Fragrance comparison

Fabulous vs Vivid

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 260 ratings analysed

Fabulous

Mark Des Vince

4.1811 votes

Rank #33,234 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Vivid

Liz Claiborne

4.08249 votes

Rank #3,941 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vivid takes 4 of 5 categories.

Fabulous
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vivid
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Fabulous1/5

Vivid4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

FabulousMark Des Vince

VividLiz Claiborne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.18/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 30%Had 22%Want 48%

4.08/ 5 · 249 votes

Have 41%Had 36%Want 22%

Category winnerVividRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

55%Love

27%Like

9%Ok

0%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

38%Love

45%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

249 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityVivid

SillageVivid

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price value66

Category winnerFabulousBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

musky83%

fruity65%

floral48%

animalic30%

floral100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

violet69%

rose61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both white floral and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

HoneysuckleTangerineRose

Heart2 to 4 hours

JasmineWhite FlowersTiare FlowerPeony

Base3 to 5 hours

VelvetWoody NotesMusk

Top

FreesiaTangerineVioletEgyptian SageBergamot

Heart

JasmineTiare FlowerIrisBulgarian RosePeonyLily

Base

MuskSandalwoodVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Rose, Jasmine and Tiare Flower. Durations are only published for Fabulous, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer86

Fall71

Winter57

Day100

Night63

Spring100

Summer77

Fall95

Winter56

Day100

Night59

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#33,234

PerfumerFaizal C.P

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#3,941

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews51

Category winnerVividHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Fabulous by Mark Des Vince is a bright, feminine floral perfume built around lush white floral blossoms and soft woods. The scent opens with a lively blend of sweet honeysuckle, juicy tangerine, and fresh rose petals. As the initial citrus sparkle softens, the fragrance reveals a rich bouquet of jasmine, tiare flower,…

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Crisp freesia and tart tangerine open Vivid by Liz Claiborne before settling into a dewy floral heart of tiare flower, Bulgarian rose, and powdery iris. Sandalwood and musk ground the base. It fits bright spring mornings, relaxed office wear, and casual outdoor weekend lunches.

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Fabulous or Vivid?

Vivid takes 4 of 5 categories. Fabulous is rated 4.18/5 from 11 votes; Vivid is rated 4.08/5 from 249 votes. Choose Fabulous for a white floral and musky character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vivid for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Fabulous or Vivid?

Vivid lasts longest (Vivid 71/100, Fabulous 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Fabulous or Vivid?

Vivid projects furthest (Vivid 65/100, Fabulous 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Fabulous and Vivid smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and floral accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Rose, Jasmine and Tiare Flower.

Is Fabulous or Vivid better for summer or winter?

Fabulous suits daytime wear; Vivid suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Fabulous and Vivid?

Fabulous has top notes of Honeysuckle, Tangerine and Rose, heart notes of Jasmine, White Flowers, Tiare Flower and Peony, a base of Velvet, Woody Notes and Musk. Vivid has top notes of Freesia, Tangerine, Violet and Egyptian Sage, heart notes of Jasmine, Tiare Flower, Iris and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Amber.