In Flames

La Rive In Flames is a women's fragrance from the Polish brand La Rive. It's a popular and very affordable Eau de Parfum, known for being a "dupe" or budget-friendly alternative to a specific designer perfume.

The Scent Profile

In Flames is a Floral Fruity fragrance with some aquatic and gourmand elements. The scent is often described as a unique mix of fresh, sweet, and slightly salty notes. Its key notes are:

• Top Notes: Sea water, hazelnut, and orange. This creates a very interesting and slightly unusual opening with a fresh aquatic feel and a touch of nutty warmth.

• Heart Notes: A rich blend of tropical fruits, jasmine, pineapple, melon, sandalwood, heliotrope, and rose. This provides the juicy, floral, and creamy core of the fragrance.

• Base Notes: Vanilla, coconut, amber, and woody notes. The dry down is warm, sweet, and comforting, with a subtle tropical feel from the coconut and vanilla.

The combination of the fresh, salty aquatic notes with the sweet, creamy base makes it a unique and attention-grabbing scent.

Comparison to Other Perfumes

La Rive In Flames is widely considered a dupe for Paco Rabanne's Olympéa. Both fragrances share a very similar DNA, built on the contrast between salty, aquatic notes and a warm, vanilla-based gourmand sweetness.

Many reviewers note that In Flames successfully captures the spirit of Olympéa. Some even prefer the La Rive version, as they find it to be less salty or overpowering than the original, making it more wearable for them. The resemblance is strong, especially in the dry down.

Performance

As is typical for La Rive fragrances, the performance of In Flames is generally moderate. Its longevity and projection are decent for the price, but it may not last as long as a high-end designer fragrance. Some users report it lasting for several hours, while others find it to be a bit shorter-lived. It's often recommended for evening wear or for a special occasion where you want a unique and captivating scent.