Lancaster French Riviera
How it smells
It smells mostly citrus and white floral. Neroli and bergamot at the top, orange blossom and magnolia in the middle and white musk and woody notes at the base.
- Came out
- 2019
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
French 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
About Lancaster French Riviera
Lancaster is the house behind French Riviera.
French Riviera through the year
The best time of year to wear it is spring. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter.
Longevity on skin
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Prada Paradoxe and Lancôme Variety last longer, if that matters to you. Base notes like white musk and woody notes are the part that stays longest on the skin.
More from Lancaster
The house has 16 perfumes here, led by Eau de Concentree, Lancaster and Aquazur.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. It spreads further than Phlur Missing Person unisex.
The style of French Riviera
The strongest accord is citrus (100%), followed by white floral and floral. You will probably like it if you enjoy citrus and white floral smells and notes like orange blossom and white musk. Less obvious notes include heliotrope. Perfume fans rate it 3.94 out of 5.
French Riviera dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Prada Paradoxe (4 shared notes), Lancôme Variety (4 shared notes), Initio Parfums Prives Initio Musk Therapy (4 shared notes) and Phlur Missing Person unisex (4 shared notes).
Questions people ask
When did French Riviera come out?
It came out in 2019.
Can men wear French Riviera?
It is made for women, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Can I wear it to work?
Yes, it suits daytime and the office well.