Fragrance comparison

Riviera vs X

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 21 ratings analysed

2 wins

Riviera

Mendes Perfumes

3.5819 votes

Rank #45,565 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

62%scent match

Closely related

Riggs

3.502 votes

Rank #69,288 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Riviera takes 2 of 4 categories.

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

Riviera2/4

X1/4

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

XRiggs

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.58/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 43%Had 19%Want 38%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 14%Had 49%Want 37%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 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

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageRiviera

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value50

Category winnerXBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

green69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

woody90%

citrus80%

fresh spicy70%

amber60%

lavender50%

Scent match62%Closely related · both aromatic, woody 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

CypressOrangeLemon

Heart

LavenderRosemaryPine

Base

Tonka BeanCedarwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesRosemary, Cypress, Lavender and Cedarwood. 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

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#45,565

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#69,288

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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Riggs X opens with a sharp, green citrus lift, lemon and orange threaded through cypress, then settles into an aromatic heart of lavender, rosemary, and pine. The dry-down adds tonka, cedarwood, and amber, giving it a cleaner woody warmth. It reads fresh, brisk, and outdoorsy rather than sweet. If you like aromatic wo…

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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 X?

Riviera takes 2 of 4 categories. Riviera is rated 3.58/5 from 19 votes; X is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Riviera for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose X for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Riviera or X?

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

Which projects more, Riviera or X?

Riviera projects furthest (Riviera 41/100, X 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Riviera and X smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Rosemary, Cypress, Lavender and Cedarwood.

Is Riviera or X better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Riviera and X?

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. X has top notes of Cypress, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Lavender, Rosemary and Pine, a base of Tonka Bean, Cedarwood and Amber.