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Omnia IV vs Rivage

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

Updated 172 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Omnia IV takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Omnia IV

    Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

  • Rivage

    Choose it for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Omnia IV4/7
Rivage3/7
Ratings & consensus
Rivage
Community sentiment
Rivage
Longevity
Omnia IV
Sillage & projection
Omnia IV
Value for money
Omnia IV
Versatility
Rivage
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Omnia IV

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Omnia IVIn The Box
RivageMaison Violet
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.90/ 5 · 130 votes
Have 57%Had 16%Want 27%
4.17/ 5 · 42 votes
Have 18%Had 5%Want 77%
Category winnerRivageRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
40%Love
32%Like
10%Ok
15%Dislike
3%Hate

130 votes

45%Love
36%Like
12%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerRivageMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity79
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate79
Category winners

LongevityOmnia IV

SillageOmnia IV

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value68
¤ Price value51
Category winnerOmnia IVBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
warm spicy77%
ozonic69%
powdery61%
aromatic100%
marine92%
lavender84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
woody61%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
PepperNutmegBergamotelemiCardamomGrapefruit
Heart
Violet LeafWhiskeyLavender
Base
CedarSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliAmbergrisMusk
Top30 to 45 minutes
LavenderMandarinCardamomPepperMint
Heart2 to 3 hours
Marine notesViolet Leaf
Base4 to 5 hours
SandalwoodIris
InformationalShared notesPepper, Cardamom, Violet Leaf and Lavender. Durations are only published for Rivage, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring82
Summer25
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring81
Summer100
Fall43
Winter24
Day100
Night29
Category winnerRivageMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men90
Unisex8
Women3
Men33
Unisex50
Women17
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,549

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#50,408

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerOmnia IVHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Omnia IV is a woody spicy scent that thrives in cooler weather. It features a bold opening of black pepper and cardamom, followed by a mid-section of violet leaf and whiskey. This composition delivers a sharp, sophisticated profile suitable for office or evening wear. The base of cedar and vetiver creates a sturdy, lo…

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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…

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Omnia IV or Rivage?

Omnia IV takes 4 of 7 categories. Omnia IV is rated 3.90/5 from 130 votes; Rivage is rated 4.17/5 from 42 votes. Choose Omnia IV for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Rivage for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Omnia IV or Rivage?

Omnia IV lasts longest (Omnia IV 79/100, Rivage 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Omnia IV or Rivage?

Projection is very close: Omnia IV 64/100, Rivage 63/100 for sillage.

Do Omnia IV and Rivage smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Pepper, Cardamom, Violet Leaf and Lavender.

Is Omnia IV or Rivage better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rivage is the stronger pick. For winter, Omnia IV is the stronger pick. Rivage suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Omnia IV and Rivage?

Omnia IV has top notes of Pepper, Nutmeg, Bergamot and elemi, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Whiskey and Lavender, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Patchouli. 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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