Fragrance comparison

Ifé vs Riviera

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 27 ratings analysed

2 wins

Ifé

FOOPE

3.508 votes

Rank #57,747 FloralRose

Full profile Similar & dupes

15%scent match

Clearly different

Riviera

Mendes Perfumes

3.5819 votes

Rank #45,663 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ifé takes 2 of 4 categories.

Ifé
Choose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Riviera
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ifé2/4

Riviera1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Ifé
Value for money: Ifé
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

IféFOOPE

RivieraMendes Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.50/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 61%Had 9%Want 30%

3.58/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 43%Had 19%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

13%Hate

8 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate63

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageIfé

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value48

Category winnerIféBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

rose92%

fresh84%

aquatic77%

mineral69%

green61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

green69%

amber61%

Scent match15%Clearly different · both green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mineral notesMintBergamotSpices

Heart

Water LilyMojitoRoseDamask RoseGeranium

Base

CedarwoodAmberMusk

Top

BergamotLimeCassisPeppermintPink PepperBlack Pepper

Heart

MojitoSea NotesRosemaryCypressJasmine SambacGeraniumLavenderCardamom

Base

Orris RootPatchouliVetiverCedarwoodOakOlibanumAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mojito, Geranium and Cedarwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night20

Spring88

Summer100

Fall100

Winter38

Day100

Night89

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex38

Women63

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#57,747

PerfumerRomain Keller

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#45,663

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerRivieraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

FOOPE Ifé opens with crisp bergamot, crushed mint, and cool mineral notes before unfolding into a wet garden of Damask rose and water lily. A quiet base of cedarwood and white musk anchors the dew-drenched botanicals. It shines in warm spring rain and humid summer afternoons when you want a refreshing green floral.

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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…

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, Ifé or Riviera?

Ifé takes 2 of 4 categories. Ifé is rated 3.50/5 from 8 votes; Riviera is rated 3.58/5 from 19 votes. Choose Ifé for a floral and rose character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Riviera for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ifé or Riviera?

They last about the same: Ifé 60/100, Riviera 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ifé or Riviera?

Ifé projects furthest (Ifé 58/100, Riviera 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ifé and Riviera smell similar?

Clearly different: a 15% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mojito, Geranium and Cedarwood.

Is Ifé or Riviera better for summer or winter?

Ifé suits daytime wear; Riviera suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ifé and Riviera?

Ifé has top notes of Mineral notes, Mint, Bergamot and Spices, heart notes of Water Lily, Mojito, Rose and Damask Rose, a base of Cedarwood, Amber and Musk. 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.