LotusOpens with
VioletHeart
Woody NotesDries down to
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Joie de Vie
The crisp clarity of a spring day, where the sun's warmth and the scent of blooming flowers mingle in perfect harmony.
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Joie de VieHow it wears
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The story behind the bottle.
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.
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.
Fig. 01 — Joie de Vie, Michael Malul London
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Wessel-Jan Kos
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.
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