Numero 6 vs Riviera
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
47%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Numero 6 takes 3 of 4 categories.
Numero 6Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
RivieraChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Numero 63/4
Riviera1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Numero 6
- Sillage & projection
- Numero 6
- Value for money
- Numero 6
- 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
Numero 6Posh ExtraitRivieraMendes PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.50/ 5 · 2 votes
Have 21%Had 0%Want 79%
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 hate50%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
2 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
Category winners
LongevityNumero 6
SillageNumero 6
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNumero 6Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothamber100%
warm spicy92%
fresh spicy84%
aromatic77%
fresh69%
woody61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
green69%
amber61%
Scent match47%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and amber
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
BergamotCardamomGinger
Heart2-4 hrs
Black PepperCassisPeony
Base8-12+ hrs
AmbergrisCedarwoodVanillaBenzoinMyrrh
Top
BergamotLimeCassisPeppermintPink PepperBlack Pepper
Heart
MojitoSea NotesRosemaryCypressJasmine SambacGeraniumLavenderCardamom
Base
Orris RootPatchouliVetiverCedarwoodOakOlibanumAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Cardamom, Black Pepper and Cassis. Durations are only published for Numero 6, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring88
Summer100
Fall100
Winter38
Day100
Night89
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#59,841
PerfumerCristian Calabro
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#46,000
PerfumerDominique Preyssas
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerRivieraHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotNumero 6 by Posh Extrait hits the skin with a brisk snap of crushed cardamom, zesty bergamot, and fiery fresh ginger. It immediately commands attention. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus flash fades, exposing a darker core of crackling black pepper, tart cassis, and soft peony petals. The real foundation rests on a d…
Reviews →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, Numero 6 or Riviera?
Numero 6 takes 3 of 4 categories. Numero 6 is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes; Riviera is rated 3.58/5 from 19 votes. Choose Numero 6 for a amber and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Riviera for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Numero 6 or Riviera?
Numero 6 lasts longest (Numero 6 100/100, Riviera 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Numero 6 or Riviera?
Numero 6 projects furthest (Numero 6 75/100, Riviera 41/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Numero 6 and Riviera smell similar?
Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Cardamom, Black Pepper and Cassis.
Is Numero 6 or Riviera better for summer or winter?
Numero 6 suits day or night wear; Riviera suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Numero 6 and Riviera?
Numero 6 has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom and Ginger, heart notes of Black Pepper, Cassis and Peony, a base of Ambergris, Cedarwood, Vanilla and Benzoin. 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.
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