Brutal Classic (Eau de Cologne) by La Rive

Name: Brutal Classic (Eau de Cologne)
Brand: La Rive
Rating: 6.7 (14 reviews)

for men

6.7/10

14 ratingsMost rate it 7 of 10

Brutal Classic (Eau de Cologne) by La Rive is a Spicy Fresh perfume for men. The top notes include Bergamot, Petitgrain, Basil and Lemon; middle notes include Orange blossom, Geranium, Lavender and Carnation; base notes include Patchouli, Sandalwood, Leather and Musk. Most wearers reach for it in autumn. It lasts long, with a strong sillage.

At a glance

Longevity: Most rate it 6/10: long-lasting
Sillage: Most rate it 6/10: strong
Best seasons: Autumn and spring (58% of season votes)
Worn by: Mostly men, 90% of votes
Smells mainly: spicy, fresh, green

Review

Main accords

Fragrance pyramid

18 notes

Brutal Classic (Eau de Cologne) features 18 fragrance notes across its scent pyramid.

Top notes

The opening

Heart notes

After 15 to 30 minutes

Base notes

The dry-down

Ratings

From the Aromifo community

Scent

14 ratings

6.7

Most rate it 7 of 10.

Longevity

13 ratings

6.0

Most rate it 6 of 10.

Sillage

12 ratings

6.3

Most rate it 6 of 10.

When to wear

24 season votes

Spring25%
Summer17%
Autumn33%
Winter25%

Who wears it

Men90%
Unisex10%
Women0%

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How matching works

Every perfume is compared on up to five signals. Community accord votes weigh the most, followed by notes, where rare notes count more than common ones like musk. Note families, seasons and the men, women or unisex leaning make up the rest.

The brand is never used, so a match from another house is as likely as one from the same house. When a perfume has no data for a signal, that signal is skipped instead of counted as zero.