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ETHERIUM #1 vs Midnight Riviera

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

Updated 11 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Midnight Riviera takes 3 of 4 categories.

  • ETHERIUM #1

    Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Midnight Riviera

    Choose it for a citrus and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

ETHERIUM #11/4
Midnight Riviera3/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Midnight Riviera
Sillage & projection
Midnight Riviera
Value for money
ETHERIUM #1
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Midnight Riviera

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
ETHERIUM #1Viorica Cosmetics
Midnight RivieraFOMO
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.75/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 100%Had 0%Want 0%
4.71/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 24%Had 1%Want 74%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
75%Love
25%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

71%Love
29%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage42
♥ Love / hate94
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate93
Category winners

LongevityMidnight Riviera

SillageMidnight Riviera

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value92
¤ Price value68
Category winnerETHERIUM #1Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
amber77%
fruity69%
warm spicy61%
citrus100%
marine92%
aromatic84%
salty77%
fresh spicy69%
sweet61%
Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
TangerineBergamotOrangeLemonSage
Heart
White PearSea SaltAppleAmbergris
Base
SandalwoodPatchouliVetiverAmberwood
Top
OrangeGingerLemonTangerineBlack Pepper
Heart
Sea NotesTiare FlowerPine TreeMimosaVetiver
Base
Sea SaltWhite MuskAmber
InformationalShared notesTangerine, Orange, Lemon and Sea Salt. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring0
Summer100
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
Spring80
Summer100
Fall80
Winter20
Day100
Night75
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men67
Unisex33
Women0
Men33
Unisex67
Women0
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,381

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#34,634

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerMidnight RivieraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Viorica Cosmetics ETHERIUM #1 is a refreshing floral aquatic option built for hot summer days. The scent opens with a bright citrus blast of tangerine and sage before settling into a salty white pear and ambergris core. It provides a clean, breezy skin scent that works well for casual afternoon wear.

Reviews →

FOMO Midnight Riviera opens with a sharp burst of juicy orange, tangy tangerine, and spicy ginger. Within minutes, salty marine notes cut through the citrus intensity, supported by subtle green pine tree and vetiver. The scent settles into warm amber and clean white musk, leaving a dry, sun-dried towel impression on s…

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, ETHERIUM #1 or Midnight Riviera?

Midnight Riviera takes 3 of 4 categories. ETHERIUM #1 is rated 4.75/5 from 4 votes; Midnight Riviera is rated 4.71/5 from 7 votes. Choose ETHERIUM #1 for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Midnight Riviera for a citrus and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, ETHERIUM #1 or Midnight Riviera?

Midnight Riviera lasts longest (Midnight Riviera 80/100, ETHERIUM #1 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, ETHERIUM #1 or Midnight Riviera?

Midnight Riviera projects furthest (Midnight Riviera 75/100, ETHERIUM #1 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do ETHERIUM #1 and Midnight Riviera smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Orange, Lemon and Sea Salt.

Is ETHERIUM #1 or Midnight Riviera better for summer or winter?

ETHERIUM #1 suits daytime wear; Midnight Riviera suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in ETHERIUM #1 and Midnight Riviera?

ETHERIUM #1 has top notes of Tangerine, Bergamot, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of White Pear, Sea Salt, Apple and Ambergris, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, Vetiver and Amberwood. Midnight Riviera has top notes of Orange, Ginger, Lemon and Tangerine, heart notes of Sea Notes, Tiare Flower, Pine Tree and Mimosa, a base of Sea Salt, White Musk and Amber.

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