Fragrance comparison

In Paradise Riviera vs Arrogance pour Elle

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 258 ratings analysed

In Paradise Riviera

Ex Nihilo

4.20211 votes

Rank #10,844 FloralWhite Floral

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48%scent match

Some overlap

Arrogance pour Elle

Arrogance

3.9647 votes

Rank #34,178 RosePowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

In Paradise Riviera
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Arrogance pour Elle
Choose it for a rose and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

In Paradise Riviera3/7

Arrogance pour Elle3/7

Ratings & consensus: In Paradise Riviera
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: In Paradise Riviera
Sillage & projection: Arrogance pour Elle
Value for money: Arrogance pour Elle
Versatility: Arrogance pour Elle
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: In Paradise Riviera

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

In Paradise RivieraEx Nihilo

Arrogance pour ElleArrogance

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 211 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

3.96/ 5 · 47 votes

Have 31%Had 30%Want 39%

Category winnerIn Paradise RivieraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

52%Love

27%Like

11%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

211 votes

26%Love

57%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

47 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityIn Paradise Riviera

SillageArrogance pour Elle

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value61

Category winnerArrogance pour ElleBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral92%

fresh84%

musky77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

rose100%

powdery92%

iris84%

floral77%

white floral69%

citrus61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

Bergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

PeonyTiare FlowerTuberose

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskCashmeran

Top

Pink PepperOrange BlossomSicilian MandarinBergamot

Heart

IrisBulgarian RoseTuberosePeony

Base

VanillaCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Peony, Tuberose and Musk. Durations are only published for In Paradise Riviera, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter16

Day100

Night31

Spring100

Summer29

Fall71

Winter41

Day100

Night48

Category winnerArrogance pour ElleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex12

Women88

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,844

PerfumerLouise Turner

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#34,178

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerIn Paradise RivieraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

In Paradise Riviera by Ex Nihilo feels like crisp linen and sunshine along the Mediterranean coast. It opens with an immediate splash of tart Italian bergamot, quickly softening into a lush heart of pink peony, creamy tiare flower, and lush tuberose petals. The base rests on a smooth foundation of clean musk and velve…

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Arrogance pour Elle opens with a sharp burst of pink pepper and bitter bergamot alongside sweet Sicilian mandarin. The initial crispness settles quickly into a floral heart centered on Bulgarian rose, dusty iris, and creamy tuberose. As the top notes quiet down, the composition shifts toward a dry, powdery texture whe…

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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, In Paradise Riviera or Arrogance pour Elle?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. In Paradise Riviera is rated 4.20/5 from 211 votes; Arrogance pour Elle is rated 3.96/5 from 47 votes. Choose In Paradise Riviera for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Arrogance pour Elle for a rose and powdery character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, In Paradise Riviera or Arrogance pour Elle?

They last about the same: In Paradise Riviera 70/100, Arrogance pour Elle 69/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, In Paradise Riviera or Arrogance pour Elle?

Arrogance pour Elle projects furthest (Arrogance pour Elle 59/100, In Paradise Riviera 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do In Paradise Riviera and Arrogance pour Elle smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Peony, Tuberose and Musk.

Is In Paradise Riviera or Arrogance pour Elle better for summer or winter?

For summer, Arrogance pour Elle is the stronger pick. For winter, Arrogance pour Elle is the stronger pick. In Paradise Riviera suits daytime wear; Arrogance pour Elle suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in In Paradise Riviera and Arrogance pour Elle?

In Paradise Riviera has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Peony, Tiare Flower and Tuberose, a base of Musk and Cashmeran. Arrogance pour Elle has top notes of Pink Pepper, Orange Blossom, Sicilian Mandarin and Bergamot, heart notes of Iris, Bulgarian Rose, Tuberose and Peony, a base of Vanilla, Cedar and Musk.