La Vida Perfume

La Vida means life, and Cuba treats La Vida Perfume literally that way, pear and black currant arriving bright and immediately fruity, more restrained than the confident name might otherwise suggest. Iris, orange blossom, and jasmine carry that restraint through the middle, soft and romantic without ever losing the fruit's early warmth. Patchouli, tonka bean, vanilla, and praline ground the dry down in dense, sweet richness that lasts for many hours after the fruit above has faded. Celebratory occasions and evening wear both suit this fruity gourmand Eau De Parfum equally well, warm rather than sharp about its own considerable presence. The joy in the name comes through clearly in the wear, warm and celebratory in exactly the way its own Spanish title promises.