Fragrance comparison

Christopher Shannon vs Viva La Vita Limited Edition

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 37 ratings analysed

3 wins

Christopher Shannon

Verduu

3.8635 votes

Rank #35,350 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Viva La Vita Limited Edition

Avon

3.002 votes

Rank #63,724 RoseCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Christopher Shannon takes 3 of 4 categories.

Christopher Shannon
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Viva La Vita Limited Edition
Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Christopher Shannon3/4

Viva La Vita Limited Edition1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Christopher Shannon
Sillage & projection: Christopher Shannon
Value for money: Viva La Vita Limited Edition
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Christopher Shannon

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Christopher ShannonVerduu

Viva La Vita Limited EditionAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 54%Had 18%Want 28%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 60%Want 40%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

43%Like

14%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

35 votes

0%Love

0%Like

100%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity30

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityChristopher Shannon

SillageChristopher Shannon

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value100

Category winnerViva La Vita Limited EditionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

floral77%

musky69%

aromatic61%

rose100%

citrus92%

yellow floral84%

powdery77%

floral69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, floral and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GingerMandarin OrangeLavenderTurmericCumin

Heart2-4 hrs

Orange BlossomRose OilMagnoliaMimosa

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskVetiverOakCashmere WoodSandalwoodAmber

Top

Pink GrapefruitAppleMandarin Orange

Heart

MimosaRoseGardeniaMagnolia

Base

Cashmere WoodSandalwoodVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Magnolia, Mimosa and Musk. Durations are only published for Christopher Shannon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer77

Fall38

Winter23

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men44

Unisex50

Women6

Casual 41%Work 35%Date 15%Party 9%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#35,350

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#63,724

PerfumerHarry Fremont

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerChristopher ShannonHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Christopher Shannon by Verduu is a brisk, unconventional scent that wakes up your senses right away. The opening delivers a vibrant flash of tart mandarin orange and grated ginger, supported by an earthy kick of turmeric and aromatic cumin. It is dry, crisp, and slightly prickly. Within fifteen minutes, the initial bi…

Reviews →

Viva La Vita Limited Edition by Avon is a floral fruity scent for women that brings together bright citrus and soft florals. It opens with a lively burst of pink grapefruit and crisp apple, leading into a heart of mimosa and rose. On the skin, it settles into a comfortable base of cashmere wood and sandalwood, making …

Reviews →

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, Christopher Shannon or Viva La Vita Limited Edition?

Christopher Shannon takes 3 of 4 categories. Christopher Shannon is rated 3.86/5 from 35 votes; Viva La Vita Limited Edition is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Christopher Shannon for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Viva La Vita Limited Edition for a rose and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Christopher Shannon or Viva La Vita Limited Edition?

Christopher Shannon lasts longest (Christopher Shannon 71/100, Viva La Vita Limited Edition 30/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Christopher Shannon or Viva La Vita Limited Edition?

Christopher Shannon projects furthest (Christopher Shannon 66/100, Viva La Vita Limited Edition 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Christopher Shannon and Viva La Vita Limited Edition smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Magnolia, Mimosa and Musk.

Is Christopher Shannon or Viva La Vita Limited Edition better for summer or winter?

Christopher Shannon suits daytime wear; Viva La Vita Limited Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Christopher Shannon and Viva La Vita Limited Edition?

Christopher Shannon has top notes of Ginger, Mandarin Orange, Lavender and Turmeric, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Rose Oil, Magnolia and Mimosa, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Oak and Cashmere Wood. Viva La Vita Limited Edition has top notes of Pink Grapefruit, Apple and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Mimosa, Rose, Gardenia and Magnolia, a base of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Musk.