88%
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Rio Eau de Parfum bottle Rio
Edp Concentration Edp
U Gender U
2015 Year -
£ Price Tier ££
Remax Eau de Parfum bottle Remax

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Rio
This one's a Sauvage clone with some unexpected woody amber twists. If you're after that iconic spicy citrus kick but fancy a touch more depth, Rio's your shout, as long as you can handle the divisive root beer vibe.
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Our Verdict - Remax
Remax by Al-Rehab is a nostalgic trip. It's a powerhouse for those who appreciate the bold, mossy chypres of yesteryear, offering surprising quality for its price point.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 17% 22%
Floral 22% 22%
Fruity 2% 5%
Green 7% 3%
Sweet 20% 18%
Warm 14% 12%
Woody 20% 25%
Earthy 13% 12%
Animalic 6% 5%
Fresh 14% 13%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Rio EdP
Remax EdP

Notes

Accords

Rio Remax
100%
Citrus
100%
58%
Woody
100%
Floral
100%
Warm Spicy
100%
52%
Amber
93%
88%
Tobacco
76%
Fresh
65%
58%
Sweet
51%
Aromatic
Musky
51%
Citrus shared
100%
100%
Woody shared
58%
100%
100%
100%
Amber shared
52%
93%
88%
Fresh shared
76%
65%
58%
51%
51%

Performance

Rio Remax
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Strong
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Rio

Seasons

Best For:
Spring
Also Works:
Summer

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Sport

Often labelled an office-friendly scent in reviews, its fresh and woody accords lend themselves well to casual and daytime wear. The strong, spicy character, however, makes it less suited for intimate dates or formal events where subtlety might be preferred.

Remax

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its moderate projection and decent longevity, Remax is versatile but best suited for evenings or cooler weather. Its traditional, bold character makes it a good fit for formal occasions or dates, but might be a bit much for a modern office environment.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
88%
Olfactory
97%
Notes
88%
Accord
52%
Key Similarities

Both share Citrus, Fresh, Woody accords and Citrus, Amber notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Rio
Remax
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