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Joy de Bain by Jean Patou — notes, seasons & similar scents | Fragr

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Jean Patou· 1986

Joy de Bain

Name: Joy de Bain by Jean Patou
Brand: Jean Patou

Typically ~$120

Rose at first spray; civet is what stays on skin. Best in spring, made for daily wear.

GreenSpicyPowderyWoodyFresh

Perfumer: Henri Alméras

Scent profile

Top notes

RoseGreen notesTuberoseYlang-ylangAldehydesPeach

Heart notes

JasmineRoseLily of the valleyOrris root

Same DNA, per our similarity engine

Smells similar

Joy

Jean Patou · 1935

7.92.6K~$102

Orchid

Base notes

CivetMuskSandalwood

When to wear it

A spring fragrance that works day and night — at its best for everyday wear and formal occasions.

SpringDayEveryday wear

When

Winter

71%

Spring

100%

Summer

84%

Fall

82%

Day

100%

Night

80%

Where

Office

97%

Casual

100%

Date

97%

Club

56%

Formal

98%

Wearability profile derived by Fragr from this fragrance’s accords and notes. 100% = its strongest setting.

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7.538

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8.4185

Sport

53%