Fragrance comparison

Sync Man vs Riviera

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 80 ratings analysed

4 wins

Sync Man

Puma

3.8261 votes

Rank #26,283 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

Riviera

Mendes Perfumes

3.5819 votes

Rank #40,703 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sync Man takes 4 of 5 categories.

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.
Riviera
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Sync Man4/5

Riviera1/5

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

Sync ManPuma

RivieraMendes Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.82/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 33%Had 55%Want 12%

3.58/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 43%Had 19%Want 38%

Category winnerSync ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

13%Love

69%Like

5%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

61 votes

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

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate64

Category winners

LongevityRiviera

SillageSync Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value79

¤ Price value48

Category winnerSync ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

citrus80%

woody70%

lavender60%

green50%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

green69%

amber61%

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

Top15-25 mins

LimeGreen NotesBergamot

Heart1.5-3 hrs

LavenderGeraniumRosemary

Base3-5 hrs

AmberCedarGuaiac Wood

Top

BergamotLimeCassisPeppermintPink PepperBlack Pepper

Heart

MojitoSea NotesRosemaryCypressJasmine SambacGeraniumLavenderCardamom

Base

Orris RootPatchouliVetiverCedarwoodOakOlibanumAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesLime, Bergamot, Lavender 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter20

Day100

Night31

Spring88

Summer100

Fall100

Winter38

Day100

Night89

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men91

Unisex9

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,283

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#40,703

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSync ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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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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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, Sync Man or Riviera?

Sync Man takes 4 of 5 categories. Sync Man is rated 3.82/5 from 61 votes; Riviera is rated 3.58/5 from 19 votes. 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. Choose Riviera for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Sync Man or Riviera?

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

Which projects more, Sync Man or Riviera?

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

Do Sync Man and Riviera smell similar?

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

Is Sync Man or Riviera better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Sync Man and Riviera?

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. 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.