Fragrance comparison

Black vs Riviera Nights

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 2 ratings analysed

Black

John Player Special

4.002 votes

Rank #56,456 LavenderWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Riviera Nights

Qoteque

—0 votes

Rank #72,431 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Black
Choose it for a lavender and warm spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Riviera Nights
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Black1/2

Riviera Nights1/2

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): Riviera Nights
Fragranxe ranking: Black

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlackJohn Player Special

Riviera NightsQoteque

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 27%Had 27%Want 45%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

lavender100%

warm spicy92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

cinnamon69%

woody61%

woody100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

powdery61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both warm spicy, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AppleGingerBergamotYuzu

Heart2-3 hrs

LavenderCinnamonBlack PepperSage

Base4-6 hrs

TobaccoSandalwoodPatchouliWhite MuskOlibanum

Top20-30 mins

Black PepperBergamotCardamomLemonApple

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderCinnamonSage

Base6-8+ hrs

SandalwoodVanillaCedarMuskAmberwood

Category winnerRiviera NightsLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day92

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 41%Work 35%Date 15%Party 10%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 31%Work 29%Date 26%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#56,456

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#72,431

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

John Player Special Black delivers an easygoing splash of crisp green apple, sharp ginger, and bitter yuzu right from the opening mist. It feels immediate and sporty. Within twenty minutes, the brisk citrus punch settles into an aromatic heart of herbal lavender, warm cinnamon bark, and cracked black pepper. A subtle …

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Riviera Nights by Qoteque delivers a brisk, energetic contrast between bright Mediterranean citrus and soothing evening woods. The initial spray crackles with tart lemon, crisp apple, and biting black pepper before the alcohol flashes off. Give it ten minutes. A clean aromatic heart takes over as herbal lavender and c…

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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.

Do Black and Riviera Nights smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Apple, Bergamot, Lavender and Cinnamon.

Is Black or Riviera Nights better for summer or winter?

Black suits daytime wear; Riviera Nights suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Black and Riviera Nights?

Black has top notes of Apple, Ginger, Bergamot and Yuzu, heart notes of Lavender, Cinnamon, Black Pepper and Sage, a base of Tobacco, Sandalwood, Patchouli and White Musk. Riviera Nights has top notes of Black Pepper, Bergamot, Cardamom and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Cinnamon and Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Cedar and Musk.