Taste Of Kiss

La Rive Taste of Kiss is a women's fragrance from the Polish brand La Rive. It's an Eau de Parfum that is a popular and very affordable alternative to a specific high-end designer perfume.

The Scent Profile

Taste of Kiss is an Amber Vanilla fragrance. Its scent is often described as a warm, sweet, and sensual blend of fruit, flowers, and a gourmand base. The key notes are:

• Top Notes: A bright and fruity opening with pear, tangerine, and bergamot.

• Heart Notes: The middle is a rich floral blend of vanilla orchid, black rose, passion fruit, and strawberry.

• Base Notes: The dry down is warm and creamy, with prominent notes of praline, caramel, vanilla, patchouli, coffee, and incense.

The overall aroma is a complex and seductive mix of sweet fruits, a dark floral heart, and a very warm, gourmand, and slightly smoky base.

Comparison to Other Perfumes

La Rive Taste of Kiss is widely considered a "dupe" for Yves Saint Laurent's Black Opium. Both fragrances share a very similar DNA, with a focus on a blend of coffee, vanilla, pear, and white florals.

Many reviewers note that Taste of Kiss successfully captures the sensual, sweet, and addictive essence of Black Opium at a tiny fraction of the cost. While it may not have the exact same complexity or long-lasting power as the designer version, its strong resemblance makes it an excellent value for those who love the original's scent profile.

Performance

As with most La Rive fragrances, the performance of Taste of Kiss is generally moderate. It's an Eau de Parfum, but its longevity and projection are often cited as being decent for the price, though not at the level of a high-end designer fragrance. It can last for several hours on the skin and is a great choice for evening wear or cooler weather due to its warm, rich character.