Fragrance comparison

Riva Solare vs Romantica

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 369 ratings analysed

Riva Solare

Bvlgari

3.82209 votes

Rank #19,794 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Romantica

Anna Sui

3.92160 votes

Rank #31,266 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Romantica takes 5 of 7 categories.

Riva Solare
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Romantica
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Riva Solare1/7

Romantica5/7

Ratings & consensus: Romantica
Community sentiment: Romantica
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: Romantica
Value for money: Romantica
Versatility: Romantica
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Riva Solare

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Riva SolareBvlgari

RomanticaAnna Sui

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 209 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.92/ 5 · 160 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerRomanticaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

43%Like

16%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

190 votes

28%Love

48%Like

13%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

160 votes

Category winnerRomanticaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage49

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageRomantica

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value22

¤ Price value66

Category winnerRomanticaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky91%

white floral83%

floral74%

fruity65%

powdery56%

floral100%

citrus91%

rose83%

woody74%

white floral65%

fresh56%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both citrus, floral and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Calabrian bergamot

Heart

Orange BlossomOsmanthusMandarin Orange

Base

Musk

Top

PomegranateGrapefruitCalabrian bergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

Pink PeonyMay RoseJasmineOsmanthusHortensiaOrange BlossomLily

Base

AmberMuskSandalwoodWhite Cedar Extract

InformationalShared notesCalabrian bergamot, Orange Blossom, Osmanthus and Mandarin Orange. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring81

Summer100

Fall23

Winter11

Day100

Night12

Spring100

Summer83

Fall41

Winter14

Day–

Night–

Category winnerRomanticaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex26

Women73

Men0

Unisex4

Women96

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,794

PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#31,266

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRiva SolareHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Riva Solare is a bright citrus floral built around Calabrian bergamot, orange blossom, osmanthus, mandarin and clean musk. It reads sunny, soft and easy to wear, with a fresh citrus lift up top and a musky white floral dry-down that suits daytime better than evening. This is best for spring and summer shoppers who wan…

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Romantica opens with a sharp splash of pomegranate and grapefruit. It instantly sets a bright, optimistic mood. This is not a heavy, syrupy fruit scent. Instead, the top notes simmer down into a fresh, breezy garden aroma within ten minutes. As it warms on the skin, the fragrance highlights pink peony and a soft may r…

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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, Riva Solare or Romantica?

Romantica takes 5 of 7 categories. Riva Solare is rated 3.82/5 from 209 votes; Romantica is rated 3.92/5 from 160 votes. Choose Riva Solare for a citrus and musky character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Romantica for a floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Riva Solare or Romantica?

They last about the same: Riva Solare 59/100, Romantica 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Riva Solare or Romantica?

Romantica projects furthest (Romantica 58/100, Riva Solare 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Riva Solare and Romantica smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and white floral accords. Common notes include Calabrian bergamot, Orange Blossom, Osmanthus and Mandarin Orange.

Is Riva Solare or Romantica better for summer or winter?

For summer, Riva Solare is the stronger pick. For winter, Romantica is the stronger pick. Riva Solare suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Riva Solare and Romantica?

Riva Solare has top notes of Calabrian bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Osmanthus and Mandarin Orange, a base of Musk. Romantica has top notes of Pomegranate, Grapefruit, Calabrian bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Pink Peony, May Rose, Jasmine and Osmanthus, a base of Amber, Musk, Sandalwood and White Cedar Extract.