Fragrance comparison

Brandie 1848 vs Vivo

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 114 ratings analysed

5 wins

Brandie 1848

In The Box

3.9627 votes

Rank #26,067 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Vivo

Cerruti

3.7187 votes

Rank #15,013 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Brandie 1848 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Brandie 1848
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Vivo
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Brandie 18485/7

Vivo2/7

Ratings & consensus: Brandie 1848
Community sentiment: Brandie 1848
Longevity: Brandie 1848
Sillage & projection: Vivo
Value for money: Brandie 1848
Versatility: Brandie 1848
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vivo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Brandie 1848In The Box

VivoCerruti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.96/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 51%Had 2%Want 47%

3.71/ 5 · 87 votes

Have 33%Had 5%Want 62%

Category winnerBrandie 1848Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

33%Like

15%Ok

4%Dislike

7%Hate

27 votes

29%Love

39%Like

15%Ok

9%Dislike

8%Hate

87 votes

Category winnerBrandie 1848Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityBrandie 1848

SillageVivo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value50

Category winnerBrandie 1848Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

fruity92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

fresh61%

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

fresh84%

musky77%

fruity69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both fruity, warm spicy and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CardamomBergamot

Heart

AppleVanillaCognacRumPineappleMoss

Base

CedarAmbroxan

Top15-30 mins

GingerAppleCardamomPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

RumSesameMarigold

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbroxanHaitian VetiverSaffron

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Apple, Rum and Ambroxan. Durations are only published for Vivo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring71

Summer29

Fall94

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Spring86

Summer35

Fall100

Winter72

Day100

Night53

Category winnerBrandie 1848Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men61

Unisex39

Women0

Men74

Unisex17

Women9

Casual 38%Work 28%Date 19%Party 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,067

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#15,013

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews29

Category winnerVivoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Brandie 1848 opens with crisp apple, cardamom and bergamot, then settles into a sweeter fruity boozy core with pineapple, vanilla, cognac and rum. The woody base keeps it polished rather than loud. It reads smooth, slightly plush and evening friendly, with a moderate trail and usually solid wear. If you like fruity wo…

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Vivo by Cerruti opens with a bright flash of crisp green apple and grated ginger. The spicy punch hits immediately. Pink pepper and crushed cardamom give the initial alcohol lift a sharp, invigorating crackle that quickly transitions into something much warmer. Within twenty minutes, a distinct sweet rum and toasted s…

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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, Brandie 1848 or Vivo?

Brandie 1848 takes 5 of 7 categories. Brandie 1848 is rated 3.96/5 from 27 votes; Vivo is rated 3.71/5 from 87 votes. Choose Brandie 1848 for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Vivo for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Brandie 1848 or Vivo?

Brandie 1848 lasts longest (Brandie 1848 63/100, Vivo 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Brandie 1848 or Vivo?

Vivo projects furthest (Vivo 51/100, Brandie 1848 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Brandie 1848 and Vivo smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, warm spicy and fresh accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Apple, Rum and Ambroxan.

Is Brandie 1848 or Vivo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vivo is the stronger pick. For winter, Brandie 1848 is the stronger pick. Brandie 1848 suits evening wear; Vivo suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Brandie 1848 and Vivo?

Brandie 1848 has top notes of Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Apple, Vanilla, Cognac and Rum, a base of Cedar and Ambroxan. Vivo has top notes of Ginger, Apple, Cardamom and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rum, Sesame and Marigold, a base of Ambroxan, Haitian Vetiver and Saffron.