Faconnable Riviera
How it smells
The first thing you smell is Italian mandarin and incense. The heart brings red apple and nutmeg. On the skin it settles into guaiac wood and white amber. Overall it smells amber and woody.
- Came out
- 2021
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- winter
Riviera notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
A closer look at Faconnable Riviera EDP
Riviera EDP comes from Faconnable. This one is the Eau de Parfum.
Which weather suits Riviera
It is at its best in winter and fall. It is less suited to spring. From best to least suited, the seasons are winter, fall, summer and spring. If you need something for spring, Armaf Club De Nuit Iconic is a better fit.
Riviera price and value
In Europe it costs about €36, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That makes it one of the more affordable picks. It costs less than Armaf Club De Nuit Iconic and Chanel Bleu De Chanel.
Its style
The strongest accord is amber (100%), followed by woody and citrus. You will probably like it if you enjoy amber and woody smells and notes like red apple and guaiac wood. Less obvious notes include grapefruit, eucalyptus and patchouli. Perfume fans rate it 4.15 out of 5.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Amouage Overture Man Edp 100Ml and Lattafa Velvet Oud spread further.
How long it lasts
Expect about 3 to 6 hours on skin, which is about average for a perfume. As an Eau de Parfum, it has more perfume oil than an Eau de Toilette, which helps it last. Amouage Overture Man Edp 100Ml and Armaf Club De Nuit Iconic last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like guaiac wood and white amber are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Perfumes that smell like Riviera
These perfumes have a close smell: Amouage Overture Man Edp 100Ml (5 shared notes), Armaf Club De Nuit Iconic (4 shared notes), Chanel Bleu De Chanel (4 shared notes) and Lattafa Velvet Oud (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Amouage Overture Man Edp 100Ml starts from €23.
Quick answers
Is Riviera better for day or night?
Night. It suits evenings and going out.
Can women wear Riviera?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did it come out?
It came out in 2021.