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Destinée
by La Rive
Destinée by La Rive is a light, sweetly floral fragrance heavily inspired by YSL Libre, with prominent white floral, vanilla, and lavender accords. It presents a clean, subtly sweet, and powdery profile that many users associate with a softer, more wearable take on Libre—ideal for those who find the original too strong or overly lavender-forward. The scent is generally described as subtle, sparkly, and quite well-suited for daytime wear, with a noticeable vanilla and musk base that adds warmth and smoothness. Though performance is inconsistent, with most noting moderate longevity and moderate sillage, a few users report surprisingly long wear on skin, even up to 12 hours or more. Despite not matching the projection or staying power of YSL Libre, it’s frequently praised for its affordability and for delivering a credible, balanced dupe that suits many occasions.
Pros
- +A well-executed, affordable dupe of YSL Libre with a toned-down lavender profile
- +Appealingly sweet and soft floral-vanilla-musky drydown that is easy to wear
- +Suitable for daywear and spring/autumn seasons, with a light, clean character that earns compliments
Cons
- −Moderate to weak longevity and sillage, often lasting only about 3 hours
- −Performance is inconsistent across skin types, with some finding it barely detectable
- −Some users perceive a synthetic or sharp top note, especially in the initial spray