Fragrance comparison

Mildon vs Riviera

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 31 ratings analysed

5 wins

Mildon

Moudon

4.0012 votes

Rank #41,498 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Riviera

Mendes Perfumes

3.5819 votes

Rank #45,800 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Mildon takes 5 of 5 categories.

Mildon
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Riviera
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Mildon5/5

Riviera0/5

Ratings & consensus: Mildon
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Mildon
Sillage & projection: Mildon
Value for money: Mildon
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Mildon

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MildonMoudon

RivieraMendes Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 31%Had 6%Want 63%

3.58/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 43%Had 19%Want 38%

Category winnerMildonRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

42%Love

25%Like

25%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

12 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

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityMildon

SillageMildon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value65

¤ Price value48

Category winnerMildonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

warm spicy86%

balsamic72%

amber58%

aromatic44%

fresh spicy30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

green69%

amber61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and amber

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

OlibanumCardamomOrangeGingerThymePink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Clary SageLavenderGeranium

Base8-10+ hrs

Copaiba balmAmbrox SuperGurjan balsamGuaiac WoodSandalwoodPatchouliCedarwoodVetiver

Top

BergamotLimeCassisPeppermintPink PepperBlack Pepper

Heart

MojitoSea NotesRosemaryCypressJasmine SambacGeraniumLavenderCardamom

Base

Orris RootPatchouliVetiverCedarwoodOakOlibanumAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesOlibanum, Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Lavender. Durations are only published for Mildon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer25

Fall75

Winter100

Day40

Night100

Spring88

Summer100

Fall100

Winter38

Day100

Night89

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#41,498

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#45,800

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerMildonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mildon by Moudon is a bold woody and warm spicy fragrance that strikes you immediately with a spark of pink pepper, lively ginger, and citrusy orange. Right beneath that zesty introduction lies a resinous heart where herbal clary sage and cool lavender mingle with rich olibanum incense. As the scent settles onto skin,…

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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, Mildon or Riviera?

Mildon takes 5 of 5 categories. Mildon is rated 4.00/5 from 12 votes; Riviera is rated 3.58/5 from 19 votes. Choose Mildon for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Riviera for a aromatic and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Mildon or Riviera?

Mildon lasts longest (Mildon 76/100, Riviera 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mildon or Riviera?

Mildon projects furthest (Mildon 67/100, Riviera 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mildon and Riviera smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and amber accords. Common notes include Olibanum, Cardamom, Pink Pepper and Lavender.

Is Mildon or Riviera better for summer or winter?

Mildon suits evening wear; Riviera suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mildon and Riviera?

Mildon has top notes of Olibanum, Cardamom, Orange and Ginger, heart notes of Clary Sage, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Copaiba balm, Ambrox Super, Gurjan balsam and Guaiac Wood. 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.