Hello Kitty London vs Eau Vive
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
26%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Eau Vive takes 3 of 3 categories.
Hello Kitty LondonChoose it for a vanilla and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eau ViveChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Hello Kitty London0/3
Eau Vive3/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Eau Vive
- Sillage & projection
- Eau Vive
- Value for money
- Not scored
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Eau Vive
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Hello Kitty LondonMarks & SpencerEau ViveCarvenWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.44/ 5 · 9 votes
Have 8%Had 8%Want 83%
3.93/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 48%Had 16%Want 36%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate44%Love
56%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
9 votes · too few to score
23%Love
58%Like
9%Ok
11%Dislike
0%Hate
57 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityEau Vive
SillageEau Vive
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothvanilla100%
citrus83%
sweet65%
fruity48%
powdery30%
citrus100%
aromatic91%
green83%
fresh spicy74%
woody65%
lavender56%
Scent match26%Clearly different · both citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedNotes
VanilleOrangeRed Apple
No top / heart / base split published
Notes
BergamotGreen NotesOrangeJuniper BerriesLavenderVetyverMandarin OrangeLily-of-the-ValleyCorianderRed AppleMuskVanille
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesVanille, Orange and Red Apple. Durations are only published for Hello Kitty London, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall33
Winter33
Day100
Night20
Spring82
Summer100
Fall32
Winter23
Day100
Night12
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#36,379
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#18,622
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews7
Category winnerEau ViveHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotHello Kitty London by Marks & Spencer is a cheerful floral fruity fragrance built around crisp fruit and sweet warmth. Released in 2010 as a 50 ml eau de toilette, it opens with a zesty splash of orange paired with the refreshing crunch of red apple. As the bright citrus sparkle settles, creamy vanilla rises to give t…
Reviews →Carven Eau Vive opens with a bright slap of bitter bergamot, sweet mandarin, and crushed juniper berries. The crisp bite feels immediate and sharp, resembling a cold gin and tonic poured over cracked ice on a humid summer afternoon. As the initial citrus fizz simmers down, herbal coriander and tart rhubarb surface bes…
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, Hello Kitty London or Eau Vive?
Eau Vive takes 3 of 3 categories. Hello Kitty London is rated 4.44/5 from 9 votes; Eau Vive is rated 3.93/5 from 57 votes. Choose Hello Kitty London for a vanilla and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eau Vive for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Hello Kitty London or Eau Vive?
They last about the same: Eau Vive 57/100, Hello Kitty London 55/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Hello Kitty London or Eau Vive?
Eau Vive projects furthest (Eau Vive 51/100, Hello Kitty London 42/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Hello Kitty London and Eau Vive smell similar?
Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Vanille, Orange and Red Apple.
Is Hello Kitty London or Eau Vive better for summer or winter?
Hello Kitty London suits daytime wear; Eau Vive suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Hello Kitty London and Eau Vive?
Hello Kitty London features Vanille, Orange and Red Apple. Eau Vive features Bergamot, Green Notes, Orange, Juniper Berries and Lavender.
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