Fragrance comparison

Blast From the Past vs Vivace

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 179 ratings analysed

Blast From the Past

The Dua Brand

4.336 votes

Rank #34,170 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Vivace

Sospiro Perfumes

3.68173 votes

Rank #10,120 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vivace takes 4 of 5 categories.

Blast From the Past
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear.
Vivace
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Blast From the Past1/5

Vivace4/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vivace
Sillage & projection: Vivace
Value for money: Blast From the Past
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Vivace
Fragranxe ranking: Vivace

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blast From the PastThe Dua Brand

VivaceSospiro Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 48%Had 7%Want 44%

3.68/ 5 · 173 votes

Have 42%Had 21%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

33%Love

35%Like

3%Ok

23%Dislike

5%Hate

173 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityVivace

SillageVivace

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value71

¤ Price value33

Category winnerBlast From the PastBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

citrus77%

leather69%

mossy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

musky84%

warm spicy77%

woody69%

amber61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic, amber and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

French labdanumCastoreumOakmossJasmineMyrrhRoseAmalfi LemonClary SagePatchouliCorianderBergamotThyme

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins

BasilClary SageOreganoAmalfi Lemon

Heart3-4 hrs

CarnationPatchouliGeraniumCinnamon

Base10-14+ hrs

MuskCastoreumAmberoak mossFrench labdanum

Category winnerVivaceLongest dry-down: 10-14+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer33

Fall83

Winter83

Day56

Night100

Spring71

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day53

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 35%Date 29%Party 20%Work 16%

Men47

Unisex44

Women9

Party 37%Date 28%Casual 19%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,170

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#10,120

PerfumerChris Maurice

Launched—

Reviews11

Category winnerVivaceHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Blast From the Past by The Dua Brand revives the brooding powerhouse style of 1980s masculine perfumery. It bursts open with an assertive blast of Amalfi lemon, zesty lime, and bergamot. That sharp citrus flash lasts about twenty minutes before giving way to a rugged aromatic heart of clary sage, basil, and herbal thy…

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Sospiro Perfumes Vivace is an assertive woody chypre that opens with a sharp burst of fresh oregano, crushed basil, and bright Amalfi lemon. The green, savory punch quickly softens as warm cinnamon, geranium, and spicy carnation emerge in the heart, lending a classical European character. As the hours tick on, the sce…

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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, Blast From the Past or Vivace?

Vivace takes 4 of 5 categories. Blast From the Past is rated 4.33/5 from 6 votes; Vivace is rated 3.68/5 from 173 votes. Choose Blast From the Past for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Vivace for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Blast From the Past or Vivace?

Vivace lasts longest (Vivace 86/100, Blast From the Past 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blast From the Past or Vivace?

Vivace projects furthest (Vivace 80/100, Blast From the Past 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blast From the Past and Vivace smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, amber and woody accords. Common notes include French labdanum, Castoreum, Amalfi Lemon and Clary Sage.

Is Blast From the Past or Vivace better for summer or winter?

Blast From the Past suits evening wear; Vivace suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blast From the Past and Vivace?

Blast From the Past features French labdanum, Castoreum, Oakmoss, Jasmine and Myrrh. Vivace has top notes of Basil, Clary Sage, Oregano and Amalfi Lemon, heart notes of Carnation, Patchouli, Geranium and Cinnamon, a base of Musk, Castoreum, Amber and oak moss.