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Sweet Hope by La Rive
2018 • Women

LA RIVE
SWEET HOPE

La Rive’s Sweet Hope opens with a luscious blend of plum, coconut, and apricot, creating a fruity and inviting introduction that feels both warm and comforting. As it unfolds, the heart reveals a floral complexity with tuberose, rose, and jasmine mingling with the subtle spice of caraway and the freshness of lily-of-the-valley. This floral bouquet is beautifully anchored by the Brazilian rosewood, adding depth before transitioning into the base. The dry down is a rich embrace of vanilla, almond, musk, and sandalwood, lending a creamy sweetness and a soft, woody finish that lingers close to the skin. Best suited for fall and winter, Sweet Hope is versatile enough for both day and night wear, making it an excellent choice for intimate gatherings or cozy evenings at home. With a performance that leans towards a shorter wear time and an intimate sillage, it remains close to the wearer, inviting intrigue rather than overwhelming those nearby. If you enjoy fragrances that balance sweetness with a touch of sophistication, this scent is a solid pick for your collection, rivaling other cozy favorites like Dior's Hypnotic Poison.

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The opening leans on coconut and plum, then a brazilian rosewood and tuberose accord takes over within the first hour. What you'll smell on skin hours in is vanilla, almond, and sandalwood — the base does the heavy lifting here. Performance is on the gentler side — a soft signature rather than a loud one. Hits hardest across fall and winter at any hour. Most wearers settle on liking it (3.9/5) rather than loving it — a safe rotation addition.

timerLONGEVITY

2-4 Hours40%
FLEETINGETERNAL

wavesSILLAGE

Moderate26%
INTIMATERADIATING

wc GENDER MAP

FEMININE UNISEX MASCULINE

calendar_month SEASON MAP

spa 13.3% SPRING
wb_sunny 8% SUMMER
eco 41.3% FALL
ac_unit 37.3% WINTER

schedule DAY / NIGHT

light_mode 43% DAY
dark_mode 58% NIGHT

equalizer ACCORD SIGNATURE

vanilla 100%
sweet 96%
almond 87%
fruity 85%
woody 82%
powdery 79%
nutty 74%
coconut 72%
white floral 69%
balsamic 62%

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