LA RIVE 2017 EDT

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Brave Man

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LA RIVE Brave Man is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2017. Brave Man opens with Sea Water, Grapefruit, and Tangerine, settles into a heart of Jasmine and Bay Leaf, and dries down to a base of Patchouli, Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss, and Ambergris. LA RIVE's Brave Man carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

If you're after that Invictus vibe without emptying your wallet, Brave Man is your best bet. It's a crowd-pleasing, fresh, everyday scent that punches well above its weight in the value stakes.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Confident
  • Cozy
  • Classic
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Brave Man 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
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate performance and fresh, clean profile make it ideal for casual wear, gym, or the office where it won't offend. It's not quite bold or deep enough for formal events but works well as a versatile daily grab.

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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bay laurel Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil from Bay Leaf
  • Bay laurel Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil from Bay Leaf
  • Bay laurel Laurus Nobilis Leaf Oil from Bay Leaf

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

Opens with a lively splash of sea water, grapefruit, and tangerine, giving an immediate hit of clean, zesty freshness. This bright start mellows into a subtle floral heart of jasmine and bay leaf, adding a touch of smooth greenness. The dry down settles into a masculine blend of earthy patchouli, warm guaiac wood, and a hint of salty ambergris, leaving a lasting impression of clean sophistication.

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