Fifth Change vs Vivre (1931)
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Fifth Change takes 2 of 3 categories.
Fifth ChangeChoose it for a iris and earthy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Vivre (1931)Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Fifth Change2/3
Vivre (1931)1/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Vivre (1931)
- Sillage & projection
- Fifth Change
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Fifth Change
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Fifth ChangeMilestone PerfumesVivre (1931)MolyneuxWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.50/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 70%Had 17%Want 13%
1.00/ 5 · 1 votes
Have 0%Had 33%Want 67%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate0%Love
75%Like
13%Ok
0%Dislike
13%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
0%Love
0%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
100%Hate
1 vote · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityVivre (1931)
SillageFifth Change
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothiris100%
earthy92%
fresh84%
aldehydic77%
woody69%
powdery61%
white floral100%
woody92%
earthy84%
aromatic77%
citrus69%
sweet61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both earthy and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
AldehydesNeroliBergamotPeach
Heart
IrisLily of the ValleyYlang YlangRoseJasmine
Base
OakmossPatchouliVetiverSandalwoodVanilla
Top
AldehydesBergamot
Heart
Lily of the ValleyOrange BlossomYlang YlangJasmineRoseIris
Base
SandalwoodTonka BeanOakmossLeatherVetiverMyrrh
InformationalShared notesAldehydes, Bergamot, Iris and Lily of the Valley. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall67
Winter67
Day100
Night100
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night50
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#66,906
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Overall rank#80,241
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerFifth ChangeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFifth Change by Milestone Perfumes opens with a crisp breeze of soapy aldehydes and sharp bergamot, immediately mimicking the cold, clean air of an old-school vanity. As it settles onto the skin, a powdery bouquet of iris, jasmine, and waxy ylang-ylang takes over, shifting the scent from a bright citrus start to a den…
Reviews →Molyneux Vivre (1931) opens with a sparkling blast of crisp aldehydes and bright bergamot that quickly softens into a lush heart of lily of the valley, orange blossom, and jasmine. As it settles onto skin, rich oakmoss, smooth leather, and warm sandalwood create a grounding, earthy base with remarkable depth. It feels…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Fifth Change or Vivre (1931)?
Fifth Change takes 2 of 3 categories. Fifth Change is rated 3.50/5 from 8 votes; Vivre (1931) is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Fifth Change for a iris and earthy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose Vivre (1931) for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Fifth Change or Vivre (1931)?
Vivre (1931) lasts longest (Vivre (1931) 80/100, Fifth Change 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Fifth Change or Vivre (1931)?
Fifth Change projects furthest (Fifth Change 67/100, Vivre (1931) 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Fifth Change and Vivre (1931) smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy and woody accords. Common notes include Aldehydes, Bergamot, Iris and Lily of the Valley.
Is Fifth Change or Vivre (1931) better for summer or winter?
Fifth Change suits day or night wear; Vivre (1931) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Fifth Change and Vivre (1931)?
Fifth Change has top notes of Aldehydes, Neroli, Bergamot and Peach, heart notes of Iris, Lily of the Valley, Ylang Ylang and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Vetiver and Sandalwood. Vivre (1931) has top notes of Aldehydes and Bergamot, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Orange Blossom, Ylang Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Oakmoss and Leather.
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