La Rive L'Excellente dupe — cheaper alternatives

La Rive L'Excellente: released in 2000, woody, fruity and sweet, about 5h on skin, projection 7/10, sillage 3/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.

What's a good La Rive L'Excellente dupe?

The closest La Rive L'Excellente dupe we found is Avon Imari Seduction — 84% match, about $20 (estimate) versus about $25 for a 100 ml bottle.

The five closest scent matches — the best La Rive L'Excellente dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:

How the 5 picks compare on match, price and performance. Prices are estimates for a 100 ml bottle, not live retailer prices; * size not listed, so assumed to be 100 ml.
#AlternativeScent matchEst. price (100 ml)Longevity vs La Rive L'ExcellenteProjection
1Avon Imari Seduction84%about $20 (−20%)5h vs 5h5/10
2Tesori d'Oriente Aegyptus79%about $10 (−60%)5h vs 5h6/10
3La Rive Emotion91%about $20* (−20%)5h vs 5h6/10
4Thera Cosméticos Cher88%about $20 (−20%)6h vs 5h7/10
5Lattafa Perfumes Muna81%about $15 (−40%)5h vs 5h7/10
  1. Avon Imari Seduction — 84% scent match

    This scent leans into the same dark, fruity, and patchouli-heavy territory as the reference, providing a similarly alluring and mysterious character.

    It shares its fruity, sweet and powdery accords with La Rive L'Excellente, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 428 community ratings.

  2. Tesori d'Oriente Aegyptus — 79% scent match

    While distinct, it shares a similar powdery, woody, and exotic floral depth that feels reminiscent of the reference's base notes.

    It shares its powdery, woody and floral accords with La Rive L'Excellente, opens on Green Notes too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 696 community ratings.

  3. La Rive Emotion — 91% scent match

    This fragrance captures the deep, woody, and fruity essence of the reference, offering a similarly sophisticated and dark floral profile.

    It shares its woody, floral and fresh spicy accords with La Rive L'Excellente, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 41 community ratings.

  4. Thera Cosméticos Cher — 88% scent match

    A compelling alternative that mirrors the rich, exotic fruit and orchid heart found in the reference, maintaining a smooth and powdery finish.

    It shares its woody, floral and fruity accords with La Rive L'Excellente, opens on Pomegranate and Green Notes too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 31 community ratings.

  5. Lattafa Perfumes Muna — 81% scent match

    Offers a vibrant, fruity, and woody composition that evokes the same sweet and floral atmosphere as the reference perfume.

    It shares its floral, woody and fruity accords with La Rive L'Excellente, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 76 community ratings.

Which La Rive L'Excellente dupe is cheapest?

Tesori d'Oriente Aegyptus, at about $10 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 60% less than La Rive L'Excellente.

Which La Rive L'Excellente dupe lasts longest?

Thera Cosméticos Cher, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for La Rive L'Excellente.

Which La Rive L'Excellente dupe is closest to the original?

La Rive Emotion, at 91% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.

How much does a La Rive L'Excellente dupe save?

At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Avon Imari Seduction saves you about $5 a year against La Rive L'Excellente. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.

Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.

Will a La Rive L'Excellente dupe last a full day?

On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Thera Cosméticos Cher comes closest at 6.3h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.

La Rive L'Excellente notes, performance and price

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Updated 2026-08-30.