Fragrance comparison

Quince Mint & Moss vs Riviera Verbena

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

Updated 25 Oct 2026 417 ratings analysed

Quince Mint & Moss

Union

4.0813 votes

Rank #37,918 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Riviera Verbena

Nicolai Parfumeur Createur

4.11404 votes

Rank #8,866 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Riviera Verbena takes 3 of 4 categories.

Quince Mint & Moss
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Riviera Verbena
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Quince Mint & Moss1/4

Riviera Verbena3/4

Ratings & consensus: Riviera Verbena
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Riviera Verbena
Sillage & projection: Quince Mint & Moss
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Riviera Verbena

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Quince Mint & MossUnion

Riviera VerbenaNicolai Parfumeur Createur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 19%Had 3%Want 78%

4.11/ 5 · 404 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerRiviera VerbenaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

54%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

44%Love

35%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

404 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityRiviera Verbena

SillageQuince Mint & Moss

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value53

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

mossy77%

green65%

woody53%

earthy42%

citrus100%

aromatic88%

green77%

fresh65%

fresh spicy53%

woody42%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both aromatic, green and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Juniper BerriesPetitgrainMint

Heart2-3 hrs

SageThyme

Base5-6 hrs

Moss

Top

LemonPetitgrainMintGreen GrassThymeBlack Currant

Heart

VerbenaCaloneJasmineRose

Base

VetiverWhite MuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Mint and Thyme. Durations are only published for Quince Mint & Moss, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall33

Winter33

Day100

Night34

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 42%Work 33%Date 15%Party 9%

Men30

Unisex66

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,918

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#8,866

PerfumerPatricia de Nicolai

Launched—

Reviews15

Category winnerRiviera VerbenaHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Union Quince Mint & Moss captures the brisk, damp atmosphere of a wild British country garden after a sudden spring downpour. The first spray brings a sharp burst of wild garden mint crushed against bitter petitgrain and chilled juniper berries. There is zero candy sweetness here. Instead, the opening smells cold, her…

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Riviera Verbena is a vibrant citrus-aromatic blend that captures the essence of a sun-drenched Mediterranean garden. It opens with an energetic, zesty lemon and sharp petitgrain, quickly softening into a crisp verbena-led heart. Perfect for sweltering summer days, it provides an immediate, refreshing cool-down that fe…

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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, Quince Mint & Moss or Riviera Verbena?

Riviera Verbena takes 3 of 4 categories. Quince Mint & Moss is rated 4.08/5 from 13 votes; Riviera Verbena is rated 4.11/5 from 404 votes. Choose Quince Mint & Moss for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Riviera Verbena for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Quince Mint & Moss or Riviera Verbena?

Riviera Verbena lasts longest (Riviera Verbena 64/100, Quince Mint & Moss 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Quince Mint & Moss or Riviera Verbena?

Quince Mint & Moss projects furthest (Quince Mint & Moss 56/100, Riviera Verbena 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Quince Mint & Moss and Riviera Verbena smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, green and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Mint and Thyme.

Is Quince Mint & Moss or Riviera Verbena better for summer or winter?

Quince Mint & Moss suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Quince Mint & Moss and Riviera Verbena?

Quince Mint & Moss has top notes of Juniper Berries, Petitgrain and Mint, heart notes of Sage and Thyme, a base of Moss. Riviera Verbena has top notes of Lemon, Petitgrain, Mint and Green Grass, heart notes of Verbena, Calone, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Vetiver, White Musk and Patchouli.