Bergamot and Orange Blossom over a ambroxan base.
Bergamot and Ambroxan for year-round wear.
La Rive Metaphor opens lush and creamy, leading with Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Pear for its first impression on the skin. It blooms into a heart of Jasmine, Jasmine Sambac and Tuberose, the character that carries it through the middle hours. It softens to a base of Ambroxan, Patchouli and Vanilla, the lingering trail it leaves behind.
Wearers consistently describe La Rive Metaphor as a white floral scent defined by bergamot, orange blossom and pear. The ambroxan and patchouli base draws the most mentions for the impression it leaves.
4.6
8 reviews
Reach for this most mornings. Lasts about 8 hours with strong sillage. Reads white floral without being loud.
Get compliments every time I wear this. The Vetiver really stands out. Lasts about 8 hours with strong sillage.
Works for both work and evenings. The Vanilla keeps it interesting all day.
The Bergamot opening is gorgeous and it settles into Ambroxan beautifully. Lasts me a full day.
Get compliments every time I wear this. The Jasmine really stands out. Lasts about 8 hours with strong sillage.
Punches above its price. Bergamot up top, Ambroxan underneath. Will rebuy.
Quality juice for the price. Lasts about 8 hours with strong sillage. The Bergamot to Ambroxan transition is smooth.
Opens a little sharp with Bergamot but the Ambroxan base is what sells it for me.
La Rive Metaphor opens with Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Pear, moves through a heart of Jasmine, Jasmine Sambac and Tuberose, and settles on Ambroxan, Patchouli and Vanilla. Overall it reads as a white floral fragrance.
Expect around 8 hours of wear, with strong sillage and above average projection that settles closer to the skin over time.
Yes — its white floral profile suits year-round wear, both daytime and evening depending on the occasion.
Top: Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Pear. Heart: Jasmine, Jasmine Sambac and Tuberose. Base: Ambroxan, Patchouli and Vanilla.
It works as a versatile signature; its strong sillage keeps it appropriate for both casual and dressed settings.
Projection is above average in the opening hours, driven by its Ambroxan, Patchouli and Vanilla foundation, before it softens to a skin scent.
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