The Perfume Library

Mr. Sharp

6.8

La Rive

Fresh · Sweet · Synthetic

La Rive Mr. Sharp is a fresh, spicy and gourmand fragrance for men that links a sharp opening of white pepper, black pepper and bergamot to the sweetness of cocoa and tonka bean. Both peppers and bergamot lead the opening, while sage and cedar build a woody backbone in the heart. The base of amberwood, cocoa and tonka bean sweetens the scent and leaves an oriental, powdery warmth. A synthetic edge sits alongside the fresh and sweet accords. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and winter, with spring not far behind, and summer is the least chosen season. It leans towards night out and evening wear, and also gets votes for leisure and business. Maison Alhambra B.A.D Homme and Riiffs Carbon Noir have a close profile.

Amber King

7.1

La Rive · 2023

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

La Rive Amber King is a fresh, lightly sweet men's fragrance that pairs bright citrus with spice and wood. It opens with blood orange, juniper berry and Sicilian lemon, a juicy, sparkling start. In the heart, pimento, lavender and geranium add a floral, spicy side. Vetiver, cedarwood and patchouli give the dry-down a woody base, while the aquatic and fruity touches keep the overall feel airy. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few people have voted on them. It is rated well for its price. It is described as a men's fragrance. Dolce & Gabbana K (Eau de Toilette) and Maison Alhambra Kingsman have a close profile.

L'Excellente

7.1

La Rive

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

La Rive L'Excellente opens with peach, passion fruit and raspberry, a fresh, sweet fruitiness that settles into a floral scent made for women. The top holds peach, passion fruit, raspberry and green notes, with persimmon and pomegranate rounding out the fruit. Lotus, orchid and magnolia bring a soft floral heart. In the base, violet, vanilla and amber turn the sweetness creamy and powdery, while patchouli and mahogany add a woody depth. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate. Most voters pick spring, fall and summer, and leisure, daily wear and the office are the most chosen settings. Its value for money also scores high. La Rive Tender and Jil Sander Style have a close profile.

Hello Beauty

7.2

La Rive · 2017

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

La Rive Hello Beauty is a light, fresh and green floral for women, with citrus and a fruity sweetness running through it. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, and most voters pick spring and summer. It is worn mostly for leisure and daily use, then for the office. The light, clean character makes it easy to wear through the day. Green tea, blackcurrant and lemon give a bright opening. In the heart, jasmine, peony and water lily bring a floral freshness, with raspberry adding sweetness. White musk leaves a creamy softness at the base, lightly balanced by cedarwood and patchouli. Jean Poivre Lost In Euphoria and Acqua di Parma Lily of the Valley have a close profile.

Steel Essence

7.5

La Rive

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

La Rive Steel Essence is a fresh, citrus-led men's fragrance that pairs lemon and orange blossom with rosemary and lavender. It opens on lemon and orange blossom, then moves into a herbal heart of rosemary, lavender, coriander, geranium and nutmeg. Vetiver and teakwood ground the base, while lychee and tonka bean add a soft, fruity sweetness. The overall impression is fresh and lightly sweet, with a synthetic edge in the accords. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and value for money scores high. It is positioned as a masculine scent, and its fresh character suits easy everyday wear. Jacques Bogart Silver Scent and Cuba Silver have a close profile.

Aqua

7.2

La Rive

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

La Rive Aqua is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance built on bergamot, aquatic notes and jasmine, light enough for sport, leisure and everyday wear. Voters place Aqua mostly in sport, leisure and daytime use, with office wear not far behind. Longevity and sillage are both moderate, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. It is classed as a men's fragrance. It opens with bergamot, which gives a fresh citrus lift. The heart pairs aquatic notes with jasmine, adding a soft floral touch to the watery feel. Cedarwood in the base gives it a woody footing, and a synthetic edge shows among the accords. Rituals Silent Waters and La Rive Free Motion Blue have a close profile.

Golden Woman

6.4

La Rive

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

La Rive Golden Woman is a women's fragrance that softens a fresh, floral frame with a sweet, creamy and fruity warmth. It opens with lemon, blackcurrant and green notes alongside ylang-ylang, a bright start. In the heart, caramel and peach sweetness blend into the powdery floral side of rose and lily of the valley. The base of creamy notes, sandalwood, amber and musk settles it onto a soft, woody footing. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and leisure, daily wear and business draw similar shares. Its profile is close to Burberry Body (Eau de Parfum) and La Rive Pearl Woman.

Athletic Man (Eau de Toilette)

7.1

La Rive

Fresh · Green · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

La Rive Athletic Man Eau de Toilette is a men's fougère that pairs a green, fresh opening of galbanum and rosemary with a woody heart of vetiver and sandalwood. It opens fresh and green with galbanum and rosemary. The heart brings woody notes, vetiver and sandalwood forward, while patchouli, amber and oakmoss in the base add an earthy, slightly animal depth. Sweet and spicy tones stay in the background, and a synthetic edge can be sensed. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though few people have voted on either. Sold as a men's fragrance, this fougère suits those who like a fresh scent. French Biscotos Loup Solitaire and Guépard Guépard for Man have a close profile.

Prestige - The Man Blue

6.8

La Rive

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

La Rive Prestige - The Man Blue is a men's fragrance that runs fresh and floral, with a sweet, powdery side. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. Votes spread almost evenly across the four seasons, with fall and spring slightly ahead. Daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions voters pick most. The top opens with birch and lavender, the heart holds cardamom and violet. The lavender's freshness softens against the cardamom's spice and the violet's powdery, floral side. In the base, musk and woody notes settle into a creamy, calm finish.

His Passion

6.7

La Rive

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

La Rive His Passion is a fresh, lightly sweet men's fragrance that sets citrus and a marine breeze against lavender and a woody base. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays close rather than leaving a heavy trail. Most voters place it in daily wear, leisure and the office, with evening and night out playing a smaller part. It opens with bergamot, fruity notes and marine notes for a bright start. Geranium, rosemary and lavender lead the heart, and vetiver, patchouli and tonka bean give a woody, sweet base. La Rive Gallant and La Rive Prestige - The Man Brown have a close profile.

Prestige - The Man Grey

6.6

La Rive

Citrus · Floral · Fruity

La Rive Prestige - The Man Grey pairs the brightness of mint, orange and grapefruit with leather, cinnamon and patchouli in a masculine scent. Longevity and sillage are rated good, and most voters pick autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It sits close to leisure, business and evening wear, and reads as a men's fragrance. The citrus and mint opening starts cool, then spicy notes, cinnamon, leather and rose come in. The base holds woody notes, patchouli and ambergris, and the overall feel is sweet, powdery and creamy. Lattafa Najdia and Création Lamis Golden Wave have a close profile.

Wave of Love

7.2

La Rive

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

La Rive Wave of Love is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that opens with elder, lemon and lilac. The top notes of elder, lemon and lilac make for a bright start. The heart brings tea, osmanthus, peony, wisteria and peach, adding a soft fruity touch to the citrus and aquatic accords. Cedar, musk and ambergris in the base settle it onto a woody, powdery and creamy ground. Voters find both longevity and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters pick spring and summer. Daily wear, leisure and business settings lead, while evenings out come last.

Tender

6.3

La Rive

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

La Rive Tender is a floral, fruity women's perfume that opens with persimmon, pomegranate and green notes; it has been discontinued. In the top, the sweet fruitiness of persimmon and pomegranate is freshened by green notes. Orchid and lotus give the heart a soft floral character. The base of ambergris, patchouli, musk, violet and mahogany settles into a woody, powdery, creamy floor, with sweet and gourmand tones running through it. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Voters place it in leisure and daily wear, as well as evenings and nights out. It is classed as a feminine perfume. La Rive Emotion and La Rive L'Excellente have a close profile.

Aqua Woman

7.3

La Rive · 2025

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

La Rive Aqua Woman pairs jasmine, lemon and orange with a green touch of violet leaf, making a fresh, floral scent for women. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, so it stays present without becoming heavy. Voters place it mostly in leisure and daily wear, followed by work and sport, and its light, clean profile reads feminine. The citrus and jasmine opening gives way to a fruity, floral heart of peach, orange blossom, rose and violet, with aniseed adding a faint sweetness. The base of cedarwood, vanilla, musk and sandalwood softens it into a warm finish, while the aquatic and green accords keep the whole fresh from start to end.

Bueno Sexy for Woman

5.9

La Rive

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

La Rive Bueno Sexy for Woman is a feminine scent that pairs a fresh, floral character with a fruity sweetness. Galbanum, bergamot and peach give a green, fruity freshness at first. In the heart, lavender, rose and lily of the valley add a floral, powdery softness. The base of vanilla, musk, patchouli and cedar sweetens it and settles it on a woody footing, with a slightly synthetic edge. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Voters lean towards fall, spring and summer, and choose winter less often. Daily wear, leisure and the office are the most-picked occasions. Its profile is close to La Rive Look of Woman Pastel and Superdry Neon Pink.

Secret of Beauty

7.5

La Rive · 2024

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

La Rive Secret of Beauty is a fresh, floral women's perfume that adds fruity sweetness and a light touch of spice. It opens with apple, blackcurrant and plum, giving a fruity sweetness that vanilla and cinnamon soften and warm with spice. In the heart, jasmine brings the floral side forward while thyme leaves a faint herbal note. The base of cedarwood, sandalwood and olive tree settles into a woody, powdery finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate, so it leaves a quiet trail. Most voters pick it for daily wear and leisure, with business settings also well represented. Evening and night-out votes are fewer.

Elegant Man

6.7

La Rive · 2015

Floral · Sweet · Synthetic

La Rive Elegant Man is a sweet, woody fougère with a spicy, powdery and slightly smoky character, made for men; it has been discontinued. Clary sage and lavender open it, while sandalwood and cedarwood form a woody heart. Benzoin and tobacco in the base pull it towards a resinous, sweet and smoky finish. Floral and oriental touches sit alongside, and a synthetic edge can be felt at times. Its longevity and sillage are moderate, leaving a trail that is neither very close to the skin nor very assertive. It reads as a masculine fragrance. Kelsey Berwin Al Jawhara and Bois 1920 1920 Extreme have a close profile.

True by Woman

7.6

La Rive · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Aquatic

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

Amore di Notte

6.6

La Rive

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

La Rive Amore di Notte pairs citrus freshness with the creamy floral side of orange blossom, and it is made for women; it has been discontinued. Neroli, orange and ginger open with a citrusy, lightly spicy brightness. Orange blossom takes over in the heart, adding a floral, creamy softness. Sandalwood and honey in the base turn the scent woody and sweet, while powdery and oriental touches stay in the background. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small. It reads as a feminine perfume. Bvlgari Le Gemme Empyr and Giorgio Armani Armani Code pour Femme (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

The Hero

6.9

La Rive · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Green

La Rive The Hero is a masculine fragrance that sets the fresh citrus of orange, lemon and grapefruit over an earthy, woody base of vetiver, patchouli and oakmoss; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Voters pick it most for daily wear and business, then leisure, with evening and sport further behind. It reads clearly masculine. It opens with a green, citrus freshness. In the heart, black pepper and pelargonium add spice while vetiver and patchouli build a woody, earthy body. The base of smoke, leather, benzoin and oakmoss turns it smoky and leathery. Hermès Terre d'Hermès (Eau de Toilette) and Acqua di Hamburg Classic have a close profile.

Moonlight Lady

7.3

La Rive

Fresh · Floral · Fruity

La Rive Moonlight Lady is a fresh, floral women's fragrance built around blackcurrant, bergamot and violet; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate: it stays close without disappearing. Voters place it almost evenly across leisure, business, evening and night out, so it isn't tied to one setting. It opens with blackcurrant, bergamot and peach, a fruity freshness brightened by aldehydes. The heart of violet, jasmine and rose turns powdery and floral, with ylang-ylang adding a creamy sweetness. Moss, musk and sandalwood settle underneath as a soft, woody base. La Rive Moon and Essential Garden Tulip Dreams share a close profile.

Soleil Rouge

6.9

La Rive · 2026

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

La Rive Soleil Rouge is a floral-fruity, gourmand fragrance for women, wrapping the sweetness of red fruits and cherry liqueur in vanilla and tonka bean. It opens on red fruits and cherry liqueur. In the heart, raspberry, almond and rose add a floral, powdery softness to the fruit. As it dries, vanilla, tonka bean and sandalwood settle it onto a warm, sweet, oriental base. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close rather than filling a room. It reads as a feminine scent. Voters rate its value for money very highly.

New Ride

6.5

La Rive

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

La Rive New Ride is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that sets sweet fruit against a spicy, woody body. It has been discontinued. Bergamot and apple make up the fresh, fruity side, while geranium and tagetes add a light floral touch. Cinnamon and clove bring spicy warmth, and sandalwood, cedar and vetiver form a woody base. A synthetic edge runs through the accords. Its longevity and sillage are rated moderate, though the number of votes is small. Voters rate it well for the price. It is classed as a men's fragrance. Hugo Boss Boss Bottled (Eau de Toilette) and Linn Young Work@Holics Club have a close profile.

You Got Me

7.7

La Rive

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

La Rive You Got Me is a sweet, powdery floral-fruity fragrance for women, built around jasmine and vanilla; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated good, and half of the voters find the longevity high, though the sample is small, so treat this as a rough guide. It reads as feminine, and voters consider it good value for money. As a whole the scent is soft and creamy. Pear and blackcurrant bring the fruity sweetness, jasmine lays a floral base, and vanilla adds a gourmand, powdery warmth. Smoky and chypre touches temper the sweetness a little. Jean Paul Gaultier La Belle Le Parfum and Zara Juicy Infusion have a close profile.