LA RIVE 2018 EDT

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Extreme Story

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LA RIVE Extreme Story is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2018. Extreme Story opens with Fresh Notes, Bergamot, and Elemi, settles into a heart of Rose, Violet, Lavender, and Geranium, and dries down to a base of Leather, Amber, Vetiver, and Patchouli. LA RIVE's Extreme Story carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This budget-friendly alternative to Sauvage is a divisive one. Some hail it as a solid fresh scent for the price, others find it a synthetic headache. Expect good value if you're not expecting Dior-level sophistication.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Energetic
  • Modern
  • Confident
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Extreme Story 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 Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport

Its fresh and clean profile makes it suitable for casual wear or after a workout. However, its often reported weak projection and synthetic quality means it won't shine in formal or intimate date settings, where higher quality and longevity are preferred.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium

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

Extreme Story opens with a fresh, zesty hit of bergamot and elemi, quickly joined by an aromatic heart of lavender and cardamom, spiced up with rose and geranium. The dry-down settles into a masculine blend of leathery amber and earthy vetiver with a hint of patchouli, creating a warm, slightly smoky trail.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 23 September

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