LA RIVE 2012 EDP

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Pearl

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LA RIVE Pearl is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2012. Pearl opens with Bergamot, Lemon, and Blackcurrant, settles into a heart of Cashmere Wood, Petitgrain, Rose, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Musk, Sandalwood, and Sage. LA RIVE's Pearl carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Divisive yet delightful, Pearl is a surprisingly clean and versatile budget scent. Its "shampoo fresh" vibe is either a revelation or a letdown, depending on what you are looking for.
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  • Clean
  • Fresh
  • Uplifting
  • Feminine
  • Subtle
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Pearl 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 Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage, coupled with its 'clean shampoo' aroma, make it well-suited for casual daywear. While some find it too light for formal occasions, its inoffensive nature allows it to subtly blend into an office setting.

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

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon
  • Geraniol from Rose

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
  • 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

Pearl opens with a bright and zesty burst of bergamot and lemon, quickly followed by the fruity sweetness of blackcurrant. As it settles, a soft, creamy peach emerges, nestled amongst delicate rose and lily of the valley, all underscored by the subtle warmth of cashmere wood. The dry down is a comforting embrace of clean musk and smooth sandalwood, with a hint of herbaceous sage providing a fresh, almost spa-like finish.

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