Riviera Verbena
Nicolai Parfumeur CreateurEau de Parfum2022
Side by side
Riviera Verbena vs. Bal d'Afrique
Riviera Verbena peaks in summer, while Bal d'Afrique belongs to spring. The side by side below shows where they overlap.
The essentials
At a glance
| Riviera Verbena | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Parfum | Eau de Parfum |
| Launched | 2022 | 2009 |
| Gender | Unisex | Unisex |
| Perfumer | Patricia de Nicolai | Jérôme Epinette |
| Best season | Summer | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
Riviera Verbena
Citrus
Aromatic
Green
Fresh
Herbal
Woody
Fresh Spicy
Bal d'Afrique
Woody
Aromatic
Earthy
Powdery
Violet
Floral
Fresh
Green
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
Lemon PetitgrainMintGreen GrassBlackcurrantThyme
BergamotBlackcurrantBuchu or AgathosmaAfrican Marigold
Heart
Lemon VerbenaCaloneJasmineRose
VioletJasmineCyclamen
Base
VetiverWhite MuskPatchouli
CedarwoodCedarVetiverMuskTonka Bean Absolute
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| Riviera Verbena | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
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
This fragrance does not announce itself. Bergamot and vetiver give it structure, but the florals keep it from feeling austere. It works best when you want to smell present without screaming.Bal d'Afrique
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| Riviera Verbena | Bal d'Afrique | |
|---|---|---|
| 0.27 oz | — | $34.99fragrancenet |
| 1.6 oz | — | $235.00ecosmetics |
| 2.5 oz | — | $83.99fragrancenet |
| 3.4 oz | — | $330.00ecosmetics |
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