Rivage
Maison VioletEau de Parfum2025
Side by side
Rivage vs. Explorer
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| Rivage | Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Toilette |
| Launched | 2025 | 2019 |
| Gender | Unisex | Male |
| Perfumer | Nathalie Lorson | Jordi Fernández |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Rivage
Aromatic
Marine
Fresh Spicy
Lavender
Warm Spicy
Green
Powdery
Woody
Explorer
Woody
Citrus
Aromatic
Amber
Musky
Fresh Spicy
Oud
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Mandarin OrangeMintBlack PepperCardamomLavender
Italian bergamotPink PepperClary Sage
Heart
Aquatic NotesViolet Leaf
Haitian vetiverVetiverLeather
Base
IrisSandalwood
AmbroxanAkigalawoodPatchouli LeafIndonesian Patchouli LeafCacao PodChocolate
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Rivage | Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
Some will call it quiet. That's fair. Rivage doesn't announce itself, it arrives and settles. The lavender-mandarin opening is genuinely beautiful, and the iris-sandalwood drydown holds close for.Rivage
It's not trying to be the most interesting fragrance in the room. That's exactly why it works. Explorer is the scent of someone who showed up without needing to prove anything.Explorer
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Rivage | Explorer | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 oz | — | $80.00ecosmetics |
| 2 oz | — | $41.99fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $62.99fragrancenet |
| 6.7 oz | — | $167.00ecosmetics |
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