Fragrance comparison

Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) vs Riviera

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 2,147 ratings analysed

5 wins

Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016)

Guerlain

4.342,128 votes

Rank #1,404 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

Riviera

Mendes Perfumes

3.5819 votes

Rank #44,189 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) takes 5 of 5 categories.

Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016)
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Riviera
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016)5/5

Riviera0/5

Ratings & consensus: Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016)
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016)
Sillage & projection: Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016)
Value for money: Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016)
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016)

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016)Guerlain

RivieraMendes Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.34/ 5 · 2,128 votes

Have 48%Had 10%Want 42%

3.58/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 43%Had 19%Want 38%

Category winnerGuerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016)Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

31%Like

9%Ok

4%Dislike

1%Hate

2,128 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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityGuerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016)

SillageGuerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value60

¤ Price value48

Category winnerGuerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016)Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

green84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

green69%

amber61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

PeppermintLimeRum

Heart1 to 2 hours

Floral Notes

Base4 to 6 hours

VetiverCedarPatchouli

Top

BergamotLimeCassisPeppermintPink PepperBlack Pepper

Heart

MojitoSea NotesRosemaryCypressJasmine SambacGeraniumLavenderCardamom

Base

Orris RootPatchouliVetiverCedarwoodOakOlibanumAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesPeppermint, Lime, Vetiver and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016), so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring99

Summer100

Fall60

Winter16

Day100

Night46

Spring88

Summer100

Fall100

Winter38

Day100

Night89

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex6

Women2

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,404

PerfumerThierry Wasser

Launched—

Reviews205

Overall rank#44,189

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerGuerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016)Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum centers on a crisp cocktail structure that feels both lively and composed. It opens with an energizing splash of lime, peppermint, and dark rum, echoing the cool bite of a fresh mojito. As the zesty sharpness settles, light floral notes soften the middle, allowing the perfume to transition…

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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…

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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, Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) or Riviera?

Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) takes 5 of 5 categories. Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) is rated 4.34/5 from 2,128 votes; Riviera is rated 3.58/5 from 19 votes. Choose Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Riviera for a aromatic and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) or Riviera?

Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) lasts longest (Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) 65/100, Riviera 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) or Riviera?

Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) projects furthest (Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) 54/100, Riviera 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) and Riviera smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Peppermint, Lime, Vetiver and Patchouli.

Is Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) or Riviera better for summer or winter?

Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) suits daytime wear; Riviera suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) and Riviera?

Guerlain Homme Eau de Parfum (2016) has top notes of Peppermint, Lime and Rum, heart notes of Floral Notes, a base of Vetiver, Cedar and Patchouli. 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.