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Rive d’Ambre Eau de Parfum bottle Rive d’Ambre EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2013 Year -
££££ Price Tier £
Ocean Dive Eau de Parfum bottle Ocean Dive EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Rive d’Ambre EDP
A truly gorgeous Tom Ford Private Blend that is unfortunately plagued by woeful longevity, leaving fans clamouring for a re-release with improved performance. The scent itself is a masterclass in citrus, a bright, effervescent dream.
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Our Verdict - Ocean Dive EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Ocean Dive - a citrus fragrance led by Bergamot, Mint, Green Apple, with aromatic depth. As a budget interpretation it sits lighter and more linear than the designer, but the core signature is there.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Rive d’Ambre EDP
Ocean Dive EDP

Notes

Accords

Rive d’Ambre Ocean Dive
100%
Citrus
90%
56%
Aromatic
78%
Fruity
66%
57%
Amber
42%
Sweet
54%
50%
Fresh
Citrus shared
100%
90%
Aromatic shared
56%
78%
66%
Amber shared
57%
42%
54%
50%

Performance

Rive d’Ambre Ocean Dive
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Rive d’Ambre

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its bright, fresh, and subtle character makes it ideal for office wear and casual settings, as it's unlikely to offend. The poor longevity and projection mean it's less suited for formal events or dates where a more impactful presence is desired, though its clean nature works well for light sporting activities.

Ocean Dive

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

Best in spring and summer - the citrus, aromatic profile suits those conditions, while extremes of heat or cold flatten the dupe's lighter composition.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Sport

Keep it for casual and daily - the citrus accord gives presence while the gentle projection keeps it crowd-friendly.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
88%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, amber, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Rive d’Ambre EDP
Ocean Dive EDP
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