La Rive L'Excellente: released in 2000, woody, fruity and sweet, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest La Rive L'Excellente dupe we found is Avon Imari Seduction — 84% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $15 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best La Rive L'Excellente dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs La Rive L'Excellente | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Avon Imari Seduction | 84% | about $20 (+33%) | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 2 | Tesori d'Oriente Aegyptus | 79% | about $10 (−33%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 3 | La Rive Emotion | 91% | about $20 (+33%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Thera Cosméticos Cher | 88% | about $20 (+33%) | 7h vs 5h | 7/10 |
| 5 | Lattafa Perfumes Muna | 81% | about $15 | 5h vs 5h | 7/10 |
This scent leans into the same dark, fruity, and patchouli-heavy territory as the reference, providing a similarly alluring and mysterious character.
It shares its fruity, sweet and powdery accords with La Rive L'Excellente, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 427 community ratings.
While distinct, it shares a similar powdery, woody, and exotic floral depth that feels reminiscent of the reference's base notes.
It shares its powdery, woody and floral accords with La Rive L'Excellente, opens on Green Notes too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 714 community ratings.
This fragrance captures the deep, woody, and fruity essence of the reference, offering a similarly sophisticated and dark floral profile.
It shares its woody, floral and fresh spicy accords with La Rive L'Excellente, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 40 community ratings.
A compelling alternative that mirrors the rich, exotic fruit and orchid heart found in the reference, maintaining a smooth and powdery finish.
It shares its woody, floral and fruity accords with La Rive L'Excellente, opens on Pomegranate and Green Notes too, lasts about 7h against 5h and carries 34 community ratings.
Offers a vibrant, fruity, and woody composition that evokes the same sweet and floral atmosphere as the reference perfume.
It shares its floral, woody and powdery accords with La Rive L'Excellente, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 77 community ratings.
Tesori d'Oriente Aegyptus, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 35% less than La Rive L'Excellente.
Thera Cosméticos Cher, at about 7h on skin, against about 5h for La Rive L'Excellente.
La Rive Emotion, at 91% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
La Rive L'Excellente itself sells from $16.68 (100 ml) at partnered retailers.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Avon Imari Seduction actually costs about $5 a year MORE than La Rive L'Excellente. Both priced at 100 ml; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Thera Cosméticos Cher comes closest at 6.6h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
La Rive L'Excellente notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-30.