Yves Rocher 2001 EDT

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Ode a la Vie

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Yves Rocher Ode a la Vie is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2001. Ode a la Vie opens with Water Accord, Galbanum, and Bamboo, settles into a heart of Cyclamen, Water Lily, and Violet, and dries down to a base of Virginia Cedarwood, Musk, and Sandalwood. Yves Rocher's Ode a la Vie carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

A divisive aquatic green, Ode a la Vie is either a groundbreaking fresh scent that evokes pure nature, or a generic, cucumber-like wash. Its devotees lament its discontinuation, while others find it too linear or even unpleasant.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Youthful
  • Warm
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Ode a la Vie Eau de Toilette 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
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

With moderate longevity and sillage, this fresh and clean fragrance is best suited for casual day-to-day wear. Its natural, aquatic green character makes it perfect for spring and summer, and many find it suitable for winding down or even as a bedtime scent.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

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

Ode a la Vie opens with a refreshing splash of watery notes and verdant bamboo, sharpened by the distinct, resinous greenness of galbanum. As it settles, delicate cyclamen and water lily emerge, mingling with the subtle powderiness of violet for a soft floral heart. The base offers a grounding blend of clean musk, warm sandalwood, and Virginia cedarwood, creating a serene, earthy finish.

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