Mediterranean Cypress vs Rivage
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Mediterranean Cypress takes 4 of 7 categories.
Mediterranean CypressChoose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
RivageChoose it for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Mediterranean Cypress4/7
Rivage3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Mediterranean Cypress
- Community sentiment
- Mediterranean Cypress
- Longevity
- Rivage
- Sillage & projection
- Rivage
- Value for money
- Mediterranean Cypress
- Versatility
- Rivage
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Mediterranean Cypress
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Mediterranean CypressAngel SchlesserRivageMaison VioletWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.15/ 5 · 60 votes
Have 37%Had 5%Want 58%
4.17/ 5 · 42 votes
Have 18%Had 5%Want 77%
Category winnerMediterranean CypressRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate35%Love
48%Like
13%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate
60 votes
45%Love
36%Like
12%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate
42 votes
Category winnerMediterranean CypressMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRivage
SillageRivage
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerMediterranean CypressBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
fresh spicy90%
woody80%
citrus70%
green60%
warm spicy50%
aromatic100%
marine92%
lavender84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
woody61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
BergamotCardamomLavender
Heart
MintIrisJasmineGeranium
Base
CypressCedarSandalwoodTonka Bean
Top30 to 45 minutes
LavenderMandarinCardamomPepperMint
Heart2 to 3 hours
Marine notesViolet Leaf
Base4 to 5 hours
SandalwoodIris
InformationalShared notesCardamom, Lavender, Mint and Iris. Durations are only published for Rivage, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring84
Summer100
Fall42
Winter9
Day100
Night31
Spring81
Summer100
Fall43
Winter24
Day100
Night29
Category winnerRivageMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#33,162
PerfumerAlexis Grugeon
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#50,408
PerfumerNathalie Lorson
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerMediterranean CypressHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAngel Schlesser Mediterranean Cypress opens with a bright splash of tart bergamot, fresh mint, and crushed cardamom. As the initial citrus sparkle quiets down, aromatic lavender and crisp geranium meet a dry cedar backbone. Natural cypress dominates the dry-down alongside soft sandalwood, giving the composition a clea…
Reviews →Rivage by Maison Violet approaches the aquatic genre through an unusual, coastal lens inspired by the Brittany shoreline. The scent opens with a sharp burst of cold mint, juicy mandarin, aromatic lavender, and crackling pepper, cut through with the subtle heat of cardamom. As the brisk opening settles, salty marine no…
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, Mediterranean Cypress or Rivage?
Mediterranean Cypress takes 4 of 7 categories. Mediterranean Cypress is rated 4.15/5 from 60 votes; Rivage is rated 4.17/5 from 42 votes. Choose Mediterranean Cypress for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Rivage for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Mediterranean Cypress or Rivage?
Rivage lasts longest (Rivage 72/100, Mediterranean Cypress 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Mediterranean Cypress or Rivage?
Rivage projects furthest (Rivage 63/100, Mediterranean Cypress 43/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Mediterranean Cypress and Rivage smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Lavender, Mint and Iris.
Is Mediterranean Cypress or Rivage better for summer or winter?
For summer, Mediterranean Cypress is the stronger pick. For winter, Rivage is the stronger pick. Mediterranean Cypress suits daytime wear; Rivage suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Mediterranean Cypress and Rivage?
Mediterranean Cypress has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom and Lavender, heart notes of Mint, Iris, Jasmine and Geranium, a base of Cypress, Cedar, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Rivage has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin, Cardamom and Pepper, heart notes of Marine notes and Violet Leaf, a base of Sandalwood and Iris.
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