LA VIE EST BELLE
EXTRAIT | Oriental | Gourmand
La Vie Est Belle in a
44% concentration is a dense interpretation of gourmand iris, constructed as a
stable olfactory architecture.
The fragrance is built around the contrast between the powdery nobility of iris
and the dessert-like depth of the base, where the softness of iris merges with
the textured sweetness of the foundation.
In the extrait
version, the formula acquires a pronounced structure.
The multi-stage maturation cycle stabilizes the composition, smooths the edges
of sweetness, and creates a cohesive olfactory profile.
The opening is fruity
and radiant, defined by the soft clarity of pear and the subtle accent of black
currant.
The heart forms the
iris framework, supported by jasmine — powdery, composed, and structurally
balanced.
The base creates
density: patchouli provides depth, tonka bean and vanilla add warmth, while
praline introduces a gourmand texture.
At a high
concentration, the fragrance does not become louder — it becomes more stable.
It is not a wave of sugar, but a dense, creamy-powdery presence with an
oriental gourmand signature.
WHAT MAKES THIS FRAGRANCE AN EXTRAIT?
A higher oil concentration affects not only
longevity but also the perception of the composition’s structure.
• Eau de Cologne (EDC): 3–10% oils
• Eau de Toilette (EDT): 5–15% oils
• Eau de Parfum (EDP): 15–20% oils
• Parfum / Extrait: 20–30% oils
• SALMANZADE Extrait: 44% oils
Concentration: 44%
Aging: 7 weeks — 5 weeks maceration, 2 weeks maturation.
The fragrance consists of a blend of perfume
concentrate and highly purified alcohol base. Stabilizers and technological
components may be included to ensure clarity, color stability, and formula
consistency.
The higher the oil concentration, the lower the
alcohol content and the denser and slower the fragrance develops.
- Top Notes: Black Currant, Pear
- Heart Notes: Iris, Jasmine
- Base Notes: Patchouli, Praline, Tonka Bean, Vanilla
Ingredients: ALCOHOL, ALPHA-ISOMETHYL IONONE, AQUA / WATER, BENZYL ALCOHOL, BENZYL BENZOATE, BENZYL SALICYLATE, BUTYL METHOXYDIBENZOYLMETHANE, CI 14700 (Red 4), CI 17200 (RED 33), CITRAL, CITRONELLOL, COUMARIN, ETHYLHEXYL SALICYLATE, FARNESOL, GERANIOL, LIMONENE, LINALOOL, METHYL ANTHRANILATE, PARFUM / FRAGRANCE, TRIS(TETRAMETHYLHYDROXYPIPERIDINOL) CITRATE
Perfume Notes
-
Top Notes
Black Currant, Pear
-
Heart Notes
Iris, Jasmine
-
Base Notes
Patchouli, Praline, Tonka Bean, Vanilla
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