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L'Excellente

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LA RIVE L'Excellente is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2000. L'Excellente opens with Persimmon, Green Notes, Peach, and Raspberry, settles into a heart of Magnolia, Orchid, and Lotus, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Patchouli, and Mahogany. LA RIVE's L'Excellente carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

An affordable 'fruitchouli' that's surprisingly elegant, despite an initial rough patch. It's a crowd-pleaser on dates, though some find it a bit dated.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Romantic
  • Elegant
  • Feminine
  • Relaxed
  • Woody
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L'Excellente Eau de Parfum 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 Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate longevity and sillage make it suitable for various settings without being overwhelming. The romantic and fruity profile, especially noted by reviewers, makes it a strong contender for dates, while its generally inoffensive nature allows for casual and office wear.

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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • 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

L'Excellente opens with a lively burst of sweet and tart fruits, where juicy peach and raspberry mingle with the exotic punch of passionfruit and pomegranate, underpinned by a hint of green freshness. As it settles, a lush floral heart emerges, with soft magnolia, delicate orchid, and serene lotus adding a touch of aquatic grace. The dry down is a warm embrace of creamy vanilla, earthy patchouli, and rich mahogany, rounded out by a subtle violet and amber, creating a soft, feminine woodiness.

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