CITRUS RIVIERA

Citrus Riviera by BDK Parfums is a citrus, green and aquatic eau de parfum created by perfumer Ralf Schwieger and launched in 2025. A bright, sparkling unisex composition designed for a summer day with friends on the French Riviera.

The Fragrance

Citrus Riviera is born from a garden perched above Antibes, floating between sky and sea. BDK Parfums captures the festive, languid atmosphere of the French Riviera: the pier of the Hotel Cap d'Antibes, the maze of Villa Maeght, Picasso's studio in Vallauris. It belongs to the brand's Azur collection.

How It Evolves on Skin

Citrus Riviera opens with Italian lemon and Italian mandarin essential oils, radiantly bright, animated by Moroccan neroli which adds a soapy floral edge, while a fig accord brings in a green, slightly milky note. The heart lights up with Moroccan orange blossom absolute and jasmine, cooled by eucalyptus essence, while Strawberry Neo Jungle Essence and immortelle absolute bring a softly honeyed sweetness that never tips into syrupy territory. The base settles into a clean white musk, Indonesian patchouli, Haitian vetiver and tonka bean absolute, with a discreet, whispered touch.

Who We Recommend Citrus Riviera To

We recommend Citrus Riviera to those who love citrus and aquatic fragrances, fresh and bright, perfect for summer and for anyone looking for a light unisex scent to wear during the day. It's the ideal choice for those who prefer a discreet, elegant signature over a heavy trail.

Fragrance Characteristics

Our Opinion

Citrus Riviera won us over with its immediacy: it's a fragrance that instantly delivers the feeling of a sunny day on the French Riviera, without any heaviness. It doesn't aim to impress with sheer power, but with the elegance of a citrus scent that manages to feel refined even in its apparent simplicity.

Similar Fragrances

• Artik Sea by Lorenzo Pazzaglia shares with Citrus Riviera mandarin and orange blossom in the opening, jasmine and fig in the heart, for an even more aquatic, saline soul.
• Oceanoir by Coreterno revisits the citrus opening of orange and bergamot and vetiver and musk in the base, in a more marine, resinous version.
• Pacific Rock Flower by Goldfield & Banks shares with Citrus Riviera lemon and eucalyptus in the opening, in a more floral, salty version inspired by the Australian coast.

FAQ

What inspired the name "Citrus Riviera"?
The name evokes the French Riviera, the Côte d'Azur and its luminous days between Antibes and Vallauris, a land that inspired artists such as Picasso.

What sets Citrus Riviera apart from a more classic citrus fragrance?
Citrus Riviera isn't a one-note citrus: its initial freshness is paired with a floral heart and a woody-musky base that give it depth, while staying bright and never heavy. It's this quiet complexity that sets it apart from a simple citrus cologne.

Which collection does Citrus Riviera belong to?
Citrus Riviera belongs to BDK Parfums' Azur collection, the chapter the house dedicates to the French Riviera and its luminous atmosphere: a true olfactory portrait of a summer day among the sea, the gardens and the art.

Product Information

Brand

BDK Parfums

Name

Citrus Riviera

Concentration

Eau de Parfum

Size

100 ml

Olfactory family

Citrus Aquatic Fresh

Launch Year

2025

Made in

France