Fragrance comparison

Bouquet vs Riviera

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 325 ratings analysed

4 wins

Bouquet

Vera Wang

3.90306 votes

Rank #31,605 White FloralAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Riviera

Mendes Perfumes

3.5819 votes

Rank #40,927 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bouquet takes 4 of 5 categories.

Bouquet
Choose it for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Riviera
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Bouquet4/5

Riviera1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BouquetVera Wang

RivieraMendes Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 306 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

3.58/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 43%Had 19%Want 38%

Category winnerBouquetRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

54%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

306 votes

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

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityRiviera

SillageBouquet

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value48

Category winnerBouquetBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

aromatic92%

fruity84%

green77%

yellow floral69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

green69%

amber61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CassisSicilian BergamotWater Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

HoneysuckleNarcissusJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

LavenderMuskOrris RootMoroccan Cedar

Top

BergamotLimeCassisPeppermintPink PepperBlack Pepper

Heart

MojitoSea NotesRosemaryCypressJasmine SambacGeraniumLavenderCardamom

Base

Orris RootPatchouliVetiverCedarwoodOakOlibanumAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesCassis, Sicilian Bergamot, Lavender and Musk. Durations are only published for Bouquet, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter21

Day100

Night24

Spring88

Summer100

Fall100

Winter38

Day100

Night89

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex6

Women89

Casual 41%Work 35%Date 18%Party 6%

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#31,605

PerfumerLoc Dong

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,927

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerBouquetHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vera Wang Bouquet opens with a splash of brisk water notes and tart cassis. Do not overspray this. The initial alcohol flash bites for two minutes before smoothing out into dewy green foliage. From there, sweet honeysuckle and narcotic narcissus bloom across the skin without turning heavy or syrupy. Clean Moroccan ced…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Bouquet or Riviera?

Bouquet takes 4 of 5 categories. Bouquet is rated 3.90/5 from 306 votes; Riviera is rated 3.58/5 from 19 votes. Choose Bouquet for a white floral and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Riviera for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Bouquet or Riviera?

Riviera lasts longest (Riviera 60/100, Bouquet 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Bouquet or Riviera?

Bouquet projects furthest (Bouquet 55/100, Riviera 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bouquet and Riviera smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and green accords. Common notes include Cassis, Sicilian Bergamot, Lavender and Musk.

Is Bouquet or Riviera better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Bouquet and Riviera?

Bouquet has top notes of Cassis, Sicilian Bergamot and Water Notes, heart notes of Honeysuckle, Narcissus and Jasmine, a base of Lavender, Musk, Orris Root and Moroccan Cedar. 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.