LitchiOpens with
PeonyHeart
Steam AccordDries down to
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Carolina Herrera · Sold as feminine
Alegria de Vivir
The sensation of stepping into an expansive garden where the scent of ripe litchi mingles with fresh peony, all enveloped by a gentle steam that rises from the earth.
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Alegria de VivirPremium · $100–250
53%Similar accords, often for lessL Eau Kenzo Florale · KenzoMid-range tier, $40–100 · all 3 of its listed notes are in this one8 matches →How it wears
From community votes · bars are each option's shareComposition & Character
The story behind the bottle.
Launched in 2022, Alegria de Vivir by Carolina Herrera is a vibrant Floral Woody Musk fragrance crafted by perfumer Alexandra Monet. This composition opens with the sweet and tangy notes of litchi and mandarin orange, which immediately brighten the senses. The heart of peony and rose adds a lush floral touch before settling into a warm woody base that includes cedar and a distinctive steam accord, evoking a sense of comfort and warmth.
Apply this fragrance in layers for maximum impact — start with a light spritz to let the citrus and fruity notes shine through, then add more as it evolves into its woody base. The warm steam accord will gradually emerge over time, making it perfect for late afternoon wear.
Fig. 01 — Alegria de Vivir, Carolina Herrera
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Alexandra Monet
A globetrotter's sense of balanceAlexandra Monet is a Paris-born perfumer with over fifteen years in the fragrance industry, who discovered her passion for scent at thirteen and trained at ISIPCA under Françoise Caron.
Designer Carolina Herrera
More from the house · founded 1980 · Venezuela
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Respected, if divisive: loved by 29%, disliked or hated by 15%.