Brutal Classic Intense La Rive

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7.4 / 10 43 Ratings

A perfume by La Rive for men. The release year is unknown. The scent is woody-fougèreartig. It is still in production.

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Main accords

Woody

Fougère

Green

Citrus

Spicy

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Lavender

Bergamot

Lemon

Neroli

Heart Notes

Lavender

Carnation

Geranium

Jasmine

Base Notes

Oakmoss

Musk

Patchouli

Amber

Sandalwood Vetiver

Vetiver

Ratings

Scent

7.443 Ratings

Longevity

7.440 Ratings

Sillage

6.940 Ratings

Bottle

6.143 Ratings

Value for money

9.230 Ratings

Submitted by Ergreifend, last update on 04/04/2025.

Smells similar

What the fragrance is similar to

Brutal Classic Eau de Cologne

Paco Rabanne pour Homme Eau de Toilette

Patrick

Quorum Eau de Toilette

Mandate Eau de Toilette

Colonia Essenza Eau de Cologne

Reviews

3 in-depth fragrance descriptions

08/18/2024

10
Pricing 4
Bottle 7
Sillage 7
Longevity 7
Scent

manlyscents
96 Reviews

manlyscents

1

Soapy fresh, clean and green

This is a better performing version of the weak Brutal Classic EDC from 1970s Poland. Soapy fresh, clean and green. The same exact words I had used to open my review of Fragrances of Ireland Patrick, which Brutal Intense is close to, but Brutal has harsher green notes throughout. Both were heavily inspired by Paco Rabanne Pour Homme and Worth Pour Homme and it shows.

Brutal is a bottom shelf supermarket ultra cheapie (under €10) that isn't going to blow anyone's mind, but I enjoy wearing it nevertheless.

Masculinity Level: Just one more thing...

03/18/2025

10
Pricing 7
Bottle 7
Sillage 8
Longevity 9.5
Scent

Lauser93
886 Reviews

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Lauser93

Helpful Review 3

Wow what a great Paco Rabanne pour Homme alternative!

When I applied Brutal Classic Intense, I was immediately on fire. I immediately thought of my beloved Paco Rabanne pour Homme Eau de Toilette! The resemblance is really amazing. The longevity on my skin is successful with more than 10 hours and the sillage is also clear so far.

The top note starts greenish, resinous, balsamic, herbal, citric, fresh and spicy with aromas of clary sage, rosemary, fir balsam, bergamot and lemon zest. In the heart note, I recognize floral, soapy and sweetish notes of lavender, neroli, rose geranium, garden carnations and some cinnamon. The base has an earthy, leathery, balsamic and woody scent of oakmoss, tobacco, cedarwood, amber, benzoin, suede, sandalwood and musk.

The Brutal Classic Intense is a really great fougère and I would like to thank Kamyar for bottling it.

11/24/2023

10
Pricing 7
Bottle 6
Sillage 7
Longevity 8.5
Scent

ActaNonVerba
49 Reviews

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ActaNonVerba

Helpful Review 14

Grandpa Paco's Polish cousin

I've only had it for a few days. I ordered it blind. 10.95 € for 100ml. What could possibly go wrong!
Immediately after spraying it on, there is a strange spicy, herbaceous smell with a slightly pungent synthetic scent. Combined with some citrus.

However, this subsides after about 10 minutes.

In the drydown, it becomes woody, mossy and herbaceous. Wonderful fougere accords take over. Everything is wonderfully round. Mild and not particularly bright. Great for work. Moss and lavender with herbs in the background. Plus the woodiness. Everything together makes a great picture.

The shelf life of six to seven hours is perfectly fine.

The P/L is unbeatable.

Why such a stupid title for this review?

Well, it's very reminiscent of PRph and also Bogart Signature. It lies somewhere in the intersection of the two.
Woda Toaletowa is written on the bottle. Made in Poland.

The bottle is fine. The lid is cheap. The sprayer does its job. But for the price.... What the heck?

It's a shirt-sleeved, somewhat rustic fougere. Working-class hands and a flannel shirt instead of manicured paws and a designer suit.

I think it's a complete success. The performance is completely ok for the price called for.

Thumbs up for this Polish interpretation of a fougere.

Thanks for reading.