Absolute Sport La Rive 2023

Recently tested the Chanel Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme on my wrist. While wearing it, I liked it less. Afterwards, only the orange scent was still very noticeable on my sports watch. The remaining scent, which lasted a long time, I liked very much! For me, the original is a fragrance with potential, but due to the price and the rather mediocre impression on the skin, it’s not a purchase.

I sprayed the dupe, Absolute Sport by La Rive, 3 sprays on my wrist and after about 2 minutes took my first sniff. I was pleasantly surprised! A really solid dupe without any off-putting notes. The orange note is a bit too strong for me, but it is also present in the original, and I can handle that. There’s nothing biting or annoying for me, which I often notice with cheap perfumes. In the dry down, I perceive the dupe as a bit dirtier/smokier. For me, the scent blends after about 1-1.5 hours and then fades quite quickly. After a good 2 hours, you really have to get close to the wrist to notice anything from the 3 sprays.

Bottle: This can definitely be skimped on if more money is put into the perfume. With this price, savings have to be made somewhere, and it was saved in the right place.

Conclusion: I will buy the 30 ML version for €3.95. For the backpack or in the glove compartment, it’s a fragrance that you can also spontaneously reapply after 1.5 hours. For me, a sufficiently good dupe at a top price in travel size. Those who love the original might even enjoy it more than I do!

Clear purchase recommendation!