Joy Parfum

I will be somewhat difficult, - the "Joy" does not feel like an appropriate name to me (I beg forgiveness for this blasphemy from the gods of the perfumery and their acolytes LOL!), what I see is "Opulence" or "The One Who Must Be Obeyed" for this fragrance is a masterpiece and a titan of the old mixed into one. It opens strong with bright ylang-ylang, civet and honeyed rose. Projection can easily knock one off their feet and sillage is like a Baltic golden amber-coloured cloak which wraps around you in one swift motion. Tuberose is not that pronounced, but there is a juicy, over-ripe peach that is bursting with sweet and slightly sour flesh. The heart, led by the all-powerful and wild jasmine flows in unobstructed and assured into composition. This is jasmine as its most raw and carnal self - it conquers all around it, taking the centre stage. You need to give it some time to settle and "get comfortable". Once that happens, lily-of-the-valley, and Bulgarian rose come in. The pyramid places may rose at the heart, but I respectfully disagree. Bulgarian rose is the only one that can hold its own agains this wild jasmine, its sugared petals bright and taught, overflowing with its own distinct aroma. May rose would have retreated into the shadow long before, for it is too delicate and shy (as a flute against the golden trumpet). The dry down is a more settled floral, anchored by musk, with jasmine gently stepping back, LOTV playing the final accords and drawing the curtains. Longevity is beyond impressive, the fabrics seem to cling to the scent (rather than the other way around) with near desperation. You may feel it in the morning on your skin, glistening with gold speckles, as if winking at you about the events of the previous day that you shared. This floral perfume is very animalistic and raw in its soul. It is extremely well put together, with notes blended in, but distinct without becoming cacophonous or confusing. I hear the Ride of Valkyries by Wagner and Carmen Suite by Shchedrin when I wear "Joy". It always gives me sense of passion, opulence, unrestrained power and self-assured presence when on my skin. This is not a scent for the faint of heart or even simply daring creatures, you have to be a worthy partner to it, or it will overwhelm and bury you in its exquisite and all-extinguishing embrace.