LA RIVE 2000 EDP

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River of Love

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LA RIVE River of Love is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2000. River of Love opens with Blackcurrant Leaf, Bergamot, Mandarin, and Jasmine, settles into a heart of Caraway, Red Fruits, Rose, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Dark Chocolate, Musk, Amber, and Sandalwood. LA RIVE's River of Love carries a Favourite verdict, a sweet-led wear.

This is a bold, sweet, and surprisingly complex scent that many claim captures the essence of the original Angel. It's a love-it-or-hate-it affair, but for the price, it's a no-brainer if you like strong gourmands.
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  • Bold
  • Warm
  • Sweet
  • Sensual
  • Soft
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River of Love 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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in winter and autumn.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

With moderate longevity and sillage, this perfume is best suited for evenings and dates where its bold, sweet character can shine without overwhelming. Its gourmand and intense notes make it less ideal for office or sport, but it can work for a casual night out or a formal event if applied sparingly.

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
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • 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

River of Love opens with an energetic burst of juicy fruits like mandarin and pineapple, softened by the whimsical sweetness of cotton candy and creamy coconut. As it settles, a rich heart of red fruits, honey, and delicate florals emerges, underscored by a subtle spice. The drydown unveils a seductive blend of dark chocolate, warm vanilla, and earthy patchouli, creating a deeply gourmand and mysterious finish.

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