Fragrance comparison

Parlez-Moi d’Amour Charming Edition vs Riviera

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 57 ratings analysed

3 wins

Parlez-Moi d’Amour Charming Edition

John Galliano

3.9538 votes

Rank #46,027 FruityWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Riviera

Mendes Perfumes

3.5819 votes

Rank #40,842 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Parlez-Moi d’Amour Charming Edition takes 3 of 5 categories.

Parlez-Moi d’Amour Charming Edition
Choose it for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Riviera
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Parlez-Moi d’Amour Charming Edition3/5

Riviera2/5

Ratings & consensus: Parlez-Moi d’Amour Charming Edition
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Riviera
Sillage & projection: Parlez-Moi d’Amour Charming Edition
Value for money: Parlez-Moi d’Amour Charming Edition
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

Parlez-Moi d’Amour Charming EditionJohn Galliano

RivieraMendes Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 38 votes

Have 21%Had 10%Want 69%

3.58/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 43%Had 19%Want 38%

Category winnerParlez-Moi d’Amour Charming EditionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

38 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

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityRiviera

SillageParlez-Moi d’Amour Charming Edition

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value48

Category winnerParlez-Moi d’Amour Charming EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

warm spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

green69%

amber61%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BlueberryBergamotGinger

Heart2-3 hrs

Jasmine SambacTurkish RoseLavender

Base4-6 hrs

Indonesian Patchouli LeafCypressMusk

Top

BergamotLimeCassisPeppermintPink PepperBlack Pepper

Heart

MojitoSea NotesRosemaryCypressJasmine SambacGeraniumLavenderCardamom

Base

Orris RootPatchouliVetiverCedarwoodOakOlibanumAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Jasmine Sambac, Lavender and Cypress. Durations are only published for Parlez-Moi d’Amour Charming Edition, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer56

Fall38

Winter19

Day100

Night32

Spring88

Summer100

Fall100

Winter38

Day100

Night89

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 36%Work 28%Date 21%Party 14%

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,027

PerfumerAlienor Massenet

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#40,842

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerRivieraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Parlez-Moi d'Amour Charming Edition by John Galliano greets you with a sharp blast of tart blueberry and fizzy ginger. It wakes up your senses right away. Within ten minutes, the initial alcohol sizzle clears out. Lush Turkish rose and clean Sambac jasmine step forward, joined by a cool whisper of herbal lavender. You…

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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, Parlez-Moi d’Amour Charming Edition or Riviera?

Parlez-Moi d’Amour Charming Edition takes 3 of 5 categories. Parlez-Moi d’Amour Charming Edition is rated 3.95/5 from 38 votes; Riviera is rated 3.58/5 from 19 votes. Choose Parlez-Moi d’Amour Charming Edition for a fruity and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Riviera for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Parlez-Moi d’Amour Charming Edition or Riviera?

Riviera lasts longest (Riviera 60/100, Parlez-Moi d’Amour Charming Edition 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Parlez-Moi d’Amour Charming Edition or Riviera?

Parlez-Moi d’Amour Charming Edition projects furthest (Parlez-Moi d’Amour Charming Edition 54/100, Riviera 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Parlez-Moi d’Amour Charming Edition and Riviera smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Jasmine Sambac, Lavender and Cypress.

Is Parlez-Moi d’Amour Charming Edition or Riviera better for summer or winter?

Parlez-Moi d’Amour Charming Edition suits daytime wear; Riviera suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Parlez-Moi d’Amour Charming Edition and Riviera?

Parlez-Moi d’Amour Charming Edition has top notes of Blueberry, Bergamot and Ginger, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Turkish Rose and Lavender, a base of Indonesian Patchouli Leaf, Cypress and Musk. 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.