Paris – Riviera Chanel for women and men

I have this … I was wanting 724 by mfk but wow I sprayed one on each arm and they are like 95 percent similar so maybe I don’t need one or the other … 724 lasts longer… it has a clean laundry kind of vibe very fresh and uplifting that I’ve been craving for spring and something uplifting this fits the bill and you can’t go wrong with Chanel

Orange flowers with citric and grape accents. A touch too sweet, and seemingly a total femme bomb. However the scent gives way to a benzoin muskiness thst cuts right through the heart of the scent, and makes it a little less feminine.

Seems particualrly skin chemistry dependant. There's something typical and "bubblicious" in the undertone that ruins it for me, and persits throughout the wearing. Still objectively good but not good enough, and I'm rating Riviera accordingly.

Too masculine for my liking as a female. Maybe on a man it will smell great.

Men's cheapest ode cologne
Meeeeh
Weird representation of Paris Rivera

very synthetic orange / orange blossom note. it also has a very strong alcohol scent to it

I spent the summer debating whether I liked this or not. And now, all of a sudden, I've fallen madly in love with it!
So much so, that I bought a full bottle.
It opens with a burst of slightly sugary orange. After a while it seems to turn a little resinous, although there's nothing in the notes to support that. In the end it dries down to a sweet and musky-but-light caress. Which is a wonderful surprise, because on my skin many scents end up bitter and a little rancid (including it's sister Paris-Venise which of course I HAD to buy when working in Venice for a month).
I love how Riviera develops, sways and changes - yet manages to stay light and airy, not cloying at all.

So yes, now there are two bottles of this series in my overcrowded perfume 'cabinet'. I wonder if there will be more? Not Paris-Biarritz - it seems to smell nice, but blink and it is gone. Not Paris-Paris either - roses, no thanks. Paris-Edimbourg? Very, very butch. Maybe in winter, we'll see.
Paris-Deauville however is a strong contender ... I'll keep you posted.

Smells clean and angelic. It has a pureness I rarely found in perfumes lately, when everything smells too sweet, too oud, too loud.
It is si classy, however not dull, but expensive and aristocratic. Gorgeous. Safe blind buy too.

Very tasteful. White, sparkling, somewhat bubblegummy-orange but still abstract. It smells a lot like shopping in Nordstroms in the 80s. That perfume-y perfume smell of well-groomed women. iykyk

This one is a scrubber for me. It smells too much like hair spray. Expensive hair spray.

Olivier Polge and Chanel have captured my heart with the Les Eaux de Chanel collection. Two summers ago I was captivated by Paris-Deauville. Last year I couldn't get enough of Paris-Venice. This summer it is Paris-Riviera.

In my perfume collection I've noticed that neroli can be played upon in many different ways. It can be sweetened as it is here with the addition of jasmine; or it can be given a dry herbal treatment as with the addition of lavender or other herbs. One example is Theirry Wasser's beautiful La Cologne Du Parfumeur which features African Orange Flower. My understanding is that Neroli and Orange Blossom are the same flower but extracted differently to give distinctive aromatic characteristics.

Here Olivier Polge has acheived a perfect balance. The neroli is somewhat sweetened by the jasmine but the characteristicly dry and somewhat bitter petitgrain-like edges of the flower are left intact.

The addition of orange gives a sweet citrus effervescence to the arrangement. It is gently spiced with the addition of sandalwood. In my mind, this touch of spiced orange aromatic distantly connects it to Hermes' Elixer Des Merveilles. The whole affair is lifted and tidied up with the addition of musk. It is the same musk that I smell in the base of Paris-Venice but dosed with a slightly lighter touch. The longevity is better than I would have expected with an EDT.

Paris-Riviera is so pretty! I will be purchasing the lotion as I did also with Paris-Deauville and Paris-Venice. I like all three a lot. I might have to try another one in the collection next summer if I can pull myself away from these three.

Of all the major designers, Chanel seems to be the house where you can always trust the quality of each new perfume, and this has really been the case with their Eaux collection. Although these fragrances intentionally evoke the lighter and inexpensive eaux de cologne favored by Europeans in the summertime, they are made with top ingredients and are spectacularly balanced. The increase in quality and the fancy designer name means that they are quite a bit more expensive than most summer eaux; so it's a real question as to whether or not these are worth buying in full bottle quality. I did invest in a full bottle of Paris-Deauville because it seemed so special (and I have not once regretted the investment).

Paris-Riviera would also be worth such an investment: it is that good. It's a beautiful summer blend of citrus peel, white florals, and sandalwood that comes off as light, refreshing, and (surprisingly) unisex. There's also just a hint of sweetness underneath from the benzoin that does not overpower this nor make it a gourmand, but adds to the overall richness. Like Paris-Deauville, it's also surprisingly stronger than most eaux, so the price for me would really be worth it. This makes me feel like a million dollars, which is what you want from any fragrance. Highly recommended.

UPDATE, 6/12/23: I did just find a great deal on a 125 ml. bottle and I purchased it. It may be harder to find such deals for the Eaux collection because Chanel just raised their prices on them, and they are not always easy to find anyway in the USA. But they are truly remarkable colognes, and smell heavenly.

Wonderful summer fragrance of the great master Olivier Polge created in 2019. A fragrance enlivened by the marked luminosity of the tart citrus notes and the purest white flowers. Sweet and sour, the Sicilian orange enhances the Mediterranean notes of neroli. Paris-Riviera evokes the holiday, the joy of living outdoors with childish light-heartedness, in the much-loved wonderful Côte d'Azur, in the freshness of its valleys and the beauty of its coasts. Mademoiselle chose to build her summer home here surrounded by her closest loved ones,
enchanted by the warmth and Mediterranean scents that we find in this wonderful creation.

I tried this on the same day as eau de cologne and Paris biarritz and this is my favourite of all of the citrusy offerings. It has a sweet almost spicy floral side which sets it apart. While the first two disappeared within minutes, this one stays just that little bit longer. Hasn’t made enough of an impression to tempt me to buy though.

It's like an orange creamsicle - light and airy but the citrus certainly remains throughout. It's a happy scent, a perfect pick me up. Fades quickly and meant for re-spraying during hot summer days.

Beautiful fragrance! Easy, soft, clean, and not overpowering in any way. Appropriate for the office. Perfect for spring/summer. Ordered a full-size bottle right away!!

Oh, I am very confused by Paris-Riviera. If only its drydown smelled like its opening five minutes, a wonderful, fresh and ladylike bouquet. But florals are so very, very difficult. They screech or they simper. Riviera errs towards the latter and becomes dense, with a heavy white note. Herein is the problem because, however beautiful it is, I can't help picturing it on a very well-dressed, very dignified but very old woman. And for that, I am not ready.

Heavy crisp florals with a big burst of oranges. A lovely summertime scent but a bit too floral for my likings...

I didn't like this one. It started out very bright and effervescent which isn't typically my thing but it was nice. Then that all went away and it dried down very masculine cologne like with nothing clean or fresh about it at all.

Oh, how I've enjoyed this scent for casual summer evenings. I purchased it hoping it would evoke a Riviera feel of sitting on an open terrace overlooking water with the late Mediterranean sun overhead. And that is what I got.

I'd describe Paris-Riviera as a dry woody floral - laced with warm orange citrus. It has the best silage and longevity of Chanel's Les Eau line, especially surprising with it being a toilette. And I use the perfectly matching lotion as well as the spray for more projection.

It is unisex in my opinion, and I'd love it on a man as much as I love it on myself. It's casual fresh with a touch of romance.

Chanel markets this line as casual, and I've found the rounded bottles are such a nice feel in your hand for spraying. The lotion lid simply turns with a twist to open at the very top. The entire presentation feels special and well thought out.

This is one Chanel that will be a staple. So thankful for Olivier Polge and his talent.

This is another simple, light but nicely-crafted scent from Chanel's « Les Eaux » line. I generally find these too underwhelming to be full-bottle worthy, but they are invariably pleasant, elegant hot-weather options. They are also fairly safe, which, together with being by Chanel, make for good gifts. I love neroli, and here it is the dominant note to my nose. This is not dissimilar to Paris-Biarritz, but Riviera is more nuanced with better longevity, as well as being more orange-focused.

Paris-Riviera opens with a bright, photorealistic orange note. Zesty and fresh, it evokes images of sunshine. There is some greenness in there, which, together with the citrus, aptly reminds me of orange trees growing in Mediterranean countries.

As it develops, soft florals emerge, notably the aforementioned neroli, with some light, clean jasmine adding body. It becomes slightly woody as it dries down, with some clean musk adding interest just before it fades. Sillage and longevity are moderate - « Les Eaux de Chanel » tend to have better performance than cheaper colognes.

A simple but chic scent, Paris-Riviera is a light, fresh, good quality orange-centred cologne for summertime day wear. Feminine-leaning but depends on personal taste. Fuss-free, relaxed summer elegance. 3.5/5.

Am I the only person who thinks this is the Chanel version of Lovely
By SJP?! I find the longevity fleeting. All the classic notes of a Chanel fragrance are there. For me this is the most casual fragrance they have produced.

Another one of the Eaux line that has taken me a solid year to even be able to put into words. These are just so beautifully blended!

It smells like orange vitamins
It smells like orange blossoms
It smells like orange juice
It smells like powdered vanilla
It smells like sweet grapefruit and candied mandarin

No doubt about it—it’s orange. And it’s absolutely gorgeous! This works well for me as a summer fragrance, more so than the others.

I realized that it reminds me very much of Fragonard‘s Belle d’Arles, a recent purchase of mine. I double-checked and took the cap off the Fragonard, took a quick sniff of the nozzle, and I was amazed how similar they do smell. Belle d’Arles seems a little more ambery and a tad woodier. It also doesn’t have that Chanel quality about it that makes it seem just a little vintage. So if you want more juice for less money and seek a thoroughly modern scent, definitely try the Fragonard!

White and yellow florals, citrus, very classic aldehydic sparkling chanelade. Refreshing for all but the most scorching humid weather when it might be a bit cloying. Leans ever so slightly feminine. Appropriately named for the Riviera...reminds me of pastel colored French mediterranean ocean front walks along upscale restaurants and cafes before turning into a grand historic hotel where the pleasantly air conditioned lobby smells of this. Beautiful.

The drydown might be even better. Will have to give it a second wear.

UPDATE: yeah, the drydown is classic Chanel...floral, creamy, aldehydic sparkle and class. Still too feminine for me, but enjoying it all the same.

Scent: 8.5 / Sillage: 7 / Longevity: 7

This one surprised me! On paper, it smelled nice but not special. On warm skin, it blooms! I think my beloved TF Neroli Portofino has finally been kicked off it’s neroli pedestal.

Paris-Riviera is giving me a Chanel-type of fragrance experience…elevated, special, slightly restrained, balanced, classic. Neroli and floral notes here are just the right amount of sweet, and Riviera has some body, almost a bit of heft, for being a “Les Eaux”.

Wear time is better than other similar scents, and I’ll be heading to Chanel now for a full bottle.

Absolutely do not love this, at all. Smells like really cheap bathroom cleaner at tropical vacation places, orange and freesia and tons of functional musk. It has a sort of sickly floral sweetness that makes me queasy, usually freesia, and reminds me of musky, solar-ambery "summer" scents like Jill Sander Sun which also made me sick to my stomach. This is the first 20 mins so maybe it will get better...

Edit: Nope, the same. Would not recommend. It does get a little less sickly, but I think it's because it's getting weaker, not better. I love all the other Les Eaux so thoroughly disappointed since Riviera sounds most lovely.

In no way, not even slightly, does it resemble the airy, elegant, effervescent beauty of Hermes Jour d'Hermes. ZERO. This is suffocating and sickly. Nothing elegant about it.

Chanel Paris-Riviera (2019) - Sweet Neroli - #olivierpolge ‘s perfume might smell simple hidden as cologne, but has a complex backbone. Neroli with citruses. White, Clean, Fresh. In its backbone, I get sweet resins, a bouquet of flowers, and sandalwood. This base is so refined that it’s hard to detect individual accords but is so integrated with its Neroli heart makes you imagine yourself on your journey to the #riviera

Does not smell bad, but it was basic and underwhelming. I would recommend this to someone that wans to play it safe or has a sensitive nose.

This smells like a baby cologne I used as a child. It might be Angel’s breath or Nenuco but I could be wrong. This is very fizzy, sparkling, energizing citrus. It’s very lovely but I won’t pay Chanel price for it.

This is an absolute beauty. Mild, yet bright neroli and citrus. Clean, woody, watery, floral. Soft, luxurious jasmin and smooth sandalwood. Very zen, very spiritual, If I may say so, perfume. Beautiful after a shower and before a bed with fresh, crisp percale cotton bedding.

So so pretty!! Riviera is a sunny, happy, and light fragrance. I wanted something that is easy to wear and would brighten up my day. I bought a full bottle to wear all year around even on cold gloomy days. It definitely smells floral but fresh. It dries down to a warm sensual skin scent. I love it!!

its nice and fresh but definitely smells like johnson's baby lotion lol

Nice day perfume, subtle floral fresh.

It’s ok, can picture this being a casual daytime or office scent. Prefer Beige since it’s less powdery.

Fragrant friends hear me out....a lot of folks arent liking this and want to scrub it. DO THIS INSTEAD. The first 2 or 3 spritzes put in your toilet bowl. The fourth spritz....thats for you. This scent needs to "air". If I reviewed this based on my first impression I'd agree with the non loves below. But I spent 2 days with this and with each spray it got warmer, woodier, drier and more floral. My final opininion is that this is Good God Lovely. Come bonus time I may have too buy. :-)

I'm not a fan of this perfume. This has floral notes and citrus notes listed on fragrantica, but it smells heavy green to me in the opening. Once it settles, it smells like a heavy citrusy green floral. Reminds me a hint of Escada Magnetism, which is another green fragrance I do not get along with, but the Escada fragrance is sweet. Less intense. This is a strong green floral, and mixed with the citrusy neroli, it becomes sharp and floratizing.

I do not hate the drydown. Once that sharp green floral fades, I am left with a fresh citrusy wood base. Quite nice, actually. I wish the main perfume notes were a stronger version of this drydown.

Stunning. I seriously hesitated between Paris Venise and this one but ended up purchasing Paris Riviera and the sales lady gave me two samples of Venise. No regrets here. Paris Riviera has much more personality and I can’t get enough of it. It’s floral with an edge, the bitter orange keeps it from being a true floral and I can also detect a salty note which I really like. This smells like summer, coastlines, and white flowers.. just gorgeous. Also the sprayer is AMAZING and so satisfying to use.

Go get the pink bar of Dove Soap and rug it vigorously generating as much heat as possible then stop... take the petals from a fragrant white flower and you got this. I don't like this, it's like a woman with no style... nothing is attractive about this one I'm sorry. It's a very annoying, loud & fancy but not in a good way. This is not the type of walk up wind I'd like when I'd pass through... #NoThanks
This was a scrubber for me

Chanel Paris-Riviera (2019) - Sweet Neroli - #olivierpolge ‘s perfume might smell simple hidden as cologne, but has a complex backbone. It’s really Neroli with citruses. White, Clean, Fresh. In its backbone, I get sweet resins, a bouquet of flowers, and sandalwood. This base is so refined that it’s hard to detect individual accords but is so integrated with its Neroli heart that makes you imagine yourself on your journey to the #riviera

I blind bought this perfume based on the reviews here and boy did I make a mistake. This perfume is a heavy floral, the type that will give you a headache. In my opinion this is more for 70 year olds and older. If you are looking for and airy fresh floral look somewhere else cause this isn’t it. TRY IT BEFORE YOU BUY IT!

I find this whole series to be aimed at an older audience and what Chanel imagines they prefer. Old can be elegant, smart and wise - and can actually be anything, people are as different young as they are old - but in this case it smells like you were taken on a bus round trip from Paris to the Riviera and back to an expensive French nursing home. I don't even find this fragrance to be fresh but rather cloying and very conservative. Old doesn't mean lacking inspiration. Those Chanel loving women deserve better.

This is so gorgeous, I absolutely love it. Its very feminine. Its very clean, floral, soapy, very much chanel classy kind of a scent. Very easy to wear, I love this after shower. Im surprised the Neroli is the most voted note here. It does starts out a bit citrusy but than it becomes very dominant in soapy clean florals very quick, I can smell lots of white florals. Its a love and favorite from the Les Eaux de Chanel line.
Performance for EDT is very impressive as well.

Blind buy win! It is floral, but there’s a juiciness to it- like nectar; I love it! I have the entire collection of the Eaux except for Biarritz. Deauville is a gorgeous citrus, Riviera a luscious floral and Venise a soft oriental- Biarritz is a nice citrus, but Deauville is better imo, and I don’t need 2 of the same genre. I could easily wear all 3 daily- Deauville in the morning, Riviera in the afternoon and Venise at night. A beautiful and well rounded collection, varied enough for each to have their own interest but certainly a cohesive concept and just perfect for the idea of a summer vacation, even in quarantine!

It's very FLORAL to me and hardly any citrus to my nose. Some jasmine, not so much neroli, and other flowers I cannot pinpoint. Maybe peony? It is a very nice and seems like a "soliflore" but not for me. Like a classy shampoo.

WOW - stunning!!

Beautifully bright and well-blended. Crisp. Smells of dignity and happiness.

Perfectly balanced with perfectly chosen notes. A light spritz and... let the magic begin.

I love this. Very similar to the long discontinued De Tout Coeur by Fragonard. Perfect for Spring.

I have to get this! I was at the store trying to decide which to get. It was between this one and Venice. I ended up buying Venice. It wouldn't have been smart for me to buy both at once at the time but I must say I think I like this one better than Venise. Venise is like a light whisper on the skin. I love it but I think this one I'm going to love even more. They were nice enough to give me a couple samples so I got to test it out on my skin and while with Venice I struggle to find the scent on my wrist after a while, this one has me smelling my wrist every minute. It lasts longer and the smell is stunning. To me the smell reminds me of candied flower petals and candied citrus peels with an ever so light bitterness or herbalness. It's fresh, citrusy, floral, slightly sweet, slightly bitter, clean, crisp. Definitely worth a purchase.

A lovely summer fragrance and quite potent too. Sweet citruses and a big dose of very realistic flowers. Reminds me of a pure garden, clean with no dirt whatsoever. You sit at a table on a hot summer day, dressed in all white linen, drinking some lemonade and listening to some calming latin jazz.

Maybe I'm crazy but this reminds me a lot of Dior Homme Sport 2012, that sweet lemon with the clean iris vibe, although this is more classy and delicate.

I just bought Platinum Egoiste for the upcoming summer but guess I'll have to get this too now.

9/10

I love Paris Riviera! it is a bright feminine scent, with character and longevity, the neroli gives it kind of a summery vibe, but I believe you can easily wear it all season, as the balsamic undertone gives it warmth and the florals are so lovely! ..it isnt like a cologne type scent like Paris Biarritz...or Deauville, it is like a perfume full way..it smells so nice! it does have something of jour absolu by Hermes..I got it at a discount with is even better! lovely perfume !UPDATE= I gave it away as typically citrusy scents get a unisex edge, and I just didn't find it feminine enough to wear it.

Last summer I was in Saint-Tropez and this one was my daily scent, Really Lovely scent for summer makes you feel cooler and happier, and for the love of French Riviera ❤️

From the maker of so many commercial bestsellers with (literally; Flowerbomb, Jimmy Choo, La Vie Est Belle) bomb sillage and notoriety and also cult classics such as Midnight in Paris, Riviera seems to be somewhat of a departure from Olivier Polge’s usual style and I would personally wish to smell more of these type of his creations. His offerings seem to swing between loud and bombastic to watery and bland, neither of which turn me on particularly.

More akin to his creation Gabrielle yet infinitely sexier and more interesting, Riviera is a sophisticated fruity floral, heavy on the citrus yet undeniably sultry with creamy sandalwood in the base. Kind of like a sexed up Jour d’Hermes meets a toned down Twilly. If I didn’t know better, I’d think this an Hermès creation.

This is summer evening date perfect (and I can vouch for its seductive efficacy). Sillage is gentle as is the perfume itself, just a lovely blend of fresh meets sultrier depths. I would very likely splash on a bottle of this if it were easily accessible to me and a little more purse friendly. I’ll have to make do with the remainder of the generous sample decant I was gifted instead.

Yesterday I could test Paris Riviera bij chanel. The sales assistente was kind enough to give me a sample to test it properly at home after a shower. Chanel keeps me surprising time after time. They can still make perfumes as the best. Paris Riviera is a beautiful fresh unisex citrus floral fragance. More flowers then citrus. It reminds a bit of gabrielle edp and a bit of chance tendre but different enough to justify a fb of it. Sillage as the others from this line is strong by aplying and after a 15/30 minutes skinscent with more then 12 hours longevity. I have already a fb of Paris Venice but I do prefer the Paris Riviera. And this fragance do not smell as Dior Addict edt. This is far more elegant, softer, superior, richer.

WOW, it has been about a decade (!!!) since I sampled a fragrance, and from first sniff, it stunned me like this. Not since I first encountered the beloved signature fragrance of my early 20's, Guerlain Gourmand Coquin, have I fallen this hard.

You see, I am so picky. I am the millennial Goldilocks of women's perfume. I like sweet but not too sweet, floral but not screechy, fruity but not juvenile, and spicy but not unisex. Add patchouli and the whole thing becomes a wild card - will I love it or revile it?

And so I heard about Paris-Riviera coming out and a week ago I headed to the Chanel flagship here in NYC. The salesman sprayed my arm and immediately there was this lovely pleasant harmony of jasmine, wafting on a breeze of light citrus, ever so slightly grounded by a sheer, transparent benzoin-warmed sandalwood. Every note works well together, none truly dominate, and the whole thing is like a gentle summer day where you can lay on a picnic blanket in the park, enjoying your friends in the sunshine, but not worry about sweating. Chanel Paris-Riviera is, for lack of a better word, simply so so pretty. This weekend I'll go back for a full bottle. And will probably get a backup soon, too.

Also, icelle: This smells different from Dior Addict eau de toilette, which I have sampled several times, and is very lovely, but an extremely rich tonka-dominant sweet floral. When I sampled Addict on my skin, it quickly became too sweet and cloying, even in the freezing New York winter. I think at most that Paris-Riviera could be called a VERY watered-down version of that.

I got my sample from Nordstrom a month back. Didn't realize it was such a new release when I picked it up! Glad I got the chance to try it before heading back to my small town (no Nordstrom where I live.)

This really surprised me. I expected just a light wispy citrus breeze of a perfume, but I should have known Chanel would take it to another level. I've never smelled a freshie like this before.

This is such a fizzy orange blossom - when I first applied it it had a weight to it that I'm familiar with in vintage aldehydic perfumes. The orange in here is so zingy, and there is a sweetness, but it's different somehow. Like a fizzy slightly syrupy soda - with a bit of tang? I wish this didn't become a skin scent so quickly, but I guess that's why it's sold in giant bottles - so you can douse yourself in it again and again. Although I wish they sold smaller bottles that were cheaper - I don't want to fork over $130 for this :(

Funny to read these reviews for me. When I tried this fragrance, I thought ... Hmm. I generally don't like Chanel fragrances, but I do like this one. I bought a bottle when I went to restock my daily frag, Jour d'Hermes. According to the reviews, many people think they are similar. My does does too, apparently!

A light, fresh citrus scent that is very versatile to wear in any situation/environment. I love the softness the scent wears on me that it doesn’t overpower but is pleasant wearing. Perfect for summer and I’d decant into a small bottle to keep in the fridge so that on really hot days I will spritz it on before heading out and pop it in my bag to spray while I’m out as it doesn’t last long. One of favourite Chanel perfumes.

Ok, I'm not reviewing the fragrance here, but I am reviewing the advertising and the Chanel presentation here, which we all agree is big part of perfume sales. My question: how in the world does Chanel get away with that, let me try to clean this up, "posterior crack" reflection on the bottle of Riviera?

How can I be the only person who sees it and/or the first reviewer to comment on it? Some photographer has worked overtime to make the Chanel Riviera ad photo look like the clear glass bottle is laying against the bottom of a young, slim petite woman who is nude sunbathing on a beach. There is no mistaking all of her bum, and her thighs and legs above the knees. Close up.

But in case you really can't believe it's a woman's body, you can see her little white ballet slipper/Mary Jane shoe on the right side of the photo, just beyond the reflection on the glass bottle. The model appears to have small feet. And keep in mind these little ballet slippers are worn by girls under 18, lots of them much younger than 18, although women of legal age also wear them too. The whole effect is disturbing at the very least.

There is context for this sort of ad that people younger than 40 can be excused for not knowing. In the 1970's the book "Subliminal Seduction" was published, and should be read by anyone interested in the power of advertising. It's all about how hidden images in advertising lure people into buying a product, and shows the reader that many of these images are more graphic than many people would normally want to see. Even now, when so much more is sexualized than it was in the 1970's, many people will not want to see the images this book describes.

But there's nothing subliminal about this Riviera ad. It's right out there. You see nothing else. It isn't particularly erotic either; it's creepy.

This is very nice..but it reminds me of Moschino's I love love but a upscale version.. still nice

A little Creed Jardin d'amalfi and Jour d'Hermes done in a Chanel way. Just pure love for me.

On the first spritz, hmm this smells familiar.
On the second, I knew it! Paris-Riviera is a more sensual, concentrated and Chanelish version of Jour d'hermes. From the opening of lemony citrus with a hint of flowers to the dry down of various white flowers, they resemble like sisters although the translucent interpretation of Jour d'hermes still wins my heart. Very feminine, mature but overall I am not impressed at all. I would still go for Deauville or Venice over this.

Chanel were promoting this scent in a department store where I received a spritz.

On me it is very nice, indeed.

But I wonder if I would give it a second thought if it was not Chanel.

Furthermore, the scent lasts forever on the blotter and could be smelled on my wrist for days. So I suppose this is a highly chemical mix containing big molecules. But the perfume is truly appealing, anyway.

Therefore I would like to have a bottle.

In the end Chanel probably wins.

This one reminds me so much of Rumeur Lanvin. Good longevity on my skin. Ylang-ylang is not listed, but that is what I mostly get from it. The citrus notes are all there surely, but mostly Ylang-ylang to me. It is very nice fragrance, not totally my think, but if I get it as a present, I will definitely wear it, happily.

Candied citrus and exotic fruity floral.
Adding little spicy and animal emphasize it more sweet.
Reminds me Jour d'hermes.

Paris - Riviera, a genuinely worthy addition to the Les Eaux collection.

In the same vein as the previous Eaux releases, Riviera isn’t an overly complicated composition – I get sunbaked orange blossom with the faintest hint of indole, profusely zesty orange peel, and utterly delectable vanillic benzoin – it is though beautiful in its simplicity.

Feminine leaning but potentially unisex, longevity is good at 6-8 hours with soft sillage (much better than I get with Venise, up there with Deauville)

7.5/10

Oh, and it is AMAZING layered with Bois des Îles.

I bought this today, on launch date in my city. I couldn't wait. It is stunning--a bright, fruity-grapey orange blossom on a light vanillic sandalwood base; very transparent. It will be perfect and versatile for spring and summer. For perfume-lovers who prefer stronger or more complex scents with a challenging character, it will disappoint...and I know Olivier Polge gets some flak in the fragrance community from fans especially of his immensely talented father...but to be frank I find Olivier's creations to be more "my style" even if it is considered more basic or mainstream. Riviera smells of gorgeous quality, a reflection of the simple joys of nature and life. Very unisex, vibrant, and refreshing. I am delighted. Thank you, Olivier :)

Two gentle criticisms. First, I wish it wasn't colored pink. Pink is not only overdone by now...it just doesn't smell pink to me. It smells white, or perhaps faint gold. Second...the Accords pyramid is mostly correct (citrusy, white floral, balsamic and woody are accurate) except it's not "warm-spicy" at all to my nose; I would replace this description with "Fruity".

I wonder if this smells similar to Dior Addict Eau de Toilette, which I've never smelled but had my eye on for a while now. If anyone would comment, I would be interested.