Rivage vs Barfly
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
44%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Barfly takes 4 of 7 categories.
RivageChoose it for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
BarflyChoose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Rivage3/7
Barfly4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Barfly
- Community sentiment
- Barfly
- Longevity
- Rivage
- Sillage & projection
- Rivage
- Value for money
- Barfly
- Versatility
- Rivage
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Barfly
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
RivageMaison VioletBarflyScotch & SodaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.17/ 5 · 42 votes
Have 18%Had 5%Want 77%
4.20/ 5 · 475 votes
Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%
Category winnerBarflyRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate45%Love
36%Like
12%Ok
5%Dislike
2%Hate
42 votes
58%Love
30%Like
6%Ok
4%Dislike
2%Hate
282 votes
Category winnerBarflyMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRivage
SillageRivage
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBarflyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
marine92%
lavender84%
fresh spicy77%
warm spicy69%
woody61%
woody100%
powdery92%
citrus84%
warm spicy77%
aromatic69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and warm spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop30 to 45 minutes
LavenderMandarinCardamomPepperMint
Heart2 to 3 hours
Marine notesViolet Leaf
Base4 to 5 hours
SandalwoodIris
Top
OrangeCardamomAniseLemonMandarin OrangePepperCaloneBasil
Heart
SandalwoodLavenderIrisCedarJasmineNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)
Base
VanillaMuskIncense
InformationalShared notesLavender, Cardamom, Pepper and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Rivage, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring81
Summer100
Fall43
Winter24
Day100
Night29
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter62
Day–
Night–
Category winnerRivageMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#50,408
PerfumerNathalie Lorson
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#1,596
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews95
Category winnerBarflyHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotRivage by Maison Violet approaches the aquatic genre through an unusual, coastal lens inspired by the Brittany shoreline. The scent opens with a sharp burst of cold mint, juicy mandarin, aromatic lavender, and crackling pepper, cut through with the subtle heat of cardamom. As the brisk opening settles, salty marine no…
Reviews →Barfly by Scotch & Soda is a versatile oriental fougere that balances bright citrus top notes with a cozy, powdery heart. It is a popular choice for daily wear, pairing crisp orange and lemon with a warm sandalwood and vanilla dry-down. This unisex fragrance feels comfortable and approachable, working well for office …
Reviews →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, Rivage or Barfly?
Barfly takes 4 of 7 categories. Rivage is rated 4.17/5 from 42 votes; Barfly is rated 4.20/5 from 475 votes. Choose Rivage for a aromatic and marine character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Barfly for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Rivage or Barfly?
Rivage lasts longest (Rivage 72/100, Barfly 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Rivage or Barfly?
Rivage projects furthest (Rivage 63/100, Barfly 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Rivage and Barfly smell similar?
Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Cardamom, Pepper and Sandalwood.
Is Rivage or Barfly better for summer or winter?
For summer, Rivage is the stronger pick. For winter, Barfly is the stronger pick. Rivage suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Rivage and Barfly?
Rivage has top notes of Lavender, Mandarin, Cardamom and Pepper, heart notes of Marine notes and Violet Leaf, a base of Sandalwood and Iris. Barfly has top notes of Orange, Cardamom, Anise and Lemon, heart notes of Sandalwood, Lavender, Iris and Cedar, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Incense.
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