10
Notes
8
Accords
0
Perfumers
Black Creek
masculine
Black Creek by La Rive is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for men. Black Creek was launched in 2017. Top notes are Bergamot and Black Currant; middle notes are Birch, Patchouli, Rose and Jasmine; base notes are Oakmoss, Musk, Amber and Vanilla.
Best Season
45%
Win
98%
Spr
91%
Sum
79%
Fall
Day & Night
100%
Day
66%
Night
Olfactory Pyramid
From opening to dry-down, intensity based on community voting.
Opening
Evolution
Dry-down
Top Notes0 – 15 min
Heart Notes15 min – 3 h
Base Notes3 h – end
User Ratings
340 votes
3.91
Love it
10330%
Like it
14442%
OK
6118%
Dislike
237%
Hate it
93%
Community Insights
MixedBased on 10 community opinions from Reddit
6.2
/ 10 community score
Black Creek and other La Rive fragrances offer decent value as affordable clones of popular designer scents, making them accessible for those with limited budgets. However, the community notes a detectable cheapness in quality and an off-putting sharp opening, though opinions remain respectful of their use as budget alternatives.
Strengths
- Affordable price point ($12) allows generous application
- Effective clones that smell similar to designer fragrances
- Accessible option for those without budget for premium fragrances
- Decent quality for the cost
Weaknesses
- Sharp, unpleasant opening that requires time to dry down
- Noticeable cheap scent quality compared to original fragrances
- Inconsistent performance across the line
- Limited longevity concerns
Best for
Budget-conscious fragrance enthusiastsCasual everyday wearTesting clone fragrances before buying originals
AI-generated summary based on public community discussions. Not affiliated with the opinions' authors.
