LA RIVE 2000 EDP

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Poetique

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LA RIVE Poetique is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2000. Poetique opens with Rhubarb, Bergamot, Nutmeg, and Litchi, settles into a heart of Musk, Rose, Peony, and Vanilla, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Incense, and Cashmeran. LA RIVE's Poetique carries a Favourite verdict, a green-led wear.

A surprisingly decent Delina dupe that stands on its own as a tart, fresh rose. It's a crowd-pleaser that punches above its weight in terms of price and performance.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Feminine
  • Confident
  • Subtle
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Poetique 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
Also Works:
Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

With moderate longevity and sillage, Poetique is versatile enough for most settings. Its fresh, clean profile makes it an excellent choice for casual wear and the office, while the underlying sweetness and floral notes allow it to transition well to dates.

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

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
  • 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

Poetique opens with a zesty, almost sparkling burst of rhubarb and bergamot, given a touch of unexpected spice from nutmeg and a fruity sweetness from litchi. The heart blossoms into a clean, modern rose and peony blend, softened by a whisper of vanilla and a clean musk. The dry down is a comforting embrace of creamy cashmeran and cedar, with a subtle, earthy grounding from vetiver and a hint of smoky incense.

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