LA RIVE 2013 Edp

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Vanilla Touch

LA RIVE Vanilla Touch is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2013. The fragrance opens with Peach, Jasmine, Red Apple, and Gardenia, settles into a heart of Rose and Freesia, and dries down to a base of Coconut, Orchid, Sandalwood, and Musk.

Our verdict on Vanilla Touch: Statement

This budget-friendly vanilla offers a seriously polarising experience. For some, it's a warm, sweet, and pure vanilla extract dream, a fantastic layering staple or everyday indulgence. For others, it's a synthetic, play-doh-like nightmare, with an off-putting plastic or alcoholic sharpness. You either love its cheap-and-cheerful charm or loathe its artificiality.
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  • Warm
  • Cozy
  • Sweet
  • Relaxed
  • Playful
Vanilla Touch Eau de Parfum bottle

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Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 1%
Floral 44%
Fruity 16%
Green 9%
Sweet 32%
Warm 6%
Woody 6%
Earthy 2%
Animalic 8%
Fresh 15%

Mood Profile

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

Accords

Vanilla
100%
Powdery
68%
Sweet
52%
Musky
47%
Amber
46%

Notes

Top Notes

Jasmine 21% Gardenia 20% Peach 20% Red Apple 20% Bamboo 19%

Heart Notes

Freesia 50% Rose 50%

Base Notes

Vanilla 24% Musk 16% Coconut 16% Amber 16% Sandalwood 15% Orchid 14%

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Best Seasons

Best For:
Fall Winter

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual

Its sweet, warm, and sometimes heavy vanilla notes, alongside reports of moderate to strong projection, make it better suited for casual or date settings where a comforting, noticeable scent is welcome. It's less ideal for formal events or the office due to its gourmand leaning and potential for being perceived as too intense or synthetic by some.

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About

Vanilla Touch opens with a surprising bouquet of jasmine and gardenia, alongside fruity hints of apple and peach. However, this quickly gives way to its dominant character: a warm, powdery vanilla. Expect a rich, almost boozy vanilla extract feel, deeply interwoven with milky coconut, creamy sandalwood, and a touch of musk and amber for depth. It settles into a sweet, lingering embrace, occasionally revealing a subtle plasticky or play-doh undertone to some noses.

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