Fragrance comparison

Qing vs Riviera Sport

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 16 ratings analysed

2 wins

Qing

Papa James

5.003 votes

Rank #40,605 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Riviera Sport

Schlossparfumerie

3.4013 votes

Rank #21,546 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Qing takes 2 of 3 categories.

Qing
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Riviera Sport
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Qing2/3

Riviera Sport1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Qing
Sillage & projection: Qing
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Riviera Sport

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

QingPapa James

Riviera SportSchlossparfumerie

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

3.40/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate100

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityQing

SillageQing

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value92

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

amber61%

woody100%

white floral92%

fruity84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

warm spicy61%

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

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-40 mins

Red MandarinHazelnutOrangeLemonFig

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineNutmegRoseFir

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbergrisVetiverCypressMusk

Top

FigBergamotPlumPink Pepper

Heart

Orange BlossomRoseJasmineNutmegCloves

Base

CedarVetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesFig, Jasmine, Nutmeg and Rose. Durations are only published for Qing, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer50

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night68

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Work 36%Casual 32%Date 21%Party 12%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,605

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#21,546

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerRiviera SportHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Qing by Papa James opens with a blast of red mandarin, tart lemon, and ripe fig. The citrus hits immediately. It smells bright, zesty, and juicy before a distinct hazelnut note adds a toasted, creamy undertone. Within twenty minutes, the initial fruitiness meets cooling fir needle and coastal cypress. The scent balanc…

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Riviera Sport by Schlossparfumerie is a woody, chypre floral for men that opens with a tart mix of fig and bergamot. It settles into a heart of jasmine and orange blossom, warmed by subtle cloves and nutmeg. Ideal for daytime office wear in temperate spring weather, it projects a polished, clean aesthetic that feels c…

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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, Qing or Riviera Sport?

Qing takes 2 of 3 categories. Qing is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes; Riviera Sport is rated 3.40/5 from 13 votes. Choose Qing for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Riviera Sport for a woody and white floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.

Which lasts longer, Qing or Riviera Sport?

Qing lasts longest (Qing 73/100, Riviera Sport 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Qing or Riviera Sport?

Qing projects furthest (Qing 67/100, Riviera Sport 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Qing and Riviera Sport smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and sweet accords. Common notes include Fig, Jasmine, Nutmeg and Rose.

Is Qing or Riviera Sport better for summer or winter?

Qing suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Qing and Riviera Sport?

Qing has top notes of Red Mandarin, Hazelnut, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Jasmine, Nutmeg, Rose and Fir, a base of Ambergris, Vetiver, Cypress and Musk. Riviera Sport has top notes of Fig, Bergamot, Plum and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Rose, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of Cedar, Vetiver and Patchouli.