LA RIVE 2015 EDT

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Brutal Classic Intense

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LA RIVE Brutal Classic Intense is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2015. Brutal Classic Intense opens with Citrus, Lavender, and Grass, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Geranium, and Clove, and dries down to a base of Woody Notes, Musk, Amber, and Sandalwood. LA RIVE's Brutal Classic Intense carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

This one's a proper old-school belter, a polarizing scent that unapologetically screams classic masculinity. If you're after a modern crowd-pleaser, look elsewhere. For those who appreciate a rugged, no-nonsense aroma, it's a bargain worth seeking out.
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  • Bold
  • Classic
  • Masculine
  • Warm
  • Elegant
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Brutal Classic Intense 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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
Also Works:
Summer Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual

Its potent, old-school aroma makes it less suitable for office or formal settings. It's best reserved for casual outings, weekend wear, or specific occasions where a robust, classic masculine scent is appreciated.

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

  • Clove Eugenia Caryophyllus Flower Oil from Clove
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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 an invigorating burst of citrus and fresh grass, intertwined with aromatic lavender. This quickly mellows into a warm, spicy heart of clove and geranium. The dry down is a deeply earthy and woody affair, dominated by vetiver, sandalwood, and a strong oakmoss, grounded by musky amber notes. It's a rich, green, and unapologetically masculine fragrance with a hint of floral spice.

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