Fragrance comparison

Pride vs Riviera

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 25 ratings analysed

3 wins

Pride

Proad

4.506 votes

Rank #53,985 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Riviera

Mendes Perfumes

3.5819 votes

Rank #43,878 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pride takes 3 of 4 categories.

Pride
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Riviera
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Pride3/4

Riviera1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pride
Sillage & projection: Pride
Value for money: Pride
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

PrideProad

RivieraMendes Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 43%Had 5%Want 52%

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

83%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 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

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityPride

SillagePride

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value48

Category winnerPrideBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

tobacco77%

warm spicy69%

sweet61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

green69%

amber61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Black PepperCardamomRaspberryLiquor

Heart2 to 4 hours

Turkish RoseDavanaInk

Base6 to 8 hours

TobaccoOakVetiver

Top

BergamotLimeCassisPeppermintPink PepperBlack Pepper

Heart

MojitoSea NotesRosemaryCypressJasmine SambacGeraniumLavenderCardamom

Base

Orris RootPatchouliVetiverCedarwoodOakOlibanumAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Cardamom, Oak and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Pride, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall50

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Spring88

Summer100

Fall100

Winter38

Day100

Night89

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men40

Unisex40

Women20

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#53,985

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#43,878

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerRivieraHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pride by Proad delivers a rich blend of woods and spices shaped by perfumer Dominique Ropion. The fragrance opens with the energetic snap of crushed black pepper and warm cardamom, backed by sweet raspberry soaked in boozy liquor. As that opening settles, a distinct heart takes over. Velvety Turkish rose pairs with th…

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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, Pride or Riviera?

Pride takes 3 of 4 categories. Pride is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes; Riviera is rated 3.58/5 from 19 votes. Choose Pride for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Riviera for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Pride or Riviera?

Pride lasts longest (Pride 80/100, Riviera 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pride or Riviera?

Pride projects furthest (Pride 56/100, Riviera 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Pride and Riviera smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Cardamom, Oak and Vetiver.

Is Pride or Riviera better for summer or winter?

Pride suits day or night wear; Riviera suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pride and Riviera?

Pride has top notes of Black Pepper, Cardamom, Raspberry and Liquor, heart notes of Turkish Rose, Davana and Ink, a base of Tobacco, Oak and Vetiver. 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.