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Rivière Eau de Parfum bottle Rivière EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
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2016 Year -
££££ Price Tier £
Necklace Of Gems Eau de Parfum bottle Necklace Of Gems EDP

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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.
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Our Verdict - Necklace Of Gems EDP
Perfume Parlour's affordable interpretation of Thameen - Riviere - a warm spicy fragrance led by Saffron, Black Pepper, with floral depth. Expect a softer, closer-to-skin take on the original - the signature intact, the projection gentler.
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Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
Rivière EDP
Necklace Of Gems EDP

Notes

Shared Notes
Saffron 54% vs 53%
Pepper 45% vs 46%
Shared Notes
Rose 42% vs 33%
Sage 31% vs 28%
Carnation 26% vs 38%
Shared Notes
Leather 57% vs 100%

Accords

Rivière Necklace Of Gems
100%
Leather
54%
87%
Warm Spicy
90%
49%
Floral
78%
66%
Rose
52%
Aromatic
66%
57%
Earthy
56%
Animalic
55%
Woody
52%
Metallic
Leather shared
100%
54%
Warm Spicy shared
87%
90%
Floral shared
49%
78%
66%
Aromatic shared
52%
66%
57%
56%
55%
52%

Performance

Rivière Necklace Of Gems
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Short (2-4h)
Moderate
Projection
Intimate
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.

Necklace Of Gems

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

Reach for it across autumn and winter, where the warm spicy signature sits most naturally; outside those months its softer projection thins out faster.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Office Casual

This one suits evening and daily settings; the easy, cosy character keeps it versatile for formal rotation too.

Similarity Breakdown

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

Overall scent match
91%
Key Similarities

Both lean leather, warm spicy, aromatic

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

Rivière EDP
Necklace Of Gems EDP
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