Guerlain Homme vs Riviera
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
59%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Guerlain Homme takes 4 of 5 categories.
Guerlain HommeChoose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
RivieraChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Guerlain Homme4/5
Riviera0/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Guerlain Homme
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Guerlain Homme
- Value for money
- Guerlain Homme
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Guerlain Homme
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Guerlain HommeGuerlainRivieraMendes PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.25/ 5 · 2,460 votes
Have 43%Had 25%Want 32%
3.58/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 43%Had 19%Want 38%
Category winnerGuerlain HommeRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate45%Love
44%Like
2%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
2,460 votes
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
LongevityTie
SillageGuerlain Homme
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerGuerlain HommeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothcitrus100%
green83%
aromatic65%
fresh spicy48%
woody30%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
green69%
amber61%
Scent match59%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and green
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
MojitoLimeMintVetiverBergamotRumCedarGeranium
No top / heart / base split published
Top
BergamotLimeCassisPeppermintPink PepperBlack Pepper
Heart
MojitoSea NotesRosemaryCypressJasmine SambacGeraniumLavenderCardamom
Base
Orris RootPatchouliVetiverCedarwoodOakOlibanumAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesMojito, Lime, Vetiver and Bergamot. Durations are only published for Guerlain Homme, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring91
Summer100
Fall34
Winter15
Day100
Night32
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#965
PerfumerSylvaine Delacourte, Thierry Wasser
Launched—
Reviews202
Overall rank#43,715
PerfumerDominique Preyssas
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerGuerlain HommeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotGuerlain Homme brings the crisp, refreshing character of a chilled mojito into a classic woody aromatic cologne. Built by perfumers Thierry Wasser and Sylvaine Delacourte, the scent centers on sharp lime, crushed garden mint, and a splash of sweet rum. As the effervescent citrus settles, green geranium adds a crisp fl…
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, Guerlain Homme or Riviera?
Guerlain Homme takes 4 of 5 categories. Guerlain Homme is rated 4.25/5 from 2,460 votes; Riviera is rated 3.58/5 from 19 votes. Choose Guerlain Homme for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Riviera for a aromatic and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Guerlain Homme or Riviera?
They last about the same: Guerlain Homme 60/100, Riviera 60/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Guerlain Homme or Riviera?
Guerlain Homme projects furthest (Guerlain Homme 54/100, Riviera 41/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Guerlain Homme and Riviera smell similar?
Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Mojito, Lime, Vetiver and Bergamot.
Is Guerlain Homme or Riviera better for summer or winter?
Guerlain Homme suits daytime wear; Riviera suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Guerlain Homme and Riviera?
Guerlain Homme features Mojito, Lime, Mint, Vetiver and Bergamot. 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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