 50%Spring

  • Time of day

    Most voted: 45%Daytime

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Longevity, 1,564 votes

  • Very weak8%119 votes
  • Weak15%239 votes
  • Moderate (Most voted)47%731 votes
  • Long lasting22%345 votes
  • Eternal8%130 votes

Sillage, 1,933 votes

  • Intimate24%469 votes
  • Moderate (Most voted)43%838 votes
  • Strong19%368 votes
  • Enormous13%258 votes

Season, 1,564 votes

  • Spring (Most voted)50%782 votes
  • Summer25%391 votes
  • Autumn18%281 votes
  • Winter7%110 votes

Time of day, 1,564 votes

  • Daytime (Most voted)45%704 votes
  • Office35%547 votes
  • Evening15%235 votes
  • Night out5%78 votes

Which size is right for you?

Every size is decanted from the same original bottle.

  • 3ml

    To discover it

    Price: Now €9.45Was €14.90SAVE 37%
    • Per ml: €3.15/ml
    • ≈60 sprays
    • 20 days of wear
  • 30ml

    To keep it

    • ≈600 sprays
    • 200 days of wear

Loved by 50,000+

Why scent lovers try it with us before they buy the bottle.

10ML decants in glass vials and a travel atomiser

10ML vs a blind buy

What a decant gives you that a bottle bought unsmelled can’t.

Why 10ML?
Blind buy
Authentic original perfume
Yes
Yes
Smell it on your skin before you buy
Yes
No
Try several scents for one bottle’s price
Yes
No
Travel-ready atomiser
Yes
No
No full bottle wasted if it’s not for you
Yes
No

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Joy by Dior in plain words

What it smells like, how it wears and who it suits.

What it smells like

Bright and clean with bergamot, a sparkle of citrus at the start. The heart is a soft bouquet of jasmine and rose, and it settles into a powdery, musky finish with gentle woods.

How it wears

The perfume community finds wear and projection moderate, with some reporting long-lasting wear.

When to wear it

Wearers favour spring and summer, in the daytime and at the office, and describe it as good for everyday wear.

Who it suits

Suits a woman who likes a clean, gentle floral with a powdery, creamy softness for daily use. If sweetness bothers you, the milky side may feel a little much.

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Sizes and price per ml

At 10ML, Joy by Dior comes as 3ml for €9.45 (€3.15/ml), 10ml for €26.19 (€2.62/ml) and 30ml for €63.90 (€2.13/ml).

Frequently asked questions

What does Joy by Dior smell like?

Joy by Dior opens with Bergamot and Mandarin Orange. The heart brings Cassis, Grasse Rose, Jasmine and Peach. It dries down to Benzoin, Cedar, Patchouli and Sandalwood. Shoppers on fragrance communities describe its main accords as citrus, woody, powdery, white floral and musky.

Is Joy by Dior long lasting?

Shoppers on fragrance communities most often rate its longevity as moderate (47% of votes), and 30% rate it long lasting or eternal. They most often rate its sillage as moderate (43% of votes). How long it lasts on you also depends on your skin and how much you apply.

Is Joy by Dior good for summer?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rate it most for spring, but summer still takes 25% of season votes.

Is Joy by Dior good for winter?

Shoppers on fragrance communities rarely pick it for winter: only 7% of season votes go to winter.

Is Joy by Dior for day or night?

Shoppers on fragrance communities mostly wear it by day: 80% of time-of-day votes are for daytime or the office, 20% for evenings and nights out.

Can I wear Joy by Dior to the office?

Shoppers on fragrance communities favour other times of day, but the office still takes 35% of time-of-day votes.

Who makes Joy by Dior?

Joy by Dior is made by Dior. It was launched in 2018. The concentration is Eau de Parfum.

How many wears is a 10ml decant of Joy by Dior?

A 10ml decant of Joy by Dior holds about 200 sprays, roughly 67 days of wear. The 3ml decant holds about 60 sprays, around 20 days. The 30ml decant holds about 600 sprays, around 200 days.

Which other Dior perfumes can I try?

Besides Joy by Dior, 10ML has Hypnotic Poison, J'adore and Sauvage from Dior, each decanted from the original bottle.

Is this Joy by Dior decant the original perfume?

Yes. Every Joy by Dior decant is filled by hand from an original Dior bottle, with nothing added or diluted, so it opens, dries down and lasts on your skin the way the bottle does. We sell only authentic originals.

Is Joy by Dior sweet?

Gently: the floral heart has a sweet, powdery and creamy side, but bergamot and mandarin keep it light and clean.

What do people like most about Joy by Dior?

Wearers like that it is clean and pleasant for everyday wear, with a gentle, crystal-clear aroma and a floral, sweet, powdery feel. Some say it was love at first sniff.

Where can I buy Joy by Dior as a decant?

At 10ML: Joy by Dior comes as a 3ml, 10ml and 30ml decant, filled by hand from an original bottle. The 10ml decant costs €26.19 (€2.62/ml), and 10ML ships across the EU.

What is a decant?

A small amount of a perfume, taken from its original bottle and put into a travel atomiser. You get the real fragrance in a size that lets you live with it for days before you decide on the full bottle.

How does the money-back guarantee work?

If a scent isn’t right for you, get in touch within 30 days of it arriving and we’ll arrange a refund. Terms apply. See our refund policy.