Aqua La Rive

This looks like an attempt at a copy of Acqua di Gio. Unfortunately, it is very botched and smells awfully artificial. It kind of reminds me of the rightly discontinued Calvin Klein CK2 in its hairspray vibe. La Rive certainly has its moments but this is not it. If you want a cheap but good copy of AdG, try Sergio Tacchini I Love Italy instead.

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