Fragrance comparison

Constellation vs Riverwalk

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 56 ratings analysed

4 wins

Constellation

Paloma Picasso

4.3046 votes

Rank #26,634 WoodyRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Riverwalk

Exaltatum

4.4010 votes

Rank #47,654 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Constellation takes 4 of 5 categories.

Constellation
Choose it for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Riverwalk
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Constellation4/5

Riverwalk1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ConstellationPaloma Picasso

RiverwalkExaltatum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.30/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 23%Had 4%Want 73%

4.40/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 19%Had 12%Want 69%

Category winnerConstellationRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

48%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

46 votes

40%Love

60%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage79

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityConstellation

SillageConstellation

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value58

Category winnerRiverwalkBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

rose92%

earthy84%

white floral77%

aromatic69%

mossy61%

woody100%

citrus92%

earthy84%

herbal77%

aromatic69%

green61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, earthy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

NeroliCitrusesBergamot

Heart

RoseJasmineYlang-YlangCoriander

Base

oak mossPatchouliVetiverAmber

Top20-30 mins

Fig LeafBergamotLemon

Heart3-4 hrs

ChrysanthemumNeroliCedarwoodArtemisiaYlang-YlangBalsam Fir

Base6-8 hrs

oak mossPatchouliVetiverCoumarinBenzoin

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and oak moss. Durations are only published for Riverwalk, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring75

Summer69

Fall100

Winter88

Day70

Night100

Spring86

Summer29

Fall100

Winter43

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex30

Women70

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,634

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#47,654

PerfumerEglija Vaitkevice

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerConstellationHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Constellation by Paloma Picasso pairs a sharp bergamot and neroli opening with a grounded oakmoss and patchouli foundation. Crisp coriander spice cuts through rich jasmine and ylang-ylang during dry-down. It leans formal and vintage, wearing best in cool fall evenings when sharp green chypres project with maximum clar…

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Riverwalk by Exaltatum captures the crisp air of a brisk morning stroll along the River Thames. The scent opens immediately with a blast of crushed fig leaf, zesty lemon, and bright bergamot that smells like snapped green stems and dewy citrus peel. As the initial sharpness settles, a distinctive white chrysanthemum n…

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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, Constellation or Riverwalk?

Constellation takes 4 of 5 categories. Constellation is rated 4.30/5 from 46 votes; Riverwalk is rated 4.40/5 from 10 votes. Choose Constellation for a woody and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Riverwalk for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Constellation or Riverwalk?

They last about the same: Constellation 74/100, Riverwalk 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Constellation or Riverwalk?

Constellation projects furthest (Constellation 79/100, Riverwalk 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Constellation and Riverwalk smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Neroli, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and oak moss.

Is Constellation or Riverwalk better for summer or winter?

Constellation suits evening wear; Riverwalk suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Constellation and Riverwalk?

Constellation has top notes of Neroli, Citruses and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Coriander, a base of oak moss, Patchouli, Vetiver and Amber. Riverwalk has top notes of Fig Leaf, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Chrysanthemum, Neroli, Cedarwood and Artemisia, a base of oak moss, Patchouli, Vetiver and Coumarin.