Fragrances inspired by Rivière Eau de Parfum

The original Rivière Thameen

The two side by side

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Our verdict

Editor reviewed

What they share

Every one of its 7 notes is in the original, including Pepper, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Leather

The main difference

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

What they share

Every one of its 6 notes is in the original, including Pepper, Leather, Rose

The main difference

Without cypriol oil or nagarmotha

What they share

Every one of its 7 notes is in the original, including Pepper, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Leather

The main difference

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

What they share

Every one of its 7 notes is in the original, including Pepper, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Leather

The main difference

Near-identical note list, differs in proportion

What they share

Shares 3 of its 8 notes, including Leather, Rose, Saffron

The main difference

Adds amber and bergamot, drops carnation and cypriol oil or nagarmotha

What they share

Shares 3 of its 10 notes, including Leather, Rose, Saffron

The main difference

Adds amber and cardamom, drops carnation and cypriol oil or nagarmotha

What they share

Shares 4 of its 7 notes, including Leather, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Rose

The main difference

Adds carnation and pepper, drops amber and bergamot

What they share

Shares 3 of its 9 notes, including Leather, Rose, Saffron

The main difference

Adds cardamom and cedar, drops carnation and cypriol oil or nagarmotha

Scent profile

Rivière EDP the original Thameen Rivière Oil inspired by

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How we judge a match

We score each pairing on the two fragrance profiles: shared accords, overlapping notes, longevity and projection, and the occasions each suits. A good inspired-by scent captures the original's character rather than copying it molecule for molecule.

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