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L'Altra Follia by Riva (2008): Notes, Reviews & Rating | Noteboxd

Fragrances/Riva/L'Altra Follia

L'Altra Follia by Riva

Fragrance / 2008

L'Altra Follia

UNISEX

7.1/ 109 ratings

FloralSweetanis

aromatic

cinnamon

Released: 2008
Family: Not recorded
Perfumer: Not recorded

L'Altra FolliaRiva

Overview Notes Similar Reviews

Get to know the fragrance

Inside the scent.

The notes

Top notes

Star Anise Basil Tobacco

Heart notes

Cinnamon Caraway

Base notes

Vetiver Cedar Licorice

Notes describe scent impressions. Unclassified notes stay separate from the pyramid.

The character

Floral

Sweet

anis

aromatic

cinnamon

fresh spicy

soft spicy

warm spicy

Recorded accords. Strength is shown only where it is available.

How it wears+

Performance

How it wears

Longevity6.0 / 10

Sillage3.3 / 10

Value8.0 / 10

Community votes

Seasons

Spring

Summer

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Winter

Day100%

Night67%

Audience skew

Male100%
Female0%
Unisex0%

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Very Good

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L'Altra Follia compared

L'Altra Follia vs Fiore Dell'Onda Riva & L'Erbolario L'Altra Follia vs Acqua Di Gioia Riva & Giorgio Armani L'Altra Follia vs Aroma De Acqua Riva & Emper L'Altra Follia vs L'Acquarossa Elixir Riva & Fendi L'Altra Follia vs Acqua Fiorentina Riva & Creed L'Altra Follia vs Rem L'Acqua Riva & Reminiscence

Frequently asked

What does L'Altra Follia by Riva smell like?+

L'Altra Follia by Riva features a layered composition opening with Star Anise, Basil, and Tobacco at the top, Pepper, Cardamom, and Cinnamon at the heart, Vetiver, Cedar, and Licorice in the base. The overall character is floral, sweet, anis.

What are the notes in L'Altra Follia?+

Top notes: Star Anise, Basil, and Tobacco. Heart notes: Pepper, Cardamom, Cinnamon, and Caraway. Base notes: Vetiver, Cedar, and Licorice.

Is L'Altra Follia for men or women?+

L'Altra Follia by Riva is designed for both men and women (unisex).

When was L'Altra Follia released?+

L'Altra Follia by Riva was launched in 2008.

What fragrances are similar to L'Altra Follia?+

Fragrances similar to L'Altra Follia include Fiore Dell'Onda by L'Erbolario, Acqua Di Gioia by Giorgio Armani, Aroma De Acqua by Emper, L'Acquarossa Elixir by Fendi, based on shared notes and scent profile.

L'Altra Follia by Riva is a Aromatic fragrance for women and men. L'Altra Follia was launched in 2008. Top notes are Star Anise, Tobacco and Basil; middle notes are Cardamom, Cinnamon, Caraway and Pepper; base notes are Licorice, Cedar and Vetiver. L´Altra Follia from Follia di Aquarama is aquatic fragrance introduced in 2008. It is dedicated to all of those who love cruises and travel. Connecting the continents and aromas from far away countries, spiced sea breezes, blue skies and endless horizons, it opens with basil, star anis and tobacco leaf. The heart in composed of cardamom, cumin, cinnamon and red pepper that give the composition a spicy rhythm. Base notes include vetiver, cedar and licorice. The fragrance is available as 50 and 100 ml EDP, 100 ml EDT and body care products: 200 ml revitalizing body lotion, 200 ml shower gel, 200 ml deodorant spray and 125 gr soap.