Fragrance comparison

Riviera vs Somnus

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 32 ratings analysed

Riviera

Mendes Perfumes

3.5819 votes

Rank #45,514 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Somnus

WOOT

3.7713 votes

Rank #46,472 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Somnus takes 3 of 5 categories.

Riviera
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Somnus
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Riviera1/5

Somnus3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RivieraMendes Perfumes

SomnusWOOT

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 43%Had 19%Want 38%

3.77/ 5 · 13 votes

Have 28%Had 4%Want 68%

Category winnerSomnusRating 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

23%Love

54%Like

8%Ok

8%Dislike

8%Hate

13 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageSomnus

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value50

Category winnerSomnusBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

green69%

amber61%

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

aromatic84%

woody77%

citrus69%

powdery61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

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

BergamotelemiBlack PepperPink PepperMandarin

Heart

GingerCardamomNutmegOrange BlossomRose

Base

SandalwoodVetiverMuskCedarwoodOakTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Pink Pepper, Black Pepper and Cardamom. 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

Spring20

Summer40

Fall100

Winter60

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

Men33

Unisex50

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,514

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#46,472

PerfumerDavid Chieze

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerRivieraHigher 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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Somnus by WOOT brings a sharp, citrus-forward opening of bergamot and mandarin that quickly shifts into a dry, resinous spice blend. Featuring ginger and black pepper at its heart, the scent settles on a foundation of sandalwood and vetiver. It works best as an everyday fragrance for those who prefer an understated, w…

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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 Somnus?

Somnus takes 3 of 5 categories. Riviera is rated 3.58/5 from 19 votes; Somnus is rated 3.77/5 from 13 votes. Choose Riviera for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Somnus for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Riviera or Somnus?

They last about the same: Riviera 60/100, Somnus 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Riviera or Somnus?

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

Do Riviera and Somnus smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Pink Pepper, Black Pepper and Cardamom.

Is Riviera or Somnus better for summer or winter?

Riviera suits daytime wear; Somnus suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Riviera and Somnus?

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. Somnus has top notes of Bergamot, elemi, Black Pepper and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Ginger, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Orange Blossom, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Musk and Cedarwood.