Review of Riviera Drive by Olga Steinfeld

Every time I test perfumes from the Riviera collection, I think it’s my favourite line. But then I think the same about the Frivolity Collection and the White Collection as well.😅 But right now, in the heat of summer, I’m especially in love with the Riviera fragrances, and today I can’t let go of Riviera Drive and keep returning to it again and again. It smells like freedom and the calm found in nature. On first spray, I detect fresh lemon. But not the cold kind like in Blanc Polychrome – rather warm, like sun-warmed fragrant citrus peel. Then the scent becomes greener and softly balsamic, almost lulling. Notes of rosemary, marjoram, and cedar leaves create an impression of green herbs growing near the sea, swaying in the ocean breeze. The absinthe note is not very pronounced for me; it feels more like a continuation of herbal freshness and moisture. Later, the fragrance develops into a soft, warm woody base, creating a sense of grounding. Unfortunately, the perfume has very poor longevity: it settles on the skin quickly and becomes barely perceptible after about two hours. Given its rather high price, this is a significant drawback... Of course, one can try to find something similar, but personally I haven’t come across any alternatives. Overall, the fragrance is so beautiful, calming, and enchanting that I would love to have a full-size bottle in my collection.❤️