Jean Patou Perfumes
Jean Patou Perfumes for Women
If you want to buy Jean Patou perfume online, we have a selection available. Jean Patou was a French fashion house that made many popular floral fragrances over the years, including Joy, 1000 and Sublime.
Each of these scents has its own characteristics. Joy smells of rose, jasmine and sandalwood. 1000 contains notes of osmanthus, iris and oakmoss. Sublime uses a blend of flowers, amber and woods. View our Jean Patou perfumes for women at ScentRepublic. Compare the scents, strengths and bottle sizes before purchasing.
The Most Expensive Perfume in the World. During the Great Depression.
Who would think of making a perfume that was extremely expensive right after the stock market crashed?
Well, that's what the French fashion designer Jean Patou decided to do. His clientele consisted of very rich women who would no longer be able to buy such expensive clothes. So instead of creating a cheaper line of perfumes, he decided to go all out.
He hired perfumer Henri Alméras to create a scent called Joy in 1930. It was said to be the most expensive perfume in the world at the time.
Not because it came in a bottle encrusted with diamonds, but because of the amount of flowers that went into making it. Roses and jasmine became synonymous with this scent. So if you want to know whether Jean Patou Joy is a perfume you will like, these are the two scents to pay attention to.
Jean Patou Joy
Jean Patou Joy is a floral scent with Bulgarian rose, tuberose, ylang-ylang, jasmine and May rose.
The base notes include sandalwood and musk. Jasmine can have a very thick floral scent. Almost sweet with a hint of something animalic. Rose, on the other hand, can smell fresh or even have hints of honey.
So this perfume focuses more on floral scents than sweet, fruity notes. If you love floral perfumes, Joy is worth a try. Just remember it may smell different to the newer rose scents out there.
Joy vs Joy by Dior
Many people get confused between Joy and Joy by Dior. Joy was created by Jean Patou in 1930, whereas Joy by Dior came out in 2018. If you are trying to replace your old bottle of Joy, be sure to look for Jean Patou Joy specifically.
Why Does Jean Patou 1000 Contain Osmanthus?
Jean Patou 1000, also known as Mille, came out in 1972. It was created by Jean Kerléo, who went on to become very involved with reviving old fragrances.
Once again, this is a floral scent but with many other characteristics. One of the unique notes in this perfume is osmanthus. Osmanthus is a flower that smells of apricot and leather and has some tea-like qualities. So it's quite different to a standard rose or jasmine.
You will also find tarragon, coriander, iris, violet, oakmoss, patchouli and sandalwood. These give the perfume an earthy, woody smell with floral and powdery notes as well. If you love Jean Patou Joy and want to explore something with more earthy and woody notes, try 1000.
Sublime by Jean Patou
In 1992, Jean Patou released another fragrance called Sublime. Also created by Jean Kerléo, it contains citrus and floral notes. Mandarin, bergamot and ylang-ylang can be found in this perfume, as well as jasmine, rose, orange blossom and lily of the valley.
Amber, musk and patchouli give it a warm scent. Some of the different strengths of Sublime also contain oakmoss, sandalwood, vanilla and tonka bean.
If you love floral scents with amber, Sublime could be for you. Just be sure to check the concentration, especially if you're replacing a bottle.
Jean Patou Perfumes Comparison
Here are some quick comparisons to help you choose.
| Perfume | Smells of | Consider it if you like |
|---|---|---|
| Joy | Rose and jasmine | Floral perfumes |
| 1000 | Osmanthus, iris and oakmoss | Powdery florals with earthy notes |
| Sublime | Citrus, flowers and amber | Warm floral perfumes |
Buying Jean Patou Perfumes Online
Jean Patou no longer produces these fragrances, so availability may be limited to certain retailers.
Check the full fragrance name, concentration and bottle size before purchasing. Older bottles and different versions may smell different to what you remember. Shop our Jean Patou perfumes for women at ScentRepublic. You can also browse our wider range of women's perfumes.
Jean Patou FAQs
Does Jean Patou Joy still exist?
Jean Patou no longer produces its perfumes, but bottles may still be found at select retailers.
Is Joy by Dior the same as Joy?
No. Joy by Jean Patou and Joy by Dior are different fragrances.
What does Jean Patou 1000 smell like?
It's floral with notes of osmanthus, iris, violet, oakmoss, patchouli and sandalwood.
Which Jean Patou perfume has amber in it?
Sublime contains amber, as well as floral and musky notes. Depending on the concentration, it may contain other notes.
Why do my Jean Patou perfumes smell different?
As they are older perfumes, their formulas may have changed over the years. The scent of an older bottle may also have changed due to age.
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