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Riviera

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English Laundry Riviera is an Eau de Toilette. Riviera opens with Bergamot, Lemon, Lime, and Cedar, settles into a heart of Mandarin, Vetiver, Patchouli, and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Amyris, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood, and Oakmoss. English Laundry's Riviera carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

A solid, inoffensive freshie that delivers a clean, mass-appealing scent profile. While its performance might be divisive, for the price, it's a no-brainer for a grab-and-go option.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Modern
  • Subtle
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Riviera Eau de Toilette 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 spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with a clean and inoffensive scent profile, make it highly suitable for casual wear and the office. While versatile enough for some date and sport situations, it lacks the boldness for formal occasions.

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

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

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

Riviera opens with a vibrant, zesty burst of bergamot, lemon, and lime, quickly tempered by a subtle hint of cedar. As it evolves, a fresh blend of lavender and jasmine emerges, complemented by a soft, warm undertone of patchouli and vetiver. The dry down settles into a creamy, woody base of sandalwood and guaiac wood, grounded by a touch of earthy oakmoss, maintaining a clean and refined character throughout.

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