Fragrance comparison

Artemis vs Riviera

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 28 ratings analysed

Artemis

TRNP

3.569 votes

Rank #48,173 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Riviera

Mendes Perfumes

3.5819 votes

Rank #45,663 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Riviera takes 3 of 4 categories.

Artemis
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Riviera
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Artemis1/4

Riviera3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Riviera
Sillage & projection: Artemis
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

ArtemisTRNP

RivieraMendes Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.56/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 16%Had 9%Want 75%

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

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

22%Dislike

11%Hate

9 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

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityRiviera

SillageArtemis

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value0

¤ Price value48

Category winnerRivieraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

earthy65%

citrus53%

patchouli42%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

green69%

amber61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

CypressIndonesian Patchouli Leaf

Base

Cypriol Oil or NagarmothaVetiverOlibanum

Top

BergamotLimeCassisPeppermintPink PepperBlack Pepper

Heart

MojitoSea NotesRosemaryCypressJasmine SambacGeraniumLavenderCardamom

Base

Orris RootPatchouliVetiverCedarwoodOakOlibanumAmberMusk

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring88

Summer100

Fall100

Winter38

Day100

Night89

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#48,173

PerfumerTeone Reinthal

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#45,663

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerRivieraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Artemis opens with a fleeting splash of bergamot that quickly yields to sharp Australian blue cypress and dense Sumatran patchouli. Indian vetiver and smoky nagarmotha anchor the base with dark, dry earthiness, while frankincense adds a quiet resinous warmth. It smells like damp pine needles and aged paper on a cool m…

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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, Artemis or Riviera?

Riviera takes 3 of 4 categories. Artemis is rated 3.56/5 from 9 votes; Riviera is rated 3.58/5 from 19 votes. Choose Artemis for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Riviera for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Artemis or Riviera?

Riviera lasts longest (Riviera 60/100, Artemis 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Artemis or Riviera?

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

Do Artemis and Riviera smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cypress, Vetiver and Olibanum.

Is Artemis or Riviera better for summer or winter?

Artemis suits daytime wear; Riviera suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Artemis and Riviera?

Artemis has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Cypress and Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, a base of Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Vetiver and Olibanum. 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.