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Riso vs Ventana Marine

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

Updated 249 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ventana Marine takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Riso

    Choose it for a citrus and savory character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring.

  • Ventana Marine

    Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Riso3/7
Ventana Marine4/7
Ratings & consensus
Ventana Marine
Community sentiment
Ventana Marine
Longevity
Riso
Sillage & projection
Riso
Value for money
Ventana Marine
Versatility
Riso
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Ventana Marine

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
RisoJijide
Ventana MarineArmaf
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.04/ 5 · 101 votes
Have 86%Had 14%Want 0%
4.12/ 5 · 148 votes
Have 42%Had 6%Want 53%
Category winnerVentana MarineRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
44%Love
33%Like
12%Ok
8%Dislike
4%Hate

101 votes

40%Love
39%Like
16%Ok
4%Dislike
1%Hate

148 votes

Category winnerVentana MarineMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate76
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage52
♥ Love / hate78
Category winners

LongevityRiso

SillageRiso

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value50
¤ Price value84
Category winnerVentana MarineBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
citrus100%
savory92%
cinnamon84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
lactonic61%
citrus100%
fresh spicy90%
woody80%
aromatic70%
fresh60%
white floral50%
Scent match32%Clearly different · both citrus and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
Sichuan PepperMandarin OrangePetitgrain
Heart
RiceMicheliaChrysanthemum
Base
CinnamonSoybeanHaitian VetiverBarkGuaiac Wood
Top
Sicilian OrangeCitronCalabrian bergamotPetitgrainCardamom
Heart
GingerTunisian NeroliRosemaryJasmineCinnamonLily of the Valley
Base
Chinese TeaSandalwoodPalisander RosewoodGuaiac Wood
InformationalShared notesPetitgrain, Cinnamon and Guaiac Wood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter86
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter14
Day–
Night–
Category winnerRisoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex89
Women11
Men81
Unisex16
Women3
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,980

PerfumerZimo Luo

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#9,424

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winnerVentana MarineHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Riso by Jijide smells like walking past a traditional Asian bakery where warm steamed rice, toasted grains, and sweet citrus mingle in the air. The fragrance opens with a burst of bright mandarin orange, crisp petitgrain, and a tingling touch of Sichuan pepper. As the scent settles, it reveals a heart of comforting ri…

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Armaf Ventana Marine opens with a sharp burst of citrus, dominated by citron and bitter petitgrain. It is a dry, breezy scent that quickly moves past the initial splash of Sicilian orange to reveal a clean, soapy heart. Ginger and rosemary give the blend a soft herbal spice, while a base of Chinese tea and guaiac wood…

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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, Riso or Ventana Marine?

Ventana Marine takes 4 of 7 categories. Riso is rated 4.04/5 from 101 votes; Ventana Marine is rated 4.12/5 from 148 votes. Choose Riso for a citrus and savory character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Ventana Marine for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Riso or Ventana Marine?

Riso lasts longest (Riso 67/100, Ventana Marine 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Riso or Ventana Marine?

Riso projects furthest (Riso 59/100, Ventana Marine 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Riso and Ventana Marine smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Petitgrain, Cinnamon and Guaiac Wood.

Is Riso or Ventana Marine better for summer or winter?

For summer, Riso is the stronger pick. For winter, Riso is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Riso and Ventana Marine?

Riso has top notes of Sichuan Pepper, Mandarin Orange and Petitgrain, heart notes of Rice, Michelia and Chrysanthemum, a base of Cinnamon, Soybean, Haitian Vetiver and Bark. Ventana Marine has top notes of Sicilian Orange, Citron, Calabrian bergamot and Petitgrain, heart notes of Ginger, Tunisian Neroli, Rosemary and Jasmine, a base of Chinese Tea, Sandalwood, Palisander Rosewood and Guaiac Wood.

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