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Rivière Eau de Parfum bottle Rivière EDP
EDP Concentration Parfum
U Gender U
2016 Year -
££££ Price Tier £
No.659 African Leather Parfum bottle No.659 African Leather Parfum

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - Rivière EDP
Thameen's Rivière is a sophisticated, well-balanced rose-leather scent that some find utterly divine, while others struggle with its performance or detect off-putting sweetness. It's a crowd-pleaser for those who adore smooth, elegant takes on classic Middle Eastern profiles.
Acquired
Our Verdict - No.659 African Leather Parfum
A spiced leather dupe of Memo Paris's African Leather, leaning on cardamom and saffron over a leather-oud-amber base. Community feedback calls it a close, better-value take, though it renders flatter and fades faster than the niche original.
Acquired

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Rivière EDP
No.659 African Leather Parfum

Notes

Shared Notes
Rose 42% vs 20%
Shared Notes
Leather 57% vs 40%
Only in No.659 African Leather
Amber 30% Oud 30%

Accords

Rivière No.659 African Leather
100%
Leather
80%
87%
Warm Spicy
50%
66%
Rose
Spicy
60%
57%
Earthy
56%
Animalic
55%
Woody
45%
52%
Metallic
52%
Aromatic
49%
Floral
Amber
30%
Leather shared
100%
80%
Warm Spicy shared
87%
50%
66%
60%
57%
56%
Woody shared
55%
45%
52%
52%
49%
30%

Performance

Rivière No.659 African Leather
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Moderate
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

Rivière

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

Its moderate projection and luxurious, clean leather-rose profile make it versatile for various settings, though it truly shines in more intimate or dressed-up situations. While some wear it to the office, its distinct character and warmth lean away from a purely casual or sporty vibe.

No.659 African Leather

Seasons

Also Works:
Spring Summer Autumn Winter

Occasions

Also Works:
Office Date Casual Formal Sport

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean leather, warm spicy, woody

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Rivière EDP
No.659 African Leather Parfum
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