Joie de Vie
“Joie de Vie by Michael Malul London is a fragrance for women”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a floral, powdery composition with a violet undertone. Voted best for spring and summer wear, leaning feminine.
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Joie de Vie by Michael Malul London, launched in 2019 and created by Wessel-Jan Kos, is a vibrant floral scent that balances freshness with warmth. The fragrance opens with the bright zest of mandarin orange and the delicate sweetness of apple blossom before transitioning into a heart of lotus, magnolia, and jasmine — notes that evoke the soft, ethereal beauty of a flower garden. The base notes of violet, woody accords, musk, and subtle hints of aquatic freshness create a grounding warmth that keeps the composition from feeling overly sweet or light.
Composition & Character
Notes Pyramid
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Opening
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Foundation
How It Wears
Application Tips
Apply Joie de Vie with two light spritzes — it blooms quickly on skin but retains its delicate balance. The fragrance is best suited for daytime wear when the citrus and floral notes can shine without overpowering. Avoid using it in extremely warm weather, as the top notes may fade too quickly.
Wessel-Jan Kos
Founding perfumer · 1 fragrances
Wessel-Jan Kos, born into a family of perfumers in Hilversum, the Netherlands, graduated from ISIPCA and began perfumer training in Geneva in September 1992, promoted to perfumer in March 1996. His career took him through Princeton, Cologne, Dubai, and London, where he served as Vice President — and later a tutor — of the British Society of Perfumers, favoring simple, straightforward fragrances.
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The story behind the bottle.
The crisp clarity of a spring day, where the sun's warmth and the scent of blooming flowers mingle in perfect harmony.
Fig. 01 — Joie de Vie, Michael Malul London
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