Colossus La Rive

La Rive has always been known for affordable dupes and is an established brand in this area. For a long time, however, La Rive's fragrances struggled with several issues, such as a strong alcoholic note, poor longevity, or miserable bottles.
The first La Rive fragrance I acquired, namely La Rive Cabana, had to deal with exactly such problems. However, when comparing it to La Rive Colossus, one will find that a lot has changed in terms of quality over time at La Rive.
Enough with the preamble, let's get to the scent: Colossus starts with a fresh apple-mint note, and already in the opening, the vanilla and tonka bean are noticeable, giving the fragrance a certain powderiness.
The parallels to the original Eros by Versace are clearly recognizable, although my impression is that the opening of Eros is slightly more "explosive."
Over time, the fresh notes recede, and the vanilla note becomes more prominent.
The sillage is moderate, meaning the fragrance can be perceived from a bit of a distance, but it is definitely not room-filling. I would also say that the original performs slightly better in this regard.
The longevity is about 6-7 hours.
The bottle is extremely well done considering the price: The cap clicks in pleasantly and securely, the bottle is made of sturdy glass, and the design appears simple and timeless.
Conclusion: With Colossus, La Rive demonstrates that they are increasingly valuing quality, and one can only hope that La Rive will continue to pay attention to this in future fragrances. So, anyone looking for an affordable and well-executed alternative to Eros should take a closer look at Colossus!