Solar vs Riviera
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
58%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.
SolarChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.
RivieraChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Solar2/4
Riviera2/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Riviera
- Sillage & projection
- Solar
- Value for money
- Solar
- 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
SolarNatioRivieraMendes PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.50/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 89%Had 0%Want 11%
3.58/ 5 · 19 votes
Have 43%Had 19%Want 38%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate25%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
25%Hate
4 votes · too few to score
32%Love
37%Like
0%Ok
21%Dislike
11%Hate
19 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityRiviera
SillageSolar
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSolarBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
warm spicy69%
musky61%
aromatic100%
woody92%
fresh spicy84%
citrus77%
green69%
amber61%
Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Baie RoseBergamotParsleyLemon
Heart
Tonka BeanPatchouliLavenderGeranium
Base
SandalwoodCedarwoodVetiverMusk
Top
BergamotLimeCassisPeppermintPink PepperBlack Pepper
Heart
MojitoSea NotesRosemaryCypressJasmine SambacGeraniumLavenderCardamom
Base
Orris RootPatchouliVetiverCedarwoodOakOlibanumAmberMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Patchouli, Lavender and Geranium. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer67
Fall67
Winter67
Day100
Night100
Spring88
Summer100
Fall100
Winter38
Day100
Night89
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#67,359
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#46,000
PerfumerDominique Preyssas
Launched—
Reviews3
Category winnerRivieraHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotSolar by Natio opens with bergamot, lemon and pink pepper brightness, then settles into an aromatic heart of lavender, geranium and patchouli. The dry-down brings tonka, sandalwood, cedar, vetiver and musk, giving it a clean woody warmth. It reads as a fresh spicy aromatic with a slightly powdery edge, and usually sui…
Reviews →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…
Reviews →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, Solar or Riviera?
No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Solar is rated 3.50/5 from 4 votes; Riviera is rated 3.58/5 from 19 votes. Choose Solar for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Riviera for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Solar or Riviera?
Riviera lasts longest (Riviera 60/100, Solar 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Solar or Riviera?
Projection is very close: Solar 42/100, Riviera 41/100 for sillage.
Do Solar and Riviera smell similar?
Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Patchouli, Lavender and Geranium.
Is Solar or Riviera better for summer or winter?
Solar suits day or night wear; Riviera suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Solar and Riviera?
Solar has top notes of Baie Rose, Bergamot, Parsley and Lemon, heart notes of Tonka Bean, Patchouli, Lavender and Geranium, a base of Sandalwood, Cedarwood, Vetiver and Musk. 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.
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