Christian Lacroix 1990 EDP

F ££ Acquired

C'est La Vie

by Edouard Fléchier

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Christian Lacroix C'est La Vie is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1990, created by Edouard Fléchier. Christian Lacroix's C'est La Vie carries an Acquired verdict, a floral-led wear.

This 90s powerhouse is a love-it-or-hate-it affair, a bold and complex floral oriental that splits opinions but commands attention. Many lament its discontinuation, seeing it as a vibrant, unapologetic statement from a bygone era of perfumery.
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  • Confident
  • Luxurious
  • Classic
  • Energetic
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C'est La Vie Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With eternal longevity and strong sillage, C'est La Vie is too potent for most office environments. Its bold, sensual character makes it ideal for dates and evening events, but it can also be dressed down for casual wear if applied sparingly.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Cassia Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil from Cassia
  • Cassia Cinnamomum Cassia Leaf Oil from Cassia
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

C'est La Vie opens with a fruity burst of pineapple and peach, quickly giving way to a rich, heady bouquet of carnation, tuberose, and ylang-ylang, lifted by shimmering aldehydes. It settles into a warm, creamy base of sandalwood, amber, and musk, with hints of vanilla and patchouli adding depth and longevity.

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