Fragrance comparison

Araik vs N. 001 Oud Riviera

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 6 ratings analysed

2 wins

Araik

Junaid Perfumes

4.502 votes

Rank #42,287 OudAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

N. 001 Oud Riviera

Botanyc

4.754 votes

Rank #35,782 CitrusLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Araik takes 2 of 3 categories.

Araik
Choose it for a oud and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
N. 001 Oud Riviera
Choose it for a citrus and leather character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Araik2/3

N. 001 Oud Riviera1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Araik
Sillage & projection: Araik
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: N. 001 Oud Riviera

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

AraikJunaid Perfumes

N. 001 Oud RivieraBotanyc

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 8%Had 15%Want 77%

4.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 27%Had 0%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

75%Love

25%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate94

Category winners

LongevityAraik

SillageAraik

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value88

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

amber83%

musky65%

powdery48%

animalic30%

citrus100%

leather92%

warm spicy84%

green77%

rose69%

amber61%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AmberRose

Heart

White Musk

Base

Agarwood (Oud)

Top

BergamotRhubarbOrangeSaffron

Heart

RoseLily-of-the-ValleyLeather

Base

White MuskPatchouliAmberAgarwood (Oud)

InformationalShared notesAmber, Rose, White Musk and Agarwood (Oud). Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men25

Unisex0

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#42,287

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#35,782

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerN. 001 Oud RivieraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Araik by Junaid Perfumes is a refined unisex blend centering on a potent oud base softened by amber and rose. It opens with an immediate resinous warmth before settling into a clean musk and dark, earthy wood profile. This fragrance is ideal for cooler evenings or formal winter occasions when you want a grounded, long…

Reviews →

Botanyc N. 001 Oud Riviera combines sharp bergamot and tart rhubarb with a dark leather base. Crisp orange and warm saffron open the scent before settling into soft rose, lily-of-the-valley, and smoky agarwood. It pairs bright Mediterranean citrus against earthy patchouli and amber for spring afternoons and brisk autu…

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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, Araik or N. 001 Oud Riviera?

Araik takes 2 of 3 categories. Araik is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; N. 001 Oud Riviera is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Araik for a oud and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose N. 001 Oud Riviera for a citrus and leather character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Araik or N. 001 Oud Riviera?

Araik lasts longest (Araik 80/100, N. 001 Oud Riviera 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Araik or N. 001 Oud Riviera?

Araik projects furthest (Araik 67/100, N. 001 Oud Riviera 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Araik and N. 001 Oud Riviera smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber accords. Common notes include Amber, Rose, White Musk and Agarwood (Oud).

Is Araik or N. 001 Oud Riviera better for summer or winter?

Araik suits evening wear; N. 001 Oud Riviera suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Araik and N. 001 Oud Riviera?

Araik has top notes of Amber and Rose, heart notes of White Musk, a base of Agarwood (Oud). N. 001 Oud Riviera has top notes of Bergamot, Rhubarb, Orange and Saffron, heart notes of Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley and Leather, a base of White Musk, Patchouli, Amber and Agarwood (Oud).