La Rive Tender
The smell in short
The first thing you smell is pomegranate and persimmon. The heart brings orchid and lotus. On the skin it settles into mahogany and patchouli. Overall it smells woody and floral.
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
Tender 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
About La Rive Tender
Tender is made by La Rive.
The style of Tender
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by floral and sweet. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and floral smells and notes like orchid and mahogany. Less obvious notes include green notes and amber.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. For evenings, Tom Ford Black Orchid has more depth.
Other La Rive perfumes
The house has 43 perfumes here, led by Black Creek, Donna and Absolute Sport unisex.
Tender price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Shiseido Zen but less than Tom Ford Black Orchid and Gianni Versace Bright Crystal Absolu.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Shiseido Zen and Gianni Versace Bright Crystal Absolu.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Tom Ford Black Orchid and Le Labo Iris 39 unisex last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like mahogany and patchouli are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Tender dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Shiseido Zen (5 shared notes), Tom Ford Black Orchid (4 shared notes), Le Labo Iris 39 unisex (6 shared notes) and Gianni Versace Bright Crystal Absolu (5 shared notes).
Questions people ask
What is the best season for Tender?
Fall.
Can men wear Tender?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.