Edipe vs Riviera
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
60%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Edipe takes 4 of 5 categories.
EdipeChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
RivieraChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Edipe4/5
Riviera1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Edipe
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Edipe
- Sillage & projection
- Edipe
- Value for money
- Edipe
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Riviera
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
EdipeIrieRivieraMendes PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.15/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 24%Had 19%Want 57%
3.58/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 43%Had 19%Want 38%
Category winnerEdipeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate54%Love
31%Like
0%Ok
8%Dislike
8%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
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
Category winners
LongevityEdipe
SillageEdipe
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerEdipeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
amber77%
green69%
warm spicy61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
green69%
amber61%
Scent match60%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
OlibanumPine needlesMintLeatherVetiverBlack PepperPatchouliTobaccoCardamom
No top / heart / base split published
Top
BergamotLimeCassisPeppermintPink PepperBlack Pepper
Heart
MojitoSea NotesRosemaryCypressJasmine SambacGeraniumLavenderCardamom
Base
Orris RootPatchouliVetiverCedarwoodOakOlibanumAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Vetiver, Black Pepper and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring50
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night33
Spring88
Summer100
Fall100
Winter38
Day100
Night89
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#51,900
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#45,514
PerfumerDominique Preyssas
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerRivieraHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotEdipe opens with sharp pine needles and cool mint that snap over dark olibanum resin. As it warms, bitter leather and black pepper push through, anchoring the pine in dry woods and dark patchouli. It fits crisp autumn evenings and outdoor winter gatherings where cool air sharpens its resinous edge.
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Edipe or Riviera?
Edipe takes 4 of 5 categories. Edipe is rated 4.15/5 from 13 votes; Riviera is rated 3.58/5 from 19 votes. Choose Edipe for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Riviera for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Edipe or Riviera?
Edipe lasts longest (Edipe 77/100, Riviera 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Edipe or Riviera?
Edipe projects furthest (Edipe 58/100, Riviera 41/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Edipe and Riviera smell similar?
Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Vetiver, Black Pepper and Patchouli.
Is Edipe or Riviera better for summer or winter?
Edipe suits daytime wear; Riviera suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Edipe and Riviera?
Edipe features Olibanum, Pine needles, Mint, Leather and Vetiver. 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.
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