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Destinée by La Rive

Men Women 2000

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La Rive

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Destinée by La Rive is an oriental fougère fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2000, this composition features top notes of mandarin, blackcurrant, and petit grain. The heart unfolds with lavender, orange blossom, and jasmine, while the base reveals vanilla, musk, ambergris, and cedar.

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When to wear it (votes)

  • Winter 23%
  • Spring 29%
  • Summer 17%
  • Autumn 31%
  • Day 57%
  • Night 43%

Key notes

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429 votes

  • Positive 72%
  • Negative 11%
  • Neutral 17%
positive reviews 429 community votes
LongevityModerate SillageModerate Best momentAutumn CharacterFeminine

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Leading answer Autumn

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Leading answer Day

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About Destinée

Main accord white-floral Year 2000 Gender Men · Women

Destinée by La Rive is an oriental fougère fragrance for men and women. Launched in 2000, this composition features top notes of mandarin, blackcurrant, and petit grain. The heart unfolds with lavender, orange blossom, and jasmine, while the base reveals vanilla, musk, ambergris, and cedar.

Flowers White flowers Spices Musk, amber and animalic Woods and mosses

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Longevity

Leading answer Moderate

275 votes

Sillage

Leading answer Moderate

260 votes

Character

Leading answer Traditionally feminine

275 votes

Value perception

Leading answer Excellent value

271 votes

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  1. Bought it because YSL Libre smells like a man; I don’t get why some girls like it, but to me, that’s how a man should smell. I noticed that if you don’t like Libre, this one has less lavender and is less potent, though a bit powdery. That’s why I layer it with a citrus because on its own it doesn’t work for me—it just turns masculine to my nose, just like Libre does. It lasts a long time, projects for about 6 hours, and the best part is it’s not as invasive as Libre; it’s soft but noticeable. I love trails that fill spaces without suffocating. I layer it with a bit of tangerine or apple and it becomes less powdery and fresher instead. ☺️

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  2. It’s a great inspiration for YSL Libre; the alcohol opening lasts only seconds before settling into a delicious scent. For the price, the performance is excellent. Both Libre and this one have a soft character that lasts about 6 hours. I’ve already gotten compliments—it’s perfect for the heat here in Chile, wonderfully rich for 30°C, haha. At an excellent price, keep that in mind!

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  3. Paniperfums

    This scent is a great inspiration for YSL Libre. It starts with a brief alcohol note that fades quickly, leaving behind a smell that, for the price, offers excellent performance. Both Libre and this one have a soft character that lasts about 6 hours. I’ve already received compliments because it’s perfect for the heat here in Chile; delicious for 30°C, haha. At an excellent price, watch out for that!

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  4. At $6, it’s so good! It smells very similar to Libre and lasts about 3-4 hours. ❤️

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