005 Riviera Absolue 

A rush of Mediterranean light captured in fragrance, 005 Riviera Absolue by Bon Parfumeur is a vibrant citrus-aromatic Extrait de Parfum inspired by the exhilarating freedom of driving along the Riviera with the sea stretching endlessly ahead. The fragrance opens with an electric burst of finger lime (caviar lime), Italian bergamot, and crisp tomato leaf, creating a sparkling combination of citrus brightness and unexpected green freshness. At the heart, Moroccan neroli meets the invigorating heat of ginger and cool, aromatic cardamom, giving the composition an elegant spicy energy. As it settles, Riviera Absolue becomes deeper and more sophisticated. Black tea, cypriol, olibanum, and ambroxan create a dry, mineral-woody trail that contrasts beautifully with the luminous citrus opening. Fresh yet substantial, it takes the familiar idea of a summer citrus fragrance and gives it remarkable texture, depth, and character. Created by perfumer Paul Guerlain, 005 Riviera Absolue launched in 2026 as a unisex fragrance. What It Smells Think freshly sliced finger lime over ice on a sun-drenched Mediterranean terrace. The first impression is intensely bright, tart and sparkling, but the tomato leaf immediately adds a crisp green edge that keeps the citrus from becoming conventionally sweet. Ginger and cardamom bring a cool-spicy sensation through the middle, while neroli adds just enough floral refinement. The drydown is where it becomes especially interesting: black tea and incense introduce a slightly smoky, aromatic depth, while cypriol and ambroxan leave a smooth, modern trail on the skin. The overall effect is citrusy, green, spicy, aromatic and sophisticated—a fresh fragrance with considerably more personality than a traditional citrus cologne. Fragrance Notes Top Notes: Finger Lime, Caviar Lime Accord, Italian Bergamot, Tomato Leaf Heart Notes: Moroccan Neroli, Ginger, Guatemalan Cardamom Base Notes: Black Tea, Cypriol, Olibanum, Frankincense, Ambroxan