Citrus Riviera
“Citrus Riviera by BDK Parfums is a fragrance for women and men”
The Quick Read
Respected, if divisive — a citrus, white floral composition with a green undertone. Reads genuinely unisex on skin.
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Launched in 2020 by BDK Parfums, Citrus Riviera is a fragrance that captures the essence of the Mediterranean coast. Created by perfumer Ralf Schwieger, it opens with Italian lemon and mandarin, evoking the sun-kissed groves of the Riviera. The heart notes of neroli, fig, and green accord add depth and freshness, while watery notes and eucalyptus create a sense of coastal breezes. The base notes of haitian vetiver, white musk, and tonka bean provide warmth and earthiness, grounding the composition in a comforting embrace.
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How It Wears
Application Tips
Citrus Riviera's fresh top notes are vibrant but fleeting. For optimal wear, apply it to pulse points and let it develop over an hour before heading out. It pairs well with light layers like cotton shirts or lightweight jackets.
Ralf Schwieger
Founding perfumer · 32 fragrances
Ralf Schwieger once took part in a perfume contest that Frédéric Malle had staged for young perfumers. Frédéric sampled their perfumes one by one, blindfolded, until he reached Ralph’s sketch of what was to become Lipstick Rose, and Ralf was chosen to join Editions de Parfums. Having spent his childhood in Germany exploring forests and absorbing all of their unusual smells, Ralf is prone to creating perfumes with unexpected personalities. He describes his attitude to perfume making as a game in two parts, whose first is intellectual or conceptual, and whose second is a lengthier one of sensory research. His perfumes, as a result, are both cerebral and intuitive.
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The story behind the bottle.
The moment you step off the boat onto a sunlit dock, where salty air mingles with the scent of citrus groves and green foliage.
Fig. 01 — Citrus Riviera, BDK Parfums
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