Fragrance comparison

Barfly vs Rivage

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 517 ratings analysed

4 wins

Barfly

Scotch & Soda

4.20475 votes

Rank #1,596 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Rivage

Maison Violet

4.1742 votes

Rank #50,408 AromaticMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Barfly takes 4 of 7 categories.

Barfly
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Rivage
Choose it for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Barfly4/7

Rivage3/7

Ratings & consensus: Barfly
Community sentiment: Barfly
Longevity: Rivage
Sillage & projection: Rivage
Value for money: Barfly
Versatility: Rivage
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Barfly

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BarflyScotch & Soda

RivageMaison Violet

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 475 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

4.17/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 18%Had 5%Want 77%

Category winnerBarflyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

58%Love

30%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

282 votes

45%Love

36%Like

12%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerBarflyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityRivage

SillageRivage

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value51

Category winnerBarflyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

marine92%

lavender84%

fresh spicy77%

warm spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeCardamomAniseLemonMandarin OrangePepperCaloneBasil

Heart

SandalwoodLavenderIrisCedarJasmineNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)

Base

VanillaMuskIncense

Top30 to 45 minutes

LavenderMandarinCardamomPepperMint

Heart2 to 3 hours

Marine notesViolet Leaf

Base4 to 5 hours

SandalwoodIris

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Pepper, Sandalwood and Lavender. Durations are only published for Rivage, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter62

Day–

Night–

Spring81

Summer100

Fall43

Winter24

Day100

Night29

Category winnerRivageMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men46

Unisex51

Women2

Men33

Unisex50

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,596

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews95

Overall rank#50,408

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBarflyHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Barfly by Scotch & Soda is a versatile oriental fougere that balances bright citrus top notes with a cozy, powdery heart. It is a popular choice for daily wear, pairing crisp orange and lemon with a warm sandalwood and vanilla dry-down. This unisex fragrance feels comfortable and approachable, working well for office …

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Rivage by Maison Violet approaches the aquatic genre through an unusual, coastal lens inspired by the Brittany shoreline. The scent opens with a sharp burst of cold mint, juicy mandarin, aromatic lavender, and crackling pepper, cut through with the subtle heat of cardamom. As the brisk opening settles, salty marine no…

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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, Barfly or Rivage?

Barfly takes 4 of 7 categories. Barfly is rated 4.20/5 from 475 votes; Rivage is rated 4.17/5 from 42 votes. Choose Barfly for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Rivage for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Barfly or Rivage?

Rivage lasts longest (Rivage 72/100, Barfly 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Barfly or Rivage?

Rivage projects furthest (Rivage 63/100, Barfly 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Barfly and Rivage smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Pepper, Sandalwood and Lavender.

Is Barfly or Rivage better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rivage is the stronger pick. For winter, Barfly is the stronger pick. Rivage suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Barfly and Rivage?

Barfly has top notes of Orange, Cardamom, Anise and Lemon, heart notes of Sandalwood, Lavender, Iris and Cedar, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Incense. Rivage has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin, Cardamom and Pepper, heart notes of Marine notes and Violet Leaf, a base of Sandalwood and Iris.