Absolute Sport La Rive 2023

My name may be Dupeking, but La Rive is not exactly what I’m after. However, today let’s focus on the only La Rive I’ve actually taken with me, and why. I’m a fan of the original and also of Missoni Wave, which goes in a similar direction. And since I’m too “pussy” to treat my perfumes like they’re liquid gold, I could never just throw them in my backpack and head to the gym. That’s where these “cheap dupes” come in. Now, about the scent, which comes in a terrible bottle that makes you feel like you just picked it up at a Polish market. It starts off alcoholic like many “cheap dupes,” but quickly becomes citrusy and aquatic. One must give La Rive credit; they really nail the scents in the top notes. It smells super fresh with orange, mandarin, and a touch of blood orange and grapefruit. A battle of notes? Not at all. But the scent overall is great, there’s no other way to say it. Unfortunately, the surprisingly nice top note fades super quickly. However, the scent remains lovely: fruity, bitter, sour, fresh. Of course, it’s not designer quality, but it has a great DNA. But you can already tell that this isn’t the best quality. I can hardly think of a scent that moves so quickly from phase one straight to phase three. There was practically no middle phase, which is quite an achievement :D. Other dupe manufacturers definitely do this better. Nevertheless, the remaining scent is still pleasant and tasty. The criticized longevity is definitely a downside. So spraying it on in the morning and getting through the day isn’t going to happen. It’s not as ridiculously bad as some say, but it’s not great either. But for a fiver, you can easily take the Polish market bottle with you. It’s a great scent to take to the gym. Or to spray on before going shopping, or for quick errands. That’s its niche; it excels there. And that’s exactly why I got it. I also like to use it as a room spray. You can pack it, it’s not too precious, and it lasts a good two to three hours and delivers. And for the price, that’s top! I wouldn’t just wear it casually or recommend it like that; there are better alternatives for that. But for athletes, it’s a clear recommendation. And even though it’s a cheapie with its weaknesses, it earns an 8.5 here without any nonsense.
My number one for pumping!