Fragrance comparison

Alpha vs Riviera

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 21 ratings analysed

Alpha

Phillippe Renoir

4.002 votes

Rank #64,299 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Riviera

Mendes Perfumes

3.5819 votes

Rank #46,000 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Riviera takes 2 of 4 categories.

Alpha
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Riviera
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Alpha1/4

Riviera2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Alpha
Value for money: Riviera
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

AlphaPhillippe Renoir

RivieraMendes Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%

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 hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageAlpha

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value48

Category winnerRivieraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

amber69%

balsamic61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

green69%

amber61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green MandarinBergamot

Heart

Mastic or LentisqueLavenderRosemaryCypress

Base

Mineral notesPatchouliAmberMusk

Top

BergamotLimeCassisPeppermintPink PepperBlack Pepper

Heart

MojitoSea NotesRosemaryCypressJasmine SambacGeraniumLavenderCardamom

Base

Orris RootPatchouliVetiverCedarwoodOakOlibanumAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lavender, Rosemary and Cypress. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Spring88

Summer100

Fall100

Winter38

Day100

Night89

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#64,299

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,000

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerRivieraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Phillippe Renoir Alpha opens with a bright burst of green mandarin and bergamot that quickly shifts into herbal lavender, cypress, and resinous mastic. The dry-down relies on cool mineral notes, patchouli, and amber to create a clean, grounded scent. It performs best on warm spring days and casual summer afternoons wh…

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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…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Alpha or Riviera?

Riviera takes 2 of 4 categories. Alpha is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes; Riviera is rated 3.58/5 from 19 votes. Choose Alpha for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Riviera for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Alpha or Riviera?

They last about the same: Alpha 60/100, Riviera 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Alpha or Riviera?

Alpha projects furthest (Alpha 50/100, Riviera 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Alpha and Riviera smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lavender, Rosemary and Cypress.

Is Alpha or Riviera better for summer or winter?

Alpha suits day or night wear; Riviera suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Alpha and Riviera?

Alpha has top notes of Green Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Mastic or Lentisque, Lavender, Rosemary and Cypress, a base of Mineral notes, Patchouli, Amber and Musk. 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.