Fragrance comparison

One vs Riviera

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 26 ratings analysed

One

Onitsuka Tiger

3.717 votes

Rank #47,267 WoodySmoky

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Riviera

Mendes Perfumes

3.5819 votes

Rank #46,000 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Riviera takes 2 of 4 categories.

One
Choose it for a woody and smoky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Riviera
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

One1/4

Riviera2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: One
Value for money: Riviera
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

OneOnitsuka Tiger

RivieraMendes Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 10%Had 0%Want 90%

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 hate

14%Love

71%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

7 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageOne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value48

Category winnerRivieraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

smoky91%

leather83%

amber74%

animalic65%

citrus56%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

green69%

amber61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody, amber and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MandarinGreen NotesPeppermintLemon

Heart

IncenseJasmine SambacWhite FlowersRosemaryDavana

Base

Guaiac WoodLeatherLabdanumSandalwoodPatchouliCedarwoodAmbroxanVetiver

Top

BergamotLimeCassisPeppermintPink PepperBlack Pepper

Heart

MojitoSea NotesRosemaryCypressJasmine SambacGeraniumLavenderCardamom

Base

Orris RootPatchouliVetiverCedarwoodOakOlibanumAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesPeppermint, Jasmine Sambac, Rosemary and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall75

Winter25

Day100

Night33

Spring88

Summer100

Fall100

Winter38

Day100

Night89

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#47,267

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#46,000

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerRivieraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

One by Onitsuka Tiger opens with a sharp splash of green notes and peppermint, offering a bracing clarity. Designed by Mark Buxton, this unisex scent settles into a dry, leathery base warmed by incense and patchouli. It is an easygoing option for casual daytime wear when you want a clean, woody aura.

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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, One or Riviera?

Riviera takes 2 of 4 categories. One is rated 3.71/5 from 7 votes; Riviera is rated 3.58/5 from 19 votes. Choose One for a woody and smoky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Riviera for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, One or Riviera?

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

Which projects more, One or Riviera?

One projects furthest (One 50/100, Riviera 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do One and Riviera smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, amber and citrus accords. Common notes include Peppermint, Jasmine Sambac, Rosemary and Patchouli.

Is One or Riviera better for summer or winter?

One suits daytime wear; Riviera suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in One and Riviera?

One has top notes of Mandarin, Green Notes, Peppermint and Lemon, heart notes of Incense, Jasmine Sambac, White Flowers and Rosemary, a base of Guaiac Wood, Leather, Labdanum and Sandalwood. 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.