Fragrance comparison

801 sea spray, cedar, grapefruit vs Pink Riviera

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 29 Oct 2026 310 ratings analysed

801 sea spray, cedar, grapefruit

Bon Parfumeur

3.75283 votes

Rank #31,933 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

6 wins

Pink Riviera

Manuel Canovas

4.1527 votes

Rank #20,946 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pink Riviera takes 6 of 7 categories.

801 sea spray, cedar, grapefruit
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.
Pink Riviera
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

801 sea spray, cedar, grapefruit1/7

Pink Riviera6/7

Ratings & consensus: Pink Riviera
Community sentiment: Pink Riviera
Longevity: Pink Riviera
Sillage & projection: Pink Riviera
Value for money: 801 sea spray, cedar, grapefruit
Versatility: Pink Riviera
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pink Riviera

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

801 sea spray, cedar, grapefruitBon Parfumeur

Pink RivieraManuel Canovas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 283 votes

Have 46%Had 13%Want 41%

4.15/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 54%Had 13%Want 33%

Category winnerPink RivieraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

45%Like

19%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

283 votes

37%Love

52%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerPink RivieraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityPink Riviera

SillagePink Riviera

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value50

Category winner801 sea spray, cedar, grapefruitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus90%

woody80%

marine70%

fresh spicy60%

green50%

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic65%

green48%

rose30%

Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

IvyGrapefruitCitronItalian Mandarin

Heart

Sea NotesRosemaryPink PepperNutmeg

Base

CypressCedarWhite Musk

Top15-30 mins

MintGrapefruitCitronBergamotItalian Mandarin

Heart2-3 hrs

Turkish RoseEgyptian JasmineSandalwood

Base4-6 hrs

AmberWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Citron, Italian Mandarin and White Musk. Durations are only published for Pink Riviera, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer89

Fall22

Winter11

Day100

Night24

Category winnerPink RivieraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men44

Unisex51

Women5

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 38%Work 34%Date 17%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,933

PerfumerKarine Dubreuil-Sereni

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#20,946

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerPink RivieraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

A bright marine citrus with a dry woody backbone. 801 opens on grapefruit, citron and mandarin, then moves into salty sea notes, rosemary and pepper before settling into cedar, cypress and clean musk. It reads fresh, aromatic and lightly spicy rather than sweet. The overall feel is breezy and easy to wear, with a bala…

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Pink Riviera by Manuel Canovas kicks off with an unapologetic snap of bitter grapefruit, fresh garden mint, and tart citron. It wakes you up fast. The initial burst is brisk and green, smelling like chilled citrus rind crushed over summer lawn grass. Within twenty minutes, that sharp zest mellows into a dewy, watercol…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 801 sea spray, cedar, grapefruit or Pink Riviera?

Pink Riviera takes 6 of 7 categories. 801 sea spray, cedar, grapefruit is rated 3.75/5 from 283 votes; Pink Riviera is rated 4.15/5 from 27 votes. Choose 801 sea spray, cedar, grapefruit for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring. Choose Pink Riviera for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 801 sea spray, cedar, grapefruit or Pink Riviera?

Pink Riviera lasts longest (Pink Riviera 53/100, 801 sea spray, cedar, grapefruit 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 801 sea spray, cedar, grapefruit or Pink Riviera?

Pink Riviera projects furthest (Pink Riviera 48/100, 801 sea spray, cedar, grapefruit 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 801 sea spray, cedar, grapefruit and Pink Riviera smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Citron, Italian Mandarin and White Musk.

Is 801 sea spray, cedar, grapefruit or Pink Riviera better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pink Riviera is the stronger pick. For winter, 801 sea spray, cedar, grapefruit is the stronger pick. Pink Riviera suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 801 sea spray, cedar, grapefruit and Pink Riviera?

801 sea spray, cedar, grapefruit has top notes of Ivy, Grapefruit, Citron and Italian Mandarin, heart notes of Sea Notes, Rosemary, Pink Pepper and Nutmeg, a base of Cypress, Cedar and White Musk. Pink Riviera has top notes of Mint, Grapefruit, Citron and Bergamot, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Egyptian Jasmine and Sandalwood, a base of Amber and White Musk.