Atelier Des Ors 2019 EDP

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Riviera Drive

by Marie Salamagne

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Atelier Des Ors Riviera Drive is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2019, created by Marie Salamagne. Riviera Drive opens with Lemon, Rosemary, and Marjoram, settles into a heart of Absinth, Cedar, and Patchouli, and dries down to a base of Musk and Cashmeran. Atelier Des Ors's Riviera Drive carries a Favourite verdict, a musk-led wear.

This is a brilliantly fresh citrus aromatic, perfect for those long, hot summer days. The main gripe is the performance, with many feeling it doesn't justify the price tag. If you can overlook that, it's a classy, refreshing experience.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Confident
  • Masculine
  • Cozy
Riviera Drive Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office Date

Its fresh, aromatic nature makes it fantastic for casual wear, especially in warm weather. While it's generally well-received and not overpowering, its moderate projection keeps it from being a top pick for formal events, and the concern about longevity might mean reapplication for a full day at the office.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Citral Geranial from Lemon

Other declarable allergens

  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Imagine a sun-drenched herbal garden, where vibrant lemon zest dances with the herbaceous notes of rosemary and marjoram. This invigorating opening then settles into a woody heart, with dry cedar and earthy patchouli, underpinned by a unique, slightly bitter absinthe kick. A soft musk and creamy cashmeran provide a smooth, comforting base.

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Where to buy

Prices for the United Kingdom · · checked 30 September


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