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Vintage Flowers 2024

7.0 / 10 45 Ratings
A new perfume by La Rive for women, released in 2024. The scent is floral-sweet. It is still in production.
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Main accords

Floral
Sweet
Fruity
Synthetic
Creamy

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes Top Notes
Pear blossomPear blossom Mandarin orangeMandarin orange Red berriesRed berries
Heart Notes Heart Notes
FrangipaniFrangipani JasmineJasmine GardeniaGardenia
Base Notes Base Notes
Brown sugarBrown sugar PatchouliPatchouli
Ratings
Scent
7.045 Ratings
Longevity
6.341 Ratings
Sillage
6.141 Ratings
Bottle
7.149 Ratings
Value for money
8.539 Ratings
Submitted by Estate · last update on 12/03/2025.
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What the fragrance is similar to
Flora Gorgeous Gardenia (Eau de Parfum) by Gucci
Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Eau de Parfum

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6 in-depth fragrance descriptions
MineMinchen

67 Reviews
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MineMinchen
Top Review 7  
FlowerPower
This gives me not only a bottle and packaging that have been beautifully executed, but also the scent.

I was close to getting the original, which unfortunately only lasted 2 hours on me. I was willing to accept that, and then I was heard. Suddenly, this beautiful La Rive hit the market. 3 sprays accompany me for a good five hours, during which I can clearly perceive the scent myself; after that, it lingers softly on my skin for another 2 hours. For this price, I think that's really great.

Once sprayed, I immediately notice flowers of all kinds (I can't pinpoint exactly which ones) and delicate red berries that bring a hint of fruitiness. Luckily... Because I tend to shy away from too much fruit and berries. Here, however, the flowers and blossoms dominate, which also wonderfully receive a slight boost of sweetness from a pinch of brown sugar. But just enough so that the scent remains balanced and doesn't drift into cloying sweetness. The patchouli adds a little fresh kick, and everything harmonizes beautifully together.

I can't complain about the sprayer either; it does what it's supposed to do, and it does it well :)

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Mina4

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Mina4
Very helpful Review 6  
I prefer it to the original
The bottle has appealed to me for a while, as I don't really like the ones from La Rive otherwise. But here, I do.

Then I first tested the original from Gucci and was negatively surprised. Phew, it was like a sweet-sour teenage perfume. That's why I only sniffed the scent briefly and immediately sorted the tester out.

A few weeks later, I found myself in front of Vintage Flowers again and finally decided to test it: From the very beginning, this scent was much more pleasant for me. Although I do smell wild strawberries at first like in the original, it's not as squeaky, and that fades away gradually. Moreover, the surrounding notes, meaning the fragrance notes besides the wild strawberry, are much softer. What develops after the first few minutes is a gently sweet floral scent, and I also think I can detect a kind of fruit tea note - but not artificial, rather natural.

I was so convinced by that that I bought it.

However, the longevity is not very strong. In the first 2-3 hours, the scent is strong, then it becomes only faintly perceptible. But for the price, you can just reapply it :)

Edit: After wearing it several times, I've noticed that I have a bit of a problem with the way the gentle sweetness comes through here. It reminds me a lot of sweeteners/Stevia, where I don't really notice the sweetness at first, but only at the end while I'm swallowing the bite. I don't really like that very much. But the bottle is so pretty, so it stays with me.
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MajaDuft

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MajaDuft
Helpful Review 7  
well-executed dupe and beautiful scent
recently, I bought the dupe fragrance VINTAGE FLOWERS by LaRive at DM, as it is said to be a twin or relative of "Flora Gorgeous Gardenia (Eau de Parfum) | Gucci." Since I own and really like the Gucci, I decided to go for it.
I must admit that both fragrances are very similar; I can't even say which one I prefer more. Unfortunately, I was not satisfied with the longevity and performance of the GUCCI, and here it is also not amazing, but for the price of 7 euros, I can live with it; you just have to reapply.
Overall, VINTAGE FLOWERS is a very beautiful floral scent with wonderful sugary notes, with the flowers dominating the fragrance.
The sweet perfume also impresses with fruity sweet notes of red berries and mandarin, but these fade over time, and in the end, you are left with sugared blossoms. Those who like the original from GUCCI will also find satisfaction with LaRive's dupe.
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Eriele

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Eriele
Helpful Review 7  
Noble Immersion
I had been keeping more than just an eye on the Gucci fragrance for quite some time. I tested it several times, but two things bothered me. There was a note in it that was too musty for my liking. It didn't suit me, and for 100% not liking it, it was too expensive. Greed is not my thing, as I choose fragrances by scent and not by brand.

Now I discovered this nice newcomer from La Rive. The visual similarity to Flora is clearly recognizable. It starts off fresh, floral, and quite subtle. Later, more flowers come into play, giving everything a somewhat nostalgic/romantic touch. I smell violets, which shouldn't be in there. It could be the gardenia. As a self-proclaimed patchouli fan, I am very pleased with the base note. It doesn't hit hard like the heavy hitters from the 70s, but presents itself nicely and maturely.

Also here, the pleasant surprise at the beginning is that the otherwise typical synthetic note for La Rive is only present briefly. Longevity is a good 5 hours, and I like the scent better than Flora. The bottle is straightforward, yet extraordinary with its pink and black. It's also easy to carry. I hate those blocks that are close-combat weapons. Price/performance is excellent for me. More noble and unusual than the expensive relative. Right now, during the pre-Christmas season, it doesn't quite fit for me. It's too light, but as we head into spring, it will make its appearance with me.
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partymitka

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Gucci?
I only stumbled upon this fragrance by chance. On my way home from work, I quickly stopped by DM and smelled a few perfumes.
I hadn't heard anything about this scent until then, but when I smelled it on the test strip, I initially thought I had my beloved Gucci Flora Gorgeous Gardenia in my hand.
The two fragrances are really incredibly similar; the La Rive scent does smell noticeably stronger of alcohol even after some time, but you can't complain about that at this price.
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I liked Gucci's Gorgeous Gardenia less than this white flower bouquet with a citrusy start. It feels classic and not cheap at all. Good!
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Floral, a bit vintage with violet and patchouli. Better than the Gucci scent. H/S/ and price are great. Almost a go-to.
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1 year ago
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Much fresher than the inspiration, it smells like Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Eau de Parfum with fabric softener. Perfect for everyday use!
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White blooming bouquet with impressive sillage, still detectable on my jacket after 2 days! For me, it clearly leans towards Gucci FGG! Great price/quality!
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1 year ago
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Tested it while passing by since only the tester was left & found it good. I'll save myself the Gucci & get it from another drugstore...
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Fruity, berry-like, floral. Brown sugar adds just the right sweetness. Very close to the original. Always works. Pretty bottle. Top cheapie!
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Vintage Flowers smells very unpleasantly synthetic and cheap to me. However, it lasts a long time on the skin.
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5
A good copy of Flora Gorgeous Gardenia Eau de Parfum. Great for summer. Not as exciting as the original, but perfect for everyday use.
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5
Very close to the original! I get a delicate fruity tea note with flowers.
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7 months ago
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successful dupe scent for Gucci's Flora, beautiful sugary, sweet floral notes mixed with brown sugar and fruits in the top note, TOP
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