Fragrance comparison

Riviera vs Skinwear

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 128 ratings analysed

Riviera

Mendes Perfumes

3.5819 votes

Rank #45,565 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

59%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Skinwear

Ted Baker

3.94109 votes

Rank #12,377 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Skinwear takes 4 of 5 categories.

Riviera
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Skinwear
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Riviera1/5

Skinwear4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RivieraMendes Perfumes

SkinwearTed Baker

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 43%Had 19%Want 38%

3.94/ 5 · 109 votes

Have 57%Had 28%Want 16%

Category winnerSkinwearRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

37%Like

0%Ok

21%Dislike

11%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

26%Love

51%Like

15%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

109 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityRiviera

SillageSkinwear

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value82

Category winnerSkinwearBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

green69%

amber61%

woody100%

citrus86%

aromatic72%

fresh spicy58%

powdery44%

musky30%

Scent match59%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotLimeCassisPeppermintPink PepperBlack Pepper

Heart

MojitoSea NotesRosemaryCypressJasmine SambacGeraniumLavenderCardamom

Base

Orris RootPatchouliVetiverCedarwoodOakOlibanumAmberMusk

Top

LimeLemonBergamot

Heart

CypressJuniperRosemary

Base

MuskSandalwoodCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lime, Rosemary and Cypress. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer100

Fall100

Winter38

Day100

Night89

Spring67

Summer100

Fall25

Winter6

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

Men89

Unisex11

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,565

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#12,377

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews17

Category winnerSkinwearHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Riviera opens with a sharp burst of bergamot and peppermint paired with crisp black pepper. As the top notes fade, sea notes and cypress emerge alongside green rosemary and lavender to build a breezy marine heart. The base settles into dry cedarwood, vetiver, and subtle oak. It works best during warm spring and summer…

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Ted Baker Skinwear is a bright, nostalgic fresh fragrance that centers on zesty citrus and light wood notes. The scent feels clean and lightweight, making it a reliable pick for warm weather. It stays close to the skin, offering a casual daily wear option that feels refreshing without overwhelming those around you.

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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, Riviera or Skinwear?

Skinwear takes 4 of 5 categories. Riviera is rated 3.58/5 from 19 votes; Skinwear is rated 3.94/5 from 109 votes. Choose Riviera for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Skinwear for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Riviera or Skinwear?

Riviera lasts longest (Riviera 60/100, Skinwear 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Riviera or Skinwear?

Skinwear projects furthest (Skinwear 50/100, Riviera 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Riviera and Skinwear smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lime, Rosemary and Cypress.

Is Riviera or Skinwear better for summer or winter?

Riviera suits daytime wear; Skinwear suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Riviera and Skinwear?

Riviera has top notes of Bergamot, Lime, Cassis and Peppermint, heart notes of Mojito, Sea Notes, Rosemary and Cypress, a base of Orris Root, Patchouli, Vetiver and Cedarwood. Skinwear has top notes of Lime, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Cypress, Juniper and Rosemary, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Cedar and Amber.