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Rassia – :
Why are these all $14.99 at TJMAX/Marshals? What is the reason behind the the low price? I’m not justifying the price one way or another but would love to know the thought process behind it?
kot13201 – :
English Laundry Riviera is my third from this house and it doesn’t disappoint at all. I might actually go so far as to say it is my favorite from the house and if I were to replenish any of the three, this would be it due to its uniqueness.
I found Riviera in a TJ Maxx and to date is only the second I have bought from there since my local TJ Maxx’s aren’t that good with selection if not, pricing. Riviera was the cheapest English Laundry find I found at $15 for 100 ml while my signature was a $27 for 100 MP and Oxford Bleu is a decant.
Riviera’s scent is basically Chanel Allure Homme Sport but with some YSL L’Homme spice to it and Chanel Allure Homme Sport Eau Extreme sweetness. It is a little bit unique and not a total clone which is what this house is mostly known for. Riviera opens woody but has some strong citrus in it with the lemon turning to mandarin orange. The wood is supported by the nutmeg and pepper mid. The base has some Tonka and more woody. This scent is very creamy and nearly aquatic.
Performance is nice. An hour to hour and a half of moderate projection and about 4/5 hours of being a lingering skin scent. From what I hear of Allure Homme Sport, it is about the same but nearly five times the price for the same sized bottle. Can’t go wrong with that.
Wearability may be a problem though. It is very much a summer spicy scent. You can wear it outside in spring and even fall. It can be worn in the office all year and casually, but it is only OK for dates (especially if your date knows frags) and it isn’t an active scent to me due to the spice and sweetness in the base. Don t wear this dressed up.
Overall I give English Laundry Riviera a 8.4 out of 10. I love it, but it isn’t a skeleton key all time all occasion scent.
NewBodya_72 – :
I saw this at TJ Max for $15, so I watched some YouTube videos reviewing this (there aren’t many). From some reviews was expecting a Versace Pour Homme, Chanel Allure Homme Sport vibe. I was hoping this was not going to be redundant.
My first whiff of this was a surprise, at not at all what I had anticipated. At the same time it was both different but somehow familiar to fragrances I have smelled. It dawned on me that this is much closer to Yves Saint Laurent L’homme than VPH of CAHS. It’s not a clone of L’homme but definitely similar.
I don’t get the Sauvage, Dylan Blue reference another reviewer posted at all; there is no ambroxin in this what so ever.
This projects an arms length for about 1.5 hours, not great but acceptable. It’s longevity is average, about 6-7 hours. I can smell the quality of the ingredients though. It’s nice. Not the best scent I own, but well worth $15. This can work for spring, summer, and fall.
Scent: 8.5/10
Longevity: 6/10
Projection: 5/10
Versatility: 7.5/10
Value: 8.5/10
Overall: 7.5/10
daina-juli – :
To my nose this smells more like Yves Saint Laurent-Y more than anything listed.Especially, in the opening. I do get the comparisons with AHS and VPH simply because of how fresh this fragrance is, but that’s where it ends. Y definitely copied English Laundry- Riviera imo.
Andrey1975 – :
Very good blind TJMAX ($14.99) buy.
Just a little too generic smelling.. Still very geood scent
Bob_OH – :
For me this is like a deeper and woodier YSL L’Homme. At first sniff this smells very mainstream, and generic, but there is more going on with this one than something like Sauvage or the other clones in that ballpark. The woods make this a scent that you can take a little bit more serious. Overall though I wouldn’t get super stoked about this one. It’s clearly just following a trend.
Performance is quite good. This is a safe summer buy. If you like L’Homme but don’t like it’s lake of performance, try picking up this one.
I sold most of my collection and am looking for a new summer scent. For now this will have to do.
Serj060580 – :
Not what I expected, and I’m glad!
I’ve bought all of my English Laundry scents as blind buys because I’ve been fortunate to find them at Ross and TJ Maxx (and eBay) for absolute steals. My first were Notting Hill and Signature for Him (both outstanding) and then found Signature for her for my wife (amazing). So, with Riviera, I thought if the other three were so good, this one must be as well. I was expecting a very aquatic scent given the name and description, but what was hoping it wouldn’t be anything like Polo sport or Cool Water–not that those are bad, but just have that almost grape bubble gum smell that I can’t shake.
So, I am pleasantly surprised! Riviera starts with all the freshness of a citrus/cedar aromatic, but dries down to a very smooth, almost leather-like woodsy musk that is slightly powdery (don’t think talc, though) and still light enough for Spring and Summer. Could wear this one year-round, though. Not generic at all to me—very unique but subtle. PERFECT balance—nothing stands out too much.
My one and ONLY gripe with English Laundry scents is their longevity and projection. To be fair, I think their EDP are more like EDT and their EDT are more like EDC, so just one step down in strength from what they’re labeled. But for me, that’s not an issue, since I don’t like filling a room with my fragrance.
If you can find this or ANY English Laundry scent for under $25 on eBay or in a TJ Maxx, Ross, Burlington or Marshalls, GET IT!
maks.klon – :
A very pleasant smelling summer fragrance. I like the woody counterpoint to the citrus in the initial blast and the combination of scents in the drydown…oakmoss, sandlewood, etc.. Office worthy year round. really comes into its own during the warmer months. great longevity.
ugevqqtyxi – :
I get a little bit of La Nuit De L’Homme for the first 20 minutes; probably from the spices and brighter aspects of the citrus creating a cardamom-y illusion. Other than that I get a very fresh, tangy citrus blend on top of mowed grass. Reminds me quite a bit of Sauvage EDP, kind of a candied lemon vibe. Hmmm. No detectable ambroxan though
Gonna need to think this one through, it’s sort of a mess but also very pleasant. My brain is still trying to make sense of all the notes. Right now it’s a solid “like” for me. I’m just on the cusp of loving it. What’s confusing is the heart; I get a bit of Jergens lotion under the aquatic citrus scent.Slightly creamy/oily and just a bit smoky/medicinal. Florals+sandal+guaiac perhaps?
**edit** at the far edges of the drydown, I get jasmine and woody notes+vetiver. Interestingly, this final phase reminds me of a very toned down Mugler Alien.
Antawn – :
I love the English Laundry clothing line, so I’d decided to try out some of their fragrances and heard a lot about Oxford Bleu and Tahitian Waters.
This one starts off with a fresh blast of citrus. The acidic scent is pleasing and it quickly dries down into the sweeter, woody scent while keeping its freshness. This fragrance certainly projects and the longevity is up there with some of the longer lasting EDT’s.
If you want to be a different kind of fresh-smelling and stand out, give this one a shot! It’s got the power and projection to get you noticed in a social setting. 7/10 for me! Cheers!
Petaslurtulty – :
In a world of Sauvage and Invictus, I don’t know why this isn’t more popular.
This is a more clear or ozonic take on a classic aquatic scent. It gives the feel of water or walking through mist.
It last 6 hours on me, but I feel it still there for some odd reason. Projection is fair.
A perfect rainy day fragrance or a aquatic that is casual or business appropriate. Give it some time and it will grow on you.
At discount prices, this is a real winner.
bodnarkk – :
Tried this and don’t like it. Has some sort of “herb” smell that I’m not digging
I had some people prefer this one over arrogant but if I don’t like it I won’t be purchasing.
I get it every nose is different but I don’t see this being close to coach for men. That one smells really good but I think performance is just average
pc-20a – :
Another really good underrated release from English Laundry..This is their version of the Sauvage, dylan blue, ambroxan scents. Sure, it isnt anything super unique or special, but it is very nice. The performance is very good.. To the person below that sprayed each arm 11 times at 7am and couldn’t smell it on themselves at 11am, thats because you probably choked yourself to death and everyone around you. I hope you got the necessary medical assistance and were revived to continue your frighteningly aggressive fragrance journey.
gendos31 – :
I have just get this Fragrance today and it is a nice summer Fragrance with a citrus, aromatic and hidden touch of woody notes very will blended with high quality
it is a safe choice with above average rating 4 out of 5
Hoxattela – :
Horribly generic. Its actually Oxford Blue without the vanilla by the same house.
Bergamot/orange and light spices and light aquatic accord give way to poor performance and longevity.
I sold it after 1 use.
beyondthegrave13 – :
$10.99 pick up for 1.7oz , also got 20 ml from gift set i found with 3 other for $5.00…great bang for my buck!!!
LeЖkA – :
Scent 6/10
Weak juice,I sprayed my arms 11 times each,at 7am it 11:18am i can’t smell nothing! Riviera doesn’t work for me.
bda65 – :
Very nice inoffensive scent. Lasted all day in the winter even though it’s more a summer scent. Picked a 1.7oz at Burlington Coat factory for $5.99. Best value purchase ever. Reminds me of Acqua Essenziale Colonia.
Unjutslutty – :
Not bad, reminds me of Chrome united like others mentioned. I sort of get a hint of La Nuit de L’homme as well. It’s not bad stuff, its toned down and very wearable for all seasons. A little underwhelming, but it’s decent juice overall. I wouldn’t buy it personally.
Meriswen21 – :
It is like Azzaro Chrome United, with the ‘rotten’ component underneath replaced with a more mild and flowery tone. This perfume is rather dense, and does not smell that nice on dry skin. You can verify that by applying on your wrist and then washing it gently after dry down. It reacts very well with water. It is a summer fragrance, and would be good for gym too.
nemozol.sark – :
This is my husband’s favorite of teh English Laundry scents so far, though it’s not my favorite. It’s a pleasant fresh men’s smell and doesn’t offend, I just like Arrogant better.
ffedw – :
Very good scent. One that can be worn spring summer with good longevity. This one fly well under radar.
Prateaffews – :
On me the fresh, crisp top notes and the smooth almost gourmand bottom notes never blended, so what I got was a jarring clash of moods in one scent. It never really melded into one fragrance, more like I was wearing a deep vanilla oriental and a fresh, woody aquatic over each other.
viktor676 – :
Pleasantly surprised with this one. Has kind of a fresh-spicy-woody-powdery thing going on. I would say that I find it somewhere in the neighborhood of Versace Pour Homme and Allure Homme Sport Extreme. Limited experience thus far, but I was impressed with the longevity of my first wearing.
Ilfat186 – :
Surprised nobody has been here yet…Well, guess I’ll be the first!
So I just got a waft of this yesterday and I was rattled by the freshness of the top notes. The citruses really hit the nose, and with a touch of woodiness, it really completes a good first impression. As I’m smelling the card now the fragrance has transitioned to a woody-spicy kind of smell. Quite pleasing, but really nothing astounding at this point. Not sure if I’d be adding this to my collection, but it’s worth a try.