LA RIVE 2017 EDT

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Black Creek

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LA RIVE Black Creek is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2017. Black Creek opens with Bergamot and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Patchouli, Birch, Rose, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Oakmoss, and Vanilla. LA RIVE's Black Creek carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a divisive cheapie that tries its hand at Aventus but misses the mark for many. Some love its woody, fruity scent for the price, others find it too synthetic and fleeting, but consensus is it needs a good maceration.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Cozy
  • Woody
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Black Creek Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Sport

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with a fresh and clean profile, make it suitable for casual wear and the office. The fruity notes could be too informal for formal events, and reviewers suggest it's good for everyday use.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Black Creek opens with a bright, sweet bergamot and juicy blackcurrant, giving way to a heart of green patchouli and delicate rose and jasmine, softened by birch. The base settles into a comforting mix of earthy oakmoss, warm amber, clean musk, and a whisper of vanilla, creating a light, woody drydown.

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