27 community ratings

À La Vie

Name: À La Vie
Brand: Câline

2020WomenClassic

6.7/ 10

Community score
27 ratings

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Câline À La Vie opens with bergamot, blackcurrant and mandarin orange and settles into sweet, soft tonka bean, vanilla and musk, a fresh, floral perfume for women.

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Skunky's take: Like opening a window: the room feels lighter at once.

How does it perform?

From 39 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

6.1 /10

Keeps you company for a few hours, a quick refresh fits nicely.

Sillage

5.6 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.8 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Value for money

8.5 /10

Easily worth what it costs.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

67% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Powdery

What does À La Vie smell like?

Longevity and sillage are rated moderate: it neither stays close to the skin nor fills a room. Most voters pick spring and fall, though summer and winter are not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions, with some choosing it for a night out.

Fruity citrus comes first, with bergamot and mandarin brightening the start. In the heart, neroli, May rose, jasmine and freesia build a floral garden feel. In the dry-down, tonka bean, vanilla and musk sweeten it into a powdery softness, while patchouli and amber stay in the background. Rasasi Balance and Jil Sander Style Soft have a close profile.