Fragrance comparison

Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum vs Riviera

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 130 ratings analysed

4 wins

Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum

L'Occitane en Provence

4.29111 votes

Rank #10,330 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Riviera

Mendes Perfumes

3.5819 votes

Rank #40,842 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 5 categories.

Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Riviera
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum4/5

Riviera1/5

Ratings & consensus: Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum
Sillage & projection: Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum
Value for money: Riviera
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Olivier Ondé Eau de ParfumL'Occitane en Provence

RivieraMendes Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.29/ 5 · 111 votes

Have 43%Had 6%Want 52%

3.58/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 43%Had 19%Want 38%

Category winnerOlivier Ondé Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

37%Like

5%Ok

5%Dislike

2%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

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate82

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityOlivier Ondé Eau de Parfum

SillageOlivier Ondé Eau de Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value48

Category winnerRivieraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

citrus48%

camphor30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

green69%

amber61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

EucalyptusElemi resinLimeStar Anise

Heart2-4 hrs

CypressOlive TreeGeranium

Base6-8 hrs

CedarVetiverVioletPatchouli

Top

BergamotLimeCassisPeppermintPink PepperBlack Pepper

Heart

MojitoSea NotesRosemaryCypressJasmine SambacGeraniumLavenderCardamom

Base

Orris RootPatchouliVetiverCedarwoodOakOlibanumAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesLime, Cypress, Geranium and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer64

Fall0

Winter29

Day100

Night32

Spring88

Summer100

Fall100

Winter38

Day100

Night89

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men85

Unisex13

Women3

Casual 40%Work 37%Date 16%Party 7%

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,330

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews21

Overall rank#40,842

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerOlivier Ondé Eau de ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum by L'Occitane en Provence captures the dry, sun-drenched atmosphere of Mediterranean groves with an earthy, botanical edge. The opening hits with brisk eucalyptus, zesty lime, and a touch of star anise before easing into dry olive wood and green cypress needles. Grounded by cedar, vetiver, a…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum or Riviera?

Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum takes 4 of 5 categories. Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum is rated 4.29/5 from 111 votes; Riviera is rated 3.58/5 from 19 votes. Choose Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Riviera for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum or Riviera?

Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum lasts longest (Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum 63/100, Riviera 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum or Riviera?

Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum projects furthest (Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum 51/100, Riviera 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum and Riviera smell similar?

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

Is Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum or Riviera better for summer or winter?

Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear; Riviera suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum and Riviera?

Olivier Ondé Eau de Parfum has top notes of Eucalyptus, Elemi resin, Lime and Star Anise, heart notes of Cypress, Olive Tree and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Vetiver, Violet and Patchouli. 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.