Fragrance comparison

APSU vs Vivre

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 24 Oct 2026 464 ratings analysed

APSU

Ulrich Lang

3.93175 votes

Rank #9,786 GreenAquatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

14%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Vivre

Molyneux · 2017

4.42289 votes

Rank #2,891 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vivre takes 6 of 7 categories.

APSU
Choose it for a green and aquatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vivre
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

APSU1/7

Vivre6/7

Ratings & consensus: Vivre
Community sentiment: Vivre
Longevity: Vivre
Sillage & projection: Vivre
Value for money: Vivre
Versatility: APSU
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vivre

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

APSUUlrich Lang

VivreMolyneux

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 175 votes

Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%

4.42/ 5 · 289 votes

Have 38%Had 31%Want 31%

Category winnerVivreRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

38%Like

13%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

175 votes

56%Love

37%Like

1%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

289 votes

Category winnerVivreMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityVivre

SillageVivre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value56

Category winnerVivreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

aquatic86%

ozonic72%

floral58%

fresh44%

musky30%

woody84%

aromatic46%

amber38%

floral30%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

Green LeavesViolet LeafCorianderBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

Water LilyWhite TeaJasmineIrisPink Pepper

Base4-6 hrs

White MuskCedarOlibanumAmber

Top

AldehydesCorianderGreen LeavesBergamot

Heart

HiacynthJasmineIrisLily-of-the-ValleyOrange BlossomRoseYlang-Ylang

Base

OakmossMyrrhSandalwoodVetiverLeatherTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesGreen Leaves, Coriander, Bergamot and Jasmine. Durations are only published for APSU, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer80

Fall0

Winter11

Day100

Night18

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter84

Day60

Night100

Category winnerAPSUMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex76

Women13

Casual 42%Work 38%Date 14%Party 6%

Men0

Unisex36

Women64

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,786

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews30

Overall rank#2,891

PerfumerMax Gavarry

Launched2017

Reviews27

Category winnerVivreHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ulrich Lang APSU smells like snapping fresh ivy leaves over a cold garden pond. You get a sharp rush of crushed green stems and chilled bergamot the second you spray it. It is hyper-realistic. Within ten minutes, the crisp herbal edge softens into soaked water lily, delicate white tea, and crushed violet leaf. A sheer…

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Vivre by Molyneux is an easygoing, sweet fragrance that centers on dark plum, juicy peach, and creamy sandalwood. It greets you right away with the scent of simmering dark fruit compote, blending tart black currant and ripe nectar with a clean touch of rose petals and jasmine. As the sweetness settles down, a cozy bas…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, APSU or Vivre?

Vivre takes 6 of 7 categories. APSU is rated 3.93/5 from 175 votes; Vivre is rated 4.42/5 from 289 votes. Choose APSU for a green and aquatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vivre for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, APSU or Vivre?

Vivre lasts longest (Vivre 75/100, APSU 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, APSU or Vivre?

Vivre projects furthest (Vivre 71/100, APSU 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do APSU and Vivre smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Green Leaves, Coriander, Bergamot and Jasmine.

Is APSU or Vivre better for summer or winter?

For summer, APSU is the stronger pick. For winter, Vivre is the stronger pick. APSU suits daytime wear; Vivre suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in APSU and Vivre?

APSU has top notes of Green Leaves, Violet Leaf, Coriander and Bergamot, heart notes of Water Lily, White Tea, Jasmine and Iris, a base of White Musk, Cedar, Olibanum and Amber. Vivre has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Green Leaves and Bergamot, heart notes of Hiacynth, Jasmine, Iris and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Oakmoss, Myrrh, Sandalwood and Vetiver.