BDK Parfums 2020 EDP

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Citrus Riviera

by Ralf Schwieger

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BDK Parfums Citrus Riviera is an Eau de Parfum launched in 2020, created by Ralf Schwieger. Citrus Riviera opens with Lemon, Mandarin, Neroli, and Fig, settles into a heart of Immortelle, Green Notes, Orange Blossom, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Musk, Vetiver, Patchouli, and Tonka Bean. BDK Parfums's Citrus Riviera carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This is a seriously polarising citrus blast - you'll either love its sharp, realistic lemon and greenery, or find it smells like toilet cleaner or an offensive celery stalk. Expect a bold, fresh, and distinctly masculine-leaning experience, but don't hold your breath for beastly longevity.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Energetic
  • Clean
  • Modern
  • Bold
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Citrus Riviera 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

Its fresh, clean, and energetic profile makes it perfect for casual and sport settings, though some find it a bit too assertive for close-quarters office wear. While projection is noted to be decent initially, many report relatively short longevity, limiting its formal and date night potential.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Neroli
  • Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf/Twig Oil from Eucalyptus
  • Neroli Citrus Aurantium Amara Flower Oil from Neroli
  • 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

Citrus Riviera opens with an invigorating burst of realistic lemon and mandarin, brightened by neroli and a touch of fig. Soon, a complex green and aquatic heart emerges, featuring eucalyptus, jasmine, and an unusual rainwater accord. The drydown settles into a subtly aromatic blend of vetiver, patchouli, and musk, with just a hint of sweet tonka bean providing depth.

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