La Rive Solare
What does it smell like?
The first thing you smell is orange blossom and hyacinth. The heart brings gardenia and jasmine. On the skin it settles into heliotrope and vanilla. Overall it smells white floral and vanilla.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
Solare notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at La Rive Solare
Solare comes from La Rive.
Other La Rive perfumes
The house has 43 perfumes here, led by Black Creek, Donna and Absolute Sport unisex.
Who will like it
The strongest accord is white floral (100%), followed by vanilla and powdery. You will probably like it if you enjoy white floral and vanilla smells and notes like gardenia and heliotrope. Less obvious notes include coconut, daphne and sandalwood.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Joop! and Lancôme Variety spread further.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Katy Perry Purr but less than Lancôme Variety.
Best season for Solare
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to fall. Ranked by season: spring, winter, summer and fall.
Solare: day or night?
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. For evenings, Lattafa Yara Tous has more depth.
If you like Solare, try these
Similar picks to try: Joop! (5 shared notes), Lattafa Yara Tous (5 shared notes), Lancôme Variety (5 shared notes) and Katy Perry Purr (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Lattafa Yara Tous starts from €30.
Questions people ask
Does Solare last long?
It lasts about 3 to 6 hours on skin.
Can men wear Solare?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.