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Rive d’Ambre Eau de Parfum bottle Rive d’Ambre EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2013 Year 2025
££££ Price Tier ££
Mandarine Fauve Eau de Parfum bottle Mandarine Fauve EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Rive d’Ambre EDP
A truly gorgeous Tom Ford Private Blend that is unfortunately plagued by woeful longevity, leaving fans clamouring for a re-release with improved performance. The scent itself is a masterclass in citrus, a bright, effervescent dream.
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Our Verdict - Mandarine Fauve EDP
This one's a curious blend, a real Marmite scent in the making. Some reckon it's a classy, festive masculine, while others are getting bug spray and burnt rubber. It's definitely not a safe blind buy, so sample before committing.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Rive d’Ambre EDP
Mandarine Fauve EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Citrus 25% vs 100%
Only in Mandarine Fauve
Mandarin 100%

Accords

Rive d’Ambre Mandarine Fauve
100%
Citrus
100%
Woody
75%
50%
Fresh
67%
48%
Fresh Spicy
65%
57%
Amber
56%
Aromatic
56%
Conifer
52%
Patchouli
51%
Balsamic
44%
Citrus shared
100%
100%
75%
Fresh shared
50%
67%
Fresh Spicy shared
48%
65%
57%
Aromatic shared
56%
56%
52%
51%
44%

Performance

Rive d’Ambre Mandarine Fauve
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Rive d’Ambre

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its bright, fresh, and subtle character makes it ideal for office wear and casual settings, as it's unlikely to offend. The poor longevity and projection mean it's less suited for formal events or dates where a more impactful presence is desired, though its clean nature works well for light sporting activities.

Mandarine Fauve

Seasons

Best For:
Winter

A winter perfume through and through - made for cold, dark months.

Occasions

Best For:
Casual
Also Works:
Office Date

Its moderate performance and fresh yet earthy profile make it suitable for casual wear or even the office, though its unique character might be divisive. It's too distinct for most formal settings and lacks the broad appeal for a go-to date night scent.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
84%
Key Similarities

Both lean citrus, aromatic, fresh

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Rive d’Ambre EDP
Mandarine Fauve EDP
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