Fragrance comparison

Ocean Rush vs Riviera

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 149 ratings analysed

5 wins

Ocean Rush

Rayhaan · 2022

3.83130 votes

Rank #9,454 AromaticWoody

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58%scent match

Closely related

Riviera

Mendes Perfumes

3.5819 votes

Rank #46,000 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ocean Rush takes 5 of 5 categories.

Ocean Rush
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Riviera
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ocean Rush5/5

Riviera0/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Ocean RushRayhaan

RivieraMendes Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 130 votes

Have 89%Had 11%Want 0%

3.58/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 43%Had 19%Want 38%

Category winnerOcean RushRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

47%Love

26%Like

12%Ok

6%Dislike

9%Hate

111 votes

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

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityOcean Rush

SillageOcean Rush

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value48

Category winnerOcean RushBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

fresh77%

citrus69%

musky61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

green69%

amber61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CascaloneAquozoneBergamotGreen Mandarin

Heart

RosemaryCypressLavender

Base

MuskPatchouliAmber

Top

BergamotLimeCassisPeppermintPink PepperBlack Pepper

Heart

MojitoSea NotesRosemaryCypressJasmine SambacGeraniumLavenderCardamom

Base

Orris RootPatchouliVetiverCedarwoodOakOlibanumAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Rosemary, Cypress and Lavender. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter31

Day100

Night26

Spring88

Summer100

Fall100

Winter38

Day100

Night89

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex12

Women3

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,454

PerfumerNot listed

Launched2022

Reviews25

Overall rank#46,000

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerOcean RushHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ocean Rush by Rayhaan is a brisk aromatic aquatic fragrance designed for high summer heat. It opens with sharp notes of Cascalone and Aquozone, moving into a herbaceous heart of rosemary and cypress. This scent excels during hot days when you need a clean, energetic boost. It is a functional, no-frills choice for men …

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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, Ocean Rush or Riviera?

Ocean Rush takes 5 of 5 categories. Ocean Rush is rated 3.83/5 from 130 votes; Riviera is rated 3.58/5 from 19 votes. Choose Ocean Rush for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Riviera for a aromatic and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ocean Rush or Riviera?

They last about the same: Ocean Rush 62/100, Riviera 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Ocean Rush or Riviera?

Ocean Rush projects furthest (Ocean Rush 52/100, Riviera 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ocean Rush and Riviera smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Rosemary, Cypress and Lavender.

Is Ocean Rush or Riviera better for summer or winter?

Ocean Rush suits daytime wear; Riviera suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ocean Rush and Riviera?

Ocean Rush has top notes of Cascalone, Aquozone, Bergamot and Green Mandarin, heart notes of Rosemary, Cypress and Lavender, a base of Musk, Patchouli and Amber. 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.