Fragrance comparison

Riviera vs Tero

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,414 ratings analysed

Riviera

Mendes Perfumes

3.5819 votes

Rank #46,000 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Tero

Nishane

4.031,395 votes

Rank #474 Fresh SpicyCaramel

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Tero takes 5 of 5 categories.

Riviera
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Tero
Choose it for a fresh spicy and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Riviera0/5

Tero5/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RivieraMendes Perfumes

TeroNishane

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 43%Had 19%Want 38%

4.03/ 5 · 1,395 votes

Have 79%Had 21%Want 0%

Category winnerTeroRating 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

51%Love

25%Like

12%Ok

8%Dislike

4%Hate

976 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityTero

SillageTero

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value52

Category winnerTeroBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

green69%

amber61%

fresh spicy100%

caramel92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

patchouli69%

salty61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both 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

CaramelSichuan PepperBlack PepperSalt

Heart

PatchouliCinnamon

Base

AmberOakVetiver

InformationalShared notesBlack Pepper, Patchouli, Vetiver and Oak. 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

Spring57

Summer23

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

Men34

Unisex55

Women11

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,000

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#474

PerfumerCarlos Benaïm

Launched—

Reviews231

Category winnerTeroHigher 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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Nishane Tero combines thick caramel with sharp black pepper and a noticeable punch of table salt. Patchouli and cinnamon warm the heart, while oak and vetiver ground the dry-down. It suits cool autumn nights and winter gatherings when you want a rich, spicy gourmand that projects clearly across a chilly room.

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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 Tero?

Tero takes 5 of 5 categories. Riviera is rated 3.58/5 from 19 votes; Tero is rated 4.03/5 from 1,395 votes. Choose Riviera for a aromatic and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Tero for a fresh spicy and caramel character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Riviera or Tero?

Tero lasts longest (Tero 84/100, Riviera 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Riviera or Tero?

Tero projects furthest (Tero 74/100, Riviera 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Riviera and Tero smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Black Pepper, Patchouli, Vetiver and Oak.

Is Riviera or Tero better for summer or winter?

Riviera suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Riviera and Tero?

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. Tero has top notes of Caramel, Sichuan Pepper, Black Pepper and Salt, heart notes of Patchouli and Cinnamon, a base of Amber, Oak and Vetiver.