20 community ratings

True by Woman

2015WomenModern

7.6/ 10

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20 ratings

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La Rive True by Woman is a women's fragrance that pairs a fresh, floral character with a sweet, woody texture.

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Skunky's take: When spring arrives, this bottle comes off the shelf.

How does it perform?

From 27 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.0 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

6.8 /10

Leaves a light trail and stays polite in a crowd.

Bottle

6.5 /10

Looks good without trying too hard.

Blind buy risk

Low risk

80% of votes are positive and opinions barely differ.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Floral
Aquatic
Green
Sweet
Synthetic
Gourmand
Spicy

What does True by Woman smell like?

It opens with pepper, marine notes and bergamot, which set up the aquatic and green side. In the heart, jasmine and iris carry the floral part, while cedarwood, sandalwood and elemi resin form a woody base layer. The base brings vanilla, patchouli and ambergris, and the scent settles into a powdery, lightly gourmand sweetness.

Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, though the number of votes is small, so these ratings are only a rough guide. The balance of fresh and sweet suits everyday wear. Its profile is close to Grauton Parfums Opalgrau and Tchibo Grande Dame.