Fragrance comparison

Riviera vs WS

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 30 ratings analysed

Riviera

Mendes Perfumes

3.5819 votes

Rank #46,000 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

Jequiti

3.6411 votes

Rank #64,059 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

WS takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Riviera2/5

WS3/5

Ratings & consensus: WS
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Riviera
Sillage & projection: WS
Value for money: WS
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

WSJequiti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 43%Had 19%Want 38%

3.64/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 59%Had 36%Want 5%

Category winnerWSRating 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

9%Love

55%Like

27%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityRiviera

SillageWS

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value72

Category winnerWSBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

green69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

warm spicy69%

citrus61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

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

Black PepperPeppermintBergamotSicilian LemonDried Fruits

Heart

CardamomMintGreen Leaves

Base

MuskCoumarinVetiverCashmeranSandalowoodAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Peppermint, 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

Spring89

Summer100

Fall44

Winter44

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,000

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#64,059

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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WS by Jequiti delivers a brisk, energizing splash of crushed peppermint, zesty Sicilian lemon, and crackling black pepper right from the first spray. As the crisp opening settles on your skin, a cooling herbal heart of green leaves and spicy cardamom emerges, creating a clean shower-fresh feel. The drydown rests on 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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Riviera or WS?

WS takes 3 of 5 categories. Riviera is rated 3.58/5 from 19 votes; WS is rated 3.64/5 from 11 votes. Choose Riviera for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose WS for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Riviera or WS?

Riviera lasts longest (Riviera 60/100, WS 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Riviera or WS?

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

Do Riviera and WS smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Peppermint, Black Pepper and Cardamom.

Is Riviera or WS better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Riviera and WS?

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. WS has top notes of Black Pepper, Peppermint, Bergamot and Sicilian Lemon, heart notes of Cardamom, Mint and Green Leaves, a base of Musk, Coumarin, Vetiver and Cashmeran.