Russian Tea
Masque MilanoEau de Parfum2014
Side by side
Russian Tea vs. Riviera Verbena
Is Russian Tea better than Riviera Verbena?
Russian Tea peaks in fall, while Riviera Verbena belongs to summer. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Gender alignment
Mint
greenfresh spicyaromaticwoody
This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.
The essentials
What's different between Russian Tea and Riviera Verbena?
| Russian Tea | Riviera Verbena | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2014 | 2022 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Julien Rasquinet | Patricia de Nicolai |
| Best season | Fall | Summer |
Scent DNA
How do Russian Tea and Riviera Verbena smell?
Russian Tea
Leather
Green
Smoky
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Amber
Sweet
Warm Spicy
Riviera Verbena
Citrus
Aromatic
Green
Fresh
Herbal
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Russian Tea and Riviera Verbena share?
Top
MintRaspberryBlack Pepper
Lemon PetitgrainMintGreen GrassBlackcurrantThyme
Heart
Black TeaImmortelleMagnolia
Lemon VerbenaCaloneJasmineRose
Base
LeatherBirchLabdanumFrankincense
VetiverWhite MuskPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Floral Notes
ImmortelleMagnolia
JasmineRose
Herbaceous Notes
Mint
MintThyme
Fruity Notes
Raspberry
Blackcurrant
Where they fit
When and where do Russian Tea and Riviera Verbena work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Russian Tea or Riviera Verbena?
| Russian Tea | Riviera Verbena | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Russian Tea and Riviera Verbena?
Russian Tea doesn't negotiate. The smoke, the leather, the bitter tea, it's a lot. But that's the point. Some people want a fragrance that smells like a decision.Russian Tea
Patricia de Nicolaï doesn't do throwaway citrus. The calone here adds an aquatic lift that keeps the herbs and verbena aloft long after most colognes would have faded.Riviera Verbena
The hunt
Where to buy Russian Tea and Riviera Verbena
| Russian Tea | Riviera Verbena | |
|---|---|---|
| 1.18 oz | $136.00ecosmetics | — |
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