1946
Coeur Joie
Germaine CellierThe nose · 3 fragrances · also made La Fuite des Heures (Fleeting Moment) (1949)Portrait →

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Nina Ricci  ·  Sold as feminine

Coeur Joie

A pressed linen blouse and the soft scent of flowers in an early spring garden, where delicate petals and powdery notes blend seamlessly into a gentle breeze.

4.5176 ratingsWarmly received so far
Scent fingerprintAll 10 accords ↓
violetpowderywhite floralirisfloralcitrus
Coeur JoieMid-range · $40–100

How it wears

From community votes · bars are each option's share
LongevityModerate39% say long lasting or eternal
Very weak6%
Weak22%
Moderate33%
Long lasting22%
Eternal17%
SillageModerate45% say strong or enormous
Intimate17%
Moderate38%
Strong14%
Enormous31%
Scent Profile

Composition & Character

Notes Pyramid

Main Accords

When to Wear

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Spring
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Day
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Night

Who Wears It

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Masculine0%
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Unisex20%
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Feminine80%
04 · DossierEdited by Scentsation Editorial

The story behind the bottle.

Scentsation editorial

Coeur Joie, launched by Nina Ricci in 1946 and crafted by the renowned perfumer Germaine Cellier, is a floral composition that captures the essence of feminine elegance. The fragrance opens with fresh citrus notes from bergamot and neroli, which give way to a heart of violet, iris, jasmine, and rose, creating a delicate balance between powdery sweetness and fresh florals.

How to wear it

Apply Coeur Joie to pulse points for a subtle yet lasting effect. The fresh citrus top notes are bright but fleeting, so focus on layering the fragrance to allow the warm, powdery base notes of iris and violet to shine through.

Fig. 01 — Coeur Joie, Nina Ricci

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Germaine Cellier portrait
03 · The nose

Germaine Cellier

The trailblazer behind Bandit and Fracas

Germaine Cellier was a French perfumer born in Bordeaux in 1909, one of the first prominent women in an industry then dominated by men.

3fragrances
1909born
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Designer Nina Ricci

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Adds amber, musky and balsamic; shares five accords.

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06 · The Room

What people
are saying.

4.51/ 5 · 76 ratings

Warmly received so far: loved by 63%, disliked or hated by 4%.

Love63%
Like29%
OK4%
Dislike4%
Hate0%
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