26 community ratings

Ode à la Vie

2001WomenModern

6.6/ 10

Community score
26 ratings

Yves Rocher Ode à la Vie is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that suits spring and summer days; it has been discontinued.

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Skunky's take: An easy daylight companion that fits morning plans.

How does it perform?

From 29 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

5.6 /10

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

Sillage

5.1 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

5.7 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

58% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

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

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Water bamboo

Galbanum

Heart notesfirst few hours

Cyclamen Violet Water lily

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Cedar Sandalwood Musk

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Aquatic
Green
Woody

What does Ode à la Vie smell like?

It opens with water bamboo and galbanum, which give it a cool, green start. In the heart, cyclamen, violet and water lily add a soft, floral and aquatic feel. Cedar, sandalwood and musk settle underneath as a quiet, woody base.

Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin without announcing itself. Most voters pick spring and summer, and it leans towards daily wear, leisure and the office. Dsquared² She Wood Crystal Creek Wood and Loewe Aire Anthesis have a close profile.