Above The Clouds vs Riviera
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
36%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Riviera takes 1 of 1 categories.
Above The CloudsChoose it for a floral and citrus character.
RivieraChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Above The Clouds0/1
Riviera1/1
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Riviera
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Above The CloudsZhufu 竹浮RivieraMendes PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%
3.58/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 43%Had 19%Want 38%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hateNot enough votes yet
32%Love
37%Like
0%Ok
21%Dislike
11%Hate
19 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfloral100%
citrus92%
woody84%
fresh77%
white floral69%
green61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
green69%
amber61%
Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotCitrusCardamom
Heart
Lily of the ValleyWhite MagnoliaBamboo LeafWhite TeaOrris RootBorneol
Base
AmbergrisAmbretteCedarwoodSandalwoodVetiverPatchouli
Top
BergamotLimeCassisPeppermintPink PepperBlack Pepper
Heart
MojitoSea NotesRosemaryCypressJasmine SambacGeraniumLavenderCardamom
Base
Orris RootPatchouliVetiverCedarwoodOakOlibanumAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Orris Root and Cedarwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonNo season votes yet
Spring88
Summer100
Fall100
Winter38
Day100
Night89
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#81,277
PerfumerMeng Gu
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#45,514
PerfumerDominique Preyssas
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerRivieraHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAbove The Clouds opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and cool cardamom before unfolding into translucent white tea, bamboo leaf, and pale white magnolia. As it warms on skin, smooth sandalwood and dry cedarwood establish a quiet, mineral ground. It shines in humid spring mornings and clean office environments where h…
Reviews →Riviera opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and peppermint paired with crisp black pepper. As the top notes fade, sea notes and cypress emerge alongside green rosemary and lavender to build a breezy marine heart. The base settles into dry cedarwood, vetiver, and subtle oak. It works best during warm spring and summer…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Do Above The Clouds and Riviera smell similar?
Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and green accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Orris Root and Cedarwood.
Is Above The Clouds or Riviera better for summer or winter?
Riviera suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Above The Clouds and Riviera?
Above The Clouds has top notes of Bergamot, Citrus and Cardamom, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, White Magnolia, Bamboo Leaf and White Tea, a base of Ambergris, Ambrette, Cedarwood and Sandalwood. Riviera has top notes of Bergamot, Lime, Cassis and Peppermint, heart notes of Mojito, Sea Notes, Rosemary and Cypress, a base of Orris Root, Patchouli, Vetiver and Cedarwood.
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