Romamz

Hats off, La Rive has really hit the mark for my nose. The scent starts sweet, slightly synthetic (but not disturbingly synthetic). The pepper is perfectly dosed to perceive a slight "tingle." Once the first impression fades, it becomes fruity, but not overly fruity, rather carried fruity. Cinnamon takes on the role of the pepper, and the now slightly resonating notes of vanilla and woods gradually take more and more of the foreground. When the final stage of vanilla with the woods is fully reached, it creates a real compulsion to keep smelling it on the wrist, addictive danger. It even smells more interesting to me than the EA-SWY, if not quite rounder, then more angular. It cannot compete with the longevity of the original. So what?! At a fraction of the price, you can spray it on as often as you like, allowing you to experience the individual phases more frequently. I’m already looking forward to when it gets cooler again and I can wear the scent more regularly.
And don't be mad at your ladies if they want to wear it too.

The bottle is simple but beautiful.
The longevity is in the middle range.
The scent is really pleasant and enticing.
Unbeatable price-performance ratio. (As known from La Rive)

Scent? Yes, it smells good. Citrusy, smoky.
Copy? Yes, but it does smell different from the original.
Recommendation? Yes, small wallets should buy it and enjoy its fragrance.
Alternative? Yes, there is one, but it doesn't smell quite as "creedig".
Which? Montblanc Explorer (for the medium wallet)

The scent is thoroughly successful, and the number of visits to the office from female colleagues has suddenly increased. Even my wife says: "This is how a man should smell." The top note can be subtly overlooked; after that, the woody spice, which reveals a rugged masculinity to the ladies, extends over the pulse points. Should a lady be interested, D&G The One can certainly help to initiate a conversation, after all, "you smell good" is such a strong signal for any man that one can build upon. For daily use in the office, perhaps the EdT, depending on how susceptible the female colleagues are.