Fragrance comparison

Šfarìa vs Riverwalk

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 162 ratings analysed

Šfarìa

Acca Kappa

4.06152 votes

Rank #6,705 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Riverwalk

Exaltatum

4.4010 votes

Rank #47,795 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Riverwalk takes 3 of 5 categories.

Šfarìa
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Riverwalk
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Šfarìa2/5

Riverwalk3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

ŠfarìaAcca Kappa

RiverwalkExaltatum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 152 votes

Have 43%Had 11%Want 47%

4.40/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 19%Had 12%Want 69%

Category winnerRiverwalkRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

51%Love

34%Like

10%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

101 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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityRiverwalk

SillageRiverwalk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value58

Category winnerŠfarìaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic90%

balsamic80%

amber70%

conifer60%

citrus50%

woody100%

citrus92%

earthy84%

herbal77%

aromatic69%

green61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

elemiBergamotLemon

Heart

Peru BalsamBalsam FirPine TreeArtemisia

Base

BenzoinSandalwoodPatchouli

Top20-30 mins

Fig LeafBergamotLemon

Heart3-4 hrs

ChrysanthemumNeroliCedarwoodArtemisiaYlang-YlangBalsam Fir

Base6-8 hrs

oak mossPatchouliVetiverCoumarinBenzoin

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Balsam Fir and Artemisia. Durations are only published for Riverwalk, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer29

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring86

Summer29

Fall100

Winter43

Day100

Night40

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men24

Unisex59

Women17

Men20

Unisex60

Women20

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,705

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#47,795

PerfumerEglija Vaitkevice

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerŠfarìaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Šfarìa by Acca Kappa is a Oriental Fougere fragrance for women and men. Šfarìa was launched in 2020. Top notes are elemi, Bergamot and Lemon; middle notes are Peru Balsam, Balsam Fir, Pine Tree and Artemisia; base notes are Benzoin, Sandalwood and Patchouli.

Reviews →

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, Šfarìa or Riverwalk?

Riverwalk takes 3 of 5 categories. Šfarìa is rated 4.06/5 from 152 votes; Riverwalk is rated 4.40/5 from 10 votes. Choose Šfarìa for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Riverwalk for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Šfarìa or Riverwalk?

Riverwalk lasts longest (Riverwalk 73/100, Šfarìa 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Šfarìa or Riverwalk?

Riverwalk projects furthest (Riverwalk 63/100, Šfarìa 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Šfarìa and Riverwalk smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Balsam Fir and Artemisia.

Is Šfarìa or Riverwalk better for summer or winter?

Riverwalk suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Šfarìa and Riverwalk?

Šfarìa has top notes of elemi, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Peru Balsam, Balsam Fir, Pine Tree and Artemisia, a base of Benzoin, Sandalwood and Patchouli. 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.