40 community ratings

005 Riviera Absolue

2026UnisexModern

Votes lean masculine

7.2/ 10

Community score
40 ratings

Bon Parfumeur 005 Riviera Absolue is a fresh, green unisex scent led by citrus and aquatic accents, leaning towards warm-weather, easygoing wear.

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How does it perform?

From 34 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.2 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.1 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.0 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.9 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

73% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Finger lime

Italian bergamot Tomato leaf

Heart notesfirst few hours

Guatemala cardamom Madagascan ginger Moroccan neroli

Ivory Coast ginger

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Black tea Ambroxan Nagarmotha

East African frankincense resin

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Aquatic
Green
Fruity
Sweet
Synthetic
Spicy

What does 005 Riviera Absolue smell like?

It opens with finger lime, Italian bergamot and tomato leaf, a citrus freshness with a green edge. The heart brings Guatemala cardamom, ginger and Moroccan neroli, adding a spicy warmth. In the base, black tea, ambroxan and nagarmotha dry it down calmly, while the sweet and fruity accords stay in the background.

Most voters suggest summer and spring, and leisure, daily wear and business are the most chosen occasions. Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Voters lean slightly masculine, with modern close behind, though it reads as unisex. Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue pour Homme Forever and Lattafa Pride Art of Arabia I have a close profile.