Fragrance comparison

Rive d’Ambre vs Pure Signature

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 771 ratings analysed

Rive d’Ambre

Tom Ford

4.19769 votes

Rank #25,745 CitrusAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Pure Signature

Jean Jacques Vivier

4.502 votes

Rank #50,418 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Pure Signature takes 3 of 4 categories.

Rive d’Ambre
Choose it for a citrus and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Pure Signature
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Rive d’Ambre1/4

Pure Signature3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Pure Signature
Sillage & projection: Pure Signature
Value for money: Pure Signature
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Rive d’Ambre

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Rive d’AmbreTom Ford

Pure SignatureJean Jacques Vivier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 769 votes

Have 70%Had 30%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 33%Had 67%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

40%Love

48%Like

3%Ok

8%Dislike

1%Hate

769 votes

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityPure Signature

SillagePure Signature

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value27

¤ Price value50

Category winnerPure SignatureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

amber86%

aromatic72%

fresh58%

fresh spicy44%

warm spicy30%

aromatic100%

green92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

herbal69%

anis61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

CitrusesBitter OrangeAmberBergamotCognacLemonMintTarragonTolu BalsamCardamom

No top / heart / base split published

Top

LemonCitruses

Heart

MintTarragonBasilAniseArtemisiaGreen Notes

Base

Tonka BeanAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesCitruses, Amber, Lemon and Mint. 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

Winter23

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex60

Women9

Men25

Unisex50

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,745

PerfumerOlivier Gillotin

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#50,418

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRive d’AmbreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Rive d’Ambre opens with a bright burst of bitter orange and lemon, creating a citrus freshness that feels clean. As the scent settles on skin, a warm cardamom note begins to filter through the initial brightness. The dry down is built on a base of tolu balsam and a subtle cognac accord, giving it a warm finish. It sui…

Reviews →

Pure Signature by Jean Jacques Vivier is a vintage unisex cologne that leans heavily into retro herbal freshness. It centers around a crisp blend of garden herbs, bright citruses, and a warm, musky base. It suits collectors looking for a clean, traditional morning splash with a distinct late-eighties character.

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Rive d’Ambre or Pure Signature?

Pure Signature takes 3 of 4 categories. Rive d’Ambre is rated 4.19/5 from 769 votes; Pure Signature is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Rive d’Ambre for a citrus and amber character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Pure Signature for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Rive d’Ambre or Pure Signature?

Pure Signature lasts longest (Pure Signature 70/100, Rive d’Ambre 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Rive d’Ambre or Pure Signature?

Pure Signature projects furthest (Pure Signature 63/100, Rive d’Ambre 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Rive d’Ambre and Pure Signature smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Citruses, Amber, Lemon and Mint.

Is Rive d’Ambre or Pure Signature better for summer or winter?

Pure Signature suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Rive d’Ambre and Pure Signature?

Rive d’Ambre features Citruses, Bitter Orange, Amber, Bergamot and Cognac. Pure Signature has top notes of Lemon and Citruses, heart notes of Mint, Tarragon, Basil and Anise, a base of Tonka Bean, Amber and Musk.