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I can only agree with the other comments; the scent truly evokes a Mediterranean vibe. When you close your eyes, you can really imagine strolling through the alleys of a small Italian town. It reminds me of pizza and wine under olive trees. Vacation, relaxation, and enjoying other cultures. Dolce Vita!

At first, I couldn't really make much of it; I thought, "It smells nice and might appeal to people who aren't usually into perfume."
However, with each wear, I liked the scent more and more, and a new side revealed itself. So, I ended up getting a large bottle, and shortly after, the flacon moved in.

In the opening, I smell zesty, fruity, and slightly green notes. Bergamot makes it fresh, the tart fruity blackcurrant supports it, and fig leaf gives it a green twist. You definitely have to like orange blossom here. You can perceive it well throughout the entire development. However, I don't think it's a very floral perfume. The notes are all well intertwined. I particularly love the base. Olive wood makes it truly unique. In my opinion, you don't often smell that. Combined with tonka, it creates a beautifully woody, warm foundation.

I really enjoy wearing this scent in warmer temperatures during everyday life. It has also been well received at work. Scents can particularly start to annoy me quickly there, but this one always fits. The longevity on my skin is quite good; however, it becomes quickly close to the body. For evenings out, I might choose a louder candidate, but that's a matter of taste.

I also like the flacon; it fits the scent. The colors remind me of terracotta tiles, which are often found in Italy. The cap is designed with a slight marble effect.

Lolita, the little sister of Lira, invites you today to the "Unbirthday Party." In Wonderland, this must of course be celebrated properly!

The Mad Hatter is already here, clattering with the teapot. However, today it hides Bellini instead of tea. He must have already had a taste, judging by his crazy singing.
The March Hare carries a cheese cream cake, larger than himself, lavishly garnished with fruity peaches.
Lira has also been busy baking 100 cupcakes, each one more colorful than the last.
The dormouse is eagerly whipping even more cream with lots of vanilla sugar.
But where is the Cheshire Cat?! Suddenly, a head pops out of the jasmine bush.... There she is!
Now the party can begin. It smells simply heavenly in Wonderland!

But now to the scent:
At first, you clearly perceive Bellini, and the pepper peeks around the corner for a moment.
Then comes the scent of a rich cheese cake with plenty of fluffy cream and vanilla sugar. Over time, jasmine becomes increasingly noticeable. For me, everything is very rich yet fruity. The white peach can be well perceived throughout.

Definitely very gourmand, you almost want to bite into its arm. You definitely have to be in the mood for this. On some days, the sweet musk fluff is almost too overwhelming for me.
By the way, my first association was the scent of scented Diddl mouse notepads I had as a child. :D

The bottle is quite kitschy. However, in my opinion, it fits the scent. The outer box immediately reminds me of my "Alice in Wonderland" story.
The liquid has darkened for me due to the rich
vanilla and is now more amber-colored. I like that. :)

All in all, a lovely scent at a very good price that must not be missing from my collection.

Simple, beautiful, and uncomplicated.
Of course, this is not a "here I am" scent that stands out. But sometimes you might not want that.

Fresh fruit - not squeaky or too sweet. Beautifully rounded off with sandalwood and tonka. Nothing floral.
You smell good without coming off as overly perfumed.
A woman in jeans and a T-shirt, not made up - but naturally beautiful.
For me, it was the perfect companion in everyday life, especially when you don't feel like thinking about what to wear today. There are plenty of others for the big evening appearance.

Longevity and sillage could be better, but then again, you notice that it is not a particularly expensive fragrance. The bottle is nothing special either, but that doesn't bother me.

It's a shame that it has disappeared from drugstores. Even online, you can only find the bottles at exorbitant prices.

04.08.2021: EDIT: Bottles are available for purchase again. Let's see if the scent still smells the way I remember it. *excited*

The Chloé is like a friend to me, but one I can't stand every day. I can't be with her, but I also can't be without her.
I've already emptied two bottles. For me, it has always been a scent that I wear more for going out or on cozy evenings with friends.
My first encounter with the fragrance was through my sister. I was visiting her and sprayed myself (secretly) in her bathroom. After the visit, we went to a party. Within just a few minutes, a friend asked what smelled so good, and we realized he meant me and thus the Chloé. That evening, I felt really good and confident with the scent, and so the first bottle moved in with me.

I can't describe the individual notes very well. The rose is present for me from the very beginning, enveloped by other flowers. I can also clearly smell the lychee. Overall, it feels like a heavily dosed fabric softener, but very feminine and lovely.
I perceive the longevity and sillage as strong. I can smell it for a long time myself, which is rare for most perfumes. On clothing, it was still noticeably present even after several days.
My impression is that many men love the scent. For example, my best friend's husband always asks if I've put on "that great scent" when I wear Chloé.
The bottle is also classically beautiful. Clear lines, complemented by the cute bow.

After my last bottle unfortunately tipped over due to improper storage, I first got a decant. I still like the Chloé.
However, for me, it's not a scent for every day. I really have to be in the mood for it. Recently, I wore it to work. I found it very overpowering. I had the scent in my nose non-stop and felt like I was annoying everyone. I almost felt sick.

Used consciously, the Chloé can definitely score points.... Maybe someday a bottle will move in again. :)

...is just not my thing.

Last year in the middle of summer, I had to realize that my large bottle of Acqua di Gioia was almost empty.
Actually, I would have liked to buy a new bottle, but somehow I didn't want to spend that much money at that moment. So I researched suitable dupes online. In several articles, Aqua Bella was touted as a 1:1 copy. So I ordered it right away. You can't go wrong for the price.

Immediately after spraying, it smells nice and fresh and aquatic.... Unfortunately, it quickly transforms on my skin into a lemon cleaner scent. And I believe that very few people want to smell like a bathroom. :( This note lingers and develops into something sharp and later musty for me. The base note unfortunately doesn't really come through for me, no trace of brown sugar. The cedar wood is also hiding from me.
It smells to me as if I sprayed the original... but a diluted version.
At least that's how it develops on my skin.
The longevity is not particularly high. I can only perceive it for a maximum of two to three hours.

The bottle is quite simple and doesn't look particularly high-quality. But I don't expect that from La Rive either.

I wanted to like it, but I'd rather reach for the original.
For the low price, it's not necessarily a bad scent for a tight budget, and it will find its admirers.... I've already noticed in the other comments that many people like it. :) Perfume is indeed very subjective.
I will probably still spray it occasionally at work in the summer. A lemony refreshment can sometimes be quite nice.

But I'm still on the lookout for an aquatic scent for summer. Maybe someone has a completely different recommendation?