French Riviera
| Edp | Concentration | Edp |
| U | Gender | U |
| 2022 | Year | 2016 |
| ££ | Price Tier | £ |
La Viola Homme
ScentArt
Which Should You Buy?
This one's a proper lightning rod. For some, it's a bottled holiday, all sunkissed skin and salty air. For others, it's just a glorified sunscreen, a synthetic mess that misses the mark. It's a 'love it or leave it' affair, no two ways about it.
A clean, fruity marine that punches above its weight. It's a fresh, uplifting blast perfect for summer, albeit with a softer, rather unisex jasmine touch that makes it surprisingly gentle. Definitely a crowd-pleaser.
Scent Profile
| Citrus | 19% | 21% |
| Floral | 10% | 13% |
| Fruity | 4% | 4% |
| Green | 4% | 5% |
| Sweet | 14% | 17% |
| Warm | 13% | 8% |
| Woody | 11% | 10% |
| Earthy | 10% | 21% |
| Animalic | 11% | 5% |
| Fresh | 33% | 33% |
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Performance
Season and Occasion Fit
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in summer and spring.
Occasions
Its fresh, energetic summer vibes make it a cracking choice for casual outings and sport, especially in warm weather. While some find it too casual or 'sunscreen-like' for formal settings, its longevity and marine-floral character fit nicely for daytime dates. It's a bit too bold for a typical office environment.
Seasons
A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.
Occasions
Its fresh, clean aquatic and citrus accords make it highly suitable as a casual everyday scent and for sports. While it's not overpowering, the strong freshness and lack of overt formality means it's less ideal for formal events, but still pleasant enough for an office environment or an informal date.
Similarity Breakdown
Both share Citrus, Marine, Aromatic accords and Sea Water, Amber notes
Subtle differences in overall composition
Where to buy
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