Fragrance comparison

Cédrat vs Pink Riviera

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 345 ratings analysed

Cédrat

Roger & Gallet

3.46318 votes

Rank #11,916 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Pink Riviera

Manuel Canovas

4.1527 votes

Rank #20,946 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pink Riviera takes 5 of 7 categories.

Cédrat
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Pink Riviera
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Cédrat2/7

Pink Riviera5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CédratRoger & Gallet

Pink RivieraManuel Canovas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.46/ 5 · 318 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

4.15/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 54%Had 13%Want 33%

Category winnerPink RivieraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

22%Love

56%Like

9%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

268 votes

37%Love

52%Like

0%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerPink RivieraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityPink Riviera

SillagePink Riviera

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCédratBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic91%

woody83%

fresh spicy74%

green65%

marine56%

citrus100%

fresh spicy83%

aromatic65%

green48%

rose30%

Scent match56%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CitronGrapefruitMintWatermelon

Heart

Sea NotesBasilCardamom

Base

CedarVetiverMuskWhite Amber

Top15-30 mins

MintGrapefruitCitronBergamotItalian Mandarin

Heart2-3 hrs

Turkish RoseEgyptian JasmineSandalwood

Base4-6 hrs

AmberWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesCitron, Grapefruit and Mint. Durations are only published for Pink Riviera, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring61

Summer100

Fall20

Winter6

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer89

Fall22

Winter11

Day100

Night24

Category winnerPink RivieraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex73

Women21

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 38%Work 34%Date 17%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,916

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews35

Overall rank#20,946

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

Category winnerCédratHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cédrat is a light, lemon-led cologne with mint, aromatic herbs and a dry woody base. It smells clean, breezy and slightly soapy rather than juicy or sugary, with a more grounded citrus character than a bright lemonade style. It suits hot weather especially well, and many wearers find it easy, unisex and good value. Th…

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Pink Riviera by Manuel Canovas kicks off with an unapologetic snap of bitter grapefruit, fresh garden mint, and tart citron. It wakes you up fast. The initial burst is brisk and green, smelling like chilled citrus rind crushed over summer lawn grass. Within twenty minutes, that sharp zest mellows into a dewy, watercol…

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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, Cédrat or Pink Riviera?

Pink Riviera takes 5 of 7 categories. Cédrat is rated 3.46/5 from 318 votes; Pink Riviera is rated 4.15/5 from 27 votes. Choose Cédrat for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Pink Riviera for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cédrat or Pink Riviera?

Pink Riviera lasts longest (Pink Riviera 53/100, Cédrat 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cédrat or Pink Riviera?

Pink Riviera projects furthest (Pink Riviera 48/100, Cédrat 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cédrat and Pink Riviera smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Citron, Grapefruit and Mint.

Is Cédrat or Pink Riviera better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cédrat is the stronger pick. For winter, Pink Riviera is the stronger pick. Cédrat suits daytime wear; Pink Riviera suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cédrat and Pink Riviera?

Cédrat has top notes of Citron, Grapefruit, Mint and Watermelon, heart notes of Sea Notes, Basil and Cardamom, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Musk and White Amber. Pink Riviera has top notes of Mint, Grapefruit, Citron and Bergamot, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Egyptian Jasmine and Sandalwood, a base of Amber and White Musk.