Fragrance comparison

Inception vs Vivid

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 63 ratings analysed

Inception

Maori Collection

4.0261 votes

Rank #34,808 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Vivid

Yana

1.002 votes

Rank #72,101 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Inception
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Vivid
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration.

Inception2/4

Vivid2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

InceptionMaori Collection

VividYana

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 50%Had 18%Want 33%

1.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 17%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

52%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

61 votes

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityVivid

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value0

Category winnerInceptionBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody83%

warm spicy65%

fresh spicy48%

animalic30%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

woody84%

balsamic77%

tuberose69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both amber, woody and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AmberWoody NotesPepperCloves

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins

CinnamonPepperPlumStar Anise

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseTuberoseCloves

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberSandalwoodPeru BalsamOakmoss

Category winnerVividLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer31

Fall100

Winter85

Day100

Night82

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men14

Unisex71

Women14

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,808

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#72,101

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerInceptionHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Inception by Maori Collection delivers a focused woody spicy scent centered on a robust amber foundation. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of pepper and aromatic cloves, bringing an immediate punch of fresh spicy energy that quickly settles into the skin. As the heat of the spices mellows, dry woody notes emerge…

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Vivid by Yana opens with a bold splash of ripe purple plum dusted in warm cinnamon, black pepper, and licorice-like star anise. The initial burst is deeply sweet and spicy, quickly softening into a rich floral core where creamy tuberose and velvety red rose mingle with dry cloves. As the perfume settles on warm skin, …

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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, Inception or Vivid?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Inception is rated 4.02/5 from 61 votes; Vivid is rated 1.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose Inception for a amber and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Vivid for a warm spicy and amber character. Wins on longevity and note pyramid duration.

Which lasts longer, Inception or Vivid?

Vivid lasts longest (Vivid 80/100, Inception 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Inception and Vivid smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Amber, Pepper and Cloves.

Is Inception or Vivid better for summer or winter?

Inception suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Inception and Vivid?

Inception features Amber, Woody Notes, Pepper and Cloves. Vivid has top notes of Cinnamon, Pepper, Plum and Star Anise, heart notes of Rose, Tuberose and Cloves, a base of Amber, Sandalwood, Peru Balsam and Oakmoss.