Fragrance comparison

Riviera vs Sync Man

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 80 ratings analysed

Riviera

Mendes Perfumes

3.5819 votes

Rank #40,703 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Sync Man

Puma

3.8261 votes

Rank #26,283 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sync Man takes 4 of 5 categories.

Riviera
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Sync Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Riviera1/5

Sync Man4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RivieraMendes Perfumes

Sync ManPuma

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 43%Had 19%Want 38%

3.82/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 33%Had 55%Want 12%

Category winnerSync ManRating 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

13%Love

69%Like

5%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

61 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityRiviera

SillageSync Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value79

Category winnerSync ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

green69%

amber61%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

citrus80%

woody70%

lavender60%

green50%

Scent match63%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

Top15-25 mins

LimeGreen NotesBergamot

Heart1.5-3 hrs

LavenderGeraniumRosemary

Base3-5 hrs

AmberCedarGuaiac Wood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lime, Rosemary and Geranium. Durations are only published for Sync Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring88

Summer100

Fall100

Winter38

Day100

Night89

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day100

Night31

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 49%Work 30%Date 12%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,703

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#26,283

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerSync ManHigher 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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Puma Sync Man opens with an energetic jolt of sharp lime, bitter bergamot, and crushed green leaves. The alcohol lift clears within two minutes, revealing a clean aromatic core of lavender, garden rosemary, and spicy geranium. It is breezy, straightforward, and unapologetically light. As the citrus sparkle settles, a …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Riviera or Sync Man?

Sync Man takes 4 of 5 categories. Riviera is rated 3.58/5 from 19 votes; Sync Man is rated 3.82/5 from 61 votes. Choose Riviera for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Sync Man for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Riviera or Sync Man?

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

Which projects more, Riviera or Sync Man?

Projection is very close: Sync Man 43/100, Riviera 41/100 for sillage.

Do Riviera and Sync Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lime, Rosemary and Geranium.

Is Riviera or Sync Man better for summer or winter?

Riviera suits daytime wear; Sync Man suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Riviera and Sync Man?

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. Sync Man has top notes of Lime, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium and Rosemary, a base of Amber, Cedar and Guaiac Wood.