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RiRi

2015Men

vanilla up front, then fruity, settling into sweet.

RiRi by Rihanna is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women. RiRi was launched in 2015. The nose behind this fragrance is Steve DeMercado. Top notes are Passionfruit, Rum, Mandarin Orange and Cassis; middle notes are Honeysuckle, Pink Freesia, Jasmine and Orange Blossom; base notes are Vanila, Musk, Siam Benzoin and…

vanilla fruity sweet tropical

Nose: Steve DeMercado

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Wear Ledger

Opening · mid · drydown

Opening· 0–30m
Passionfruit, Rum, Mandarin Orange, Cassis
Heart· 2–4h
Honeysuckle, Pink Freesia, Jasmine, Orange Blossom
Drydown· 6h+
Vanila, Musk, Siam Benzoin, Sandalwood

Olfactory readout

Accord mix

100%

86%

81%

62%

58%

55%

Wear intel

Community data

LongevityModerate

ReachClose

Spring32%Summer32%Fall19%Winter17%Day73%Night27%Wears female86%

Skin chemistry varies. Sample before you blind-buy.

Wardrobe slot fits

Where it belongs

Best woody perfumes for men — Woody drydown anchors fall and evening slots.
Best vanilla under $50 — Sweet accords need price-tier picks with honest drydown notes.
Best office perfumes for men — Close projection reads desk-safe at two sprays.
Best perfumes for beginners — More Rihanna picks for labeled wardrobe slots.

Before you buy

Wear-tested answers

What does RiRi smell like?

vanilla up front, then fruity, settling into sweet. Dominant accords: vanilla, fruity, sweet.

What notes are in RiRi?

Top: Passionfruit, Rum, Mandarin Orange, Cassis. Heart: Honeysuckle, Pink Freesia, Jasmine, Orange Blossom. Base: Vanila, Musk, Siam Benzoin, Sandalwood.

How long does RiRi last?

Wearers tag this as moderate. Expect 4–6 hours for most people. Heavier application can stretch that.

Is RiRi loud?

Close reach on skin. Arm's-length projection. Fine at work with a light hand.

What season is RiRi best for?

Spring is the top pick (32%). Summer is second at 32%. Try it on skin in the season you're unsure about before a full bottle.

Day or night for RiRi?

Day wear leads at 73%. Night is a secondary pick at 27%.

Is RiRi for men or women?

Catalog lists it for men. On skin, 86% read it as female. Sample first if you're buying blind for someone else.

Who made RiRi?

Composed by Steve DeMercado. Released in 2015.