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So… Madame La Rive

8.0 / 10 34 Ratings

A popular perfume by La Rive for women. The release year is unknown. The scent is floral-fresh. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Floral

Fresh

Sweet

Creamy

Powdery

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

Peony

Citrus fruits

Heart Notes

Fruity notes Rose

Rose

Osmanthus

Base Notes

Sandalwood

Patchouli

Ratings

Scent

8.034 Ratings

Longevity

7.530 Ratings

Sillage

7.032 Ratings

Bottle

6.338 Ratings

Submitted by Midna, last update on 08/26/2025.

Smells similar

What the fragrance is similar to

Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum

Reviews

3 in-depth fragrance descriptions

08/26/2025

9.5Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

Lvoe
31 Reviews

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Lvoe

Helpful Review 3

Louis Vuitton, is that you?!

Actually, I was looking for a dupe for Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum.
I already tested Suddenly Madame Glamour, which I liked quite a bit, but it wasn't THE one yet.

So I decided to just test some other dupes of CM during my next drugstore visit.

I had my hands full, as it usually is. From laundry detergent to fabric softener and snacks. Quickly sprayed some on my wrist with one hand and off to the checkout. First thought: damn - I must have grabbed the wrong bottle.

Three minutes later in the car, I can't keep my nose off my hand, but this is definitely not directly Coco Mademoiselle for me. But somehow even better. It's fresher, more pleasant, much more suitable for everyday wear. Not as piercing, heavy.
Immediately, Attrape-Rêves came to my mind. It smells exactly the same to me, 1:1.

So I rushed home and sprayed my beloved Louis Vuitton on my other hand.

And definitely no doubt, the scent is for me a perfect dupe to Attrape Rêves. Even in terms of fragrance notes, I compared Attrape-Rêves, Coco Mademoiselle Eau de Parfum, and this scent, and it definitely resembles the Louis Vuitton more than the Chanel.

But how does the scent smell?
At first, it smells totally fruity, pleasant, slightly sour. Maybe even slightly reminiscent of a nice, fruity shampoo. Less scratchy than the CM.
It's transparently lightly citrusy. Less heavy and perfumey.
Fruity, pleasant, perfect everyday scent. Youthful, not quite as grown-up as the classic CM.

I can hardly believe my luck, and I wonder very much why no one has stumbled upon this similarity yet.

Like many other opinions, I must honestly say that for me, the scent is not a dupe to the CM.
For CM, Madame Isabelle would be the dupe instead. (Which I haven't tested, so I can't give a strong opinion on that yet)

I'm blown away, and I will definitely get a few backup bottles right away, better safe than sorry.

06/30/2016

8Scent 7Longevity 7Sillage

Woelfin
243 Reviews

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Woelfin

Very helpful Review 15

My Little (Big) Love

During one of my shopping trips at Müller, it suddenly came over me, and I had the glorious idea that I needed to add various La Rive fragrances to my collection. I had only half-heartedly tested each one, and anything that didn’t immediately scream “Yuck!” on the first sniff came home with me. This little lady here was no exception.

I admit, I needed a second try to truly fall in love. But then it hit me like nothing else ever has!

I already adore the opening. And this is surprising, considering I’m not a big fan of pompous floral bouquets. I smell a clean, feminine flower meadow that skillfully stays in the background and makes me feel surprisingly good. The fragrance seems to embrace me, gently and cautiously, without trying to overwhelm me. It wants to accompany me, to make me feel feminine and delicate in a way that makes me ask, “How can you, little gem, be so affordable, so elegant in your scent?”

The heart and the base become a bit harsher on my skin, which makes them seem somewhat more mature, but still very pretty and pleasant.

04/17/2016

10Scent 8Longevity 7Sillage

Sarili
5 Reviews

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Sarili

Top Review 21

English Gardens meets Green Jungle

My first comment is actually about this CM dupe. The reason is quite simple:
since I discovered this fragrance, I have been incredibly fascinated by it - and amazed (almost frighteningly...) that a really well-made scent can be so inexpensive! Perhaps THIS is proof that quality does not necessarily have to do with the brand and the price.

Now to the fragrance:
At first, it smells quite strong of alcohol. Therefore, it is advisable to wait a few minutes before sniffing.
After this short time, the top note can already excite me directly!
In my opinion, it actually smells better here than the original, which I already find a bit too sweet at this stage.
"So...Madame" convinces here with a fresh, very subtle, and fruity sweetness that is not too intrusive. On the contrary: the scent seems to "adapt" directly to me.
At the beginning, the green citrus notes come through very clearly, and that typical CM opening - there is something else you can smell, perhaps the Ylang-Ylang already?
It really smells heavenly - and is especially a great wake-up call for me in the morning. As if you were stepping out into a summer, still cool English garden in the early morning, where the dew still hangs on the meadows and fruits - while the sun slowly warms the green leaves.
As the scent develops, not much else happens for me at first. Only after about an hour does the fragrance become softer, and the floral accords come through. However, it doesn't smell very different to my nose at first - which I don't find bad. I simply find this fragrance composition harmonious!
What I find much more convincing about this scent (compared to the original) is the development at the end. The "Madame" does become a bit more bitter and woody at the end. However, here the fragrance takes on a slightly seductive quality, which I really like and harmonizes wonderfully with my skin chemistry. I also think I can catch a whiff of vanilla, but only very subtly - and thankfully not like often, that sweet, all-consuming vanilla. No - it just gently tickles through now.
The English garden has now transformed into a tropical, tangled jungle. Through the predominantly warm-green-woody jungle underbrush, which is still framed by subtle fruits and delicate flowers, this very subtle wood-vanilla accord sneaks in.
The original unfortunately never scored points with me in this late heart and then in the base note. I always found it somewhat musty. It reminded me of my great-aunt's wardrobe, which smelled of wood and old soap. So definitely not youthful-fresh. On the contrary... This always kept me from buying CM.
The "Madame" is significantly fresher and much better balanced for my nose. The transitions are wonderfully light - just like the whole perfume.

Conclusion:
I am completely satisfied with my new "insider tip" and now always enjoy this fragrance when I feel like English gardens and jungle vibes.
I find the bottle - well. Not stunning, but not ugly either. Just plain. They are not that great at La Rive - but they must save somewhere.
However, the Madame lasts really long: at least 5 hours on the skin - a bit longer in the hair. So above average for this price segment.
I've already received the first compliments -
And all of this is absolutely suitable for a student budget - what more could you want!?