Fragrance comparison

Iris Shot vs Vivo

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 633 ratings analysed

5 wins

Iris Shot

Olfactive Studio

4.08546 votes

Rank #5,357 PowderyIris

Full profile Similar & dupes

16%scent match

Clearly different

Vivo

Cerruti

3.7187 votes

Rank #15,301 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Iris Shot takes 5 of 7 categories.

Iris Shot
Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Vivo
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Iris Shot5/7

Vivo2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Iris ShotOlfactive Studio

VivoCerruti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 546 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.71/ 5 · 87 votes

Have 33%Had 5%Want 62%

Category winnerIris ShotRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

34%Like

13%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

546 votes

29%Love

39%Like

15%Ok

9%Dislike

8%Hate

87 votes

Category winnerIris ShotMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityIris Shot

SillageIris Shot

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value38

¤ Price value50

Category winnerVivoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

iris92%

almond84%

woody77%

earthy69%

fruity61%

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

fresh84%

musky77%

fruity69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AldehydesCardamomCassisPink Pepper

Heart

IrisAlmondCarrot Seeds

Base

Virginia CedarHaitian VetiverAmbroxan

Top15-30 mins

GingerAppleCardamomPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

RumSesameMarigold

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbroxanHaitian VetiverSaffron

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Pink Pepper, Haitian Vetiver and Ambroxan. Durations are only published for Vivo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter78

Day–

Night–

Spring86

Summer35

Fall100

Winter72

Day91

Night100

Category winnerVivoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex53

Women42

Men74

Unisex17

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,357

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews34

Overall rank#15,301

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews29

Category winnerIris ShotHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dominique Ropion turns the usually cold, intellectual iris note into something remarkably edible. Iris Shot starts with a bright, metallic pop of aldehydes and cardamom before settling into a warm core of carrot seed and almond. It wears like a luxurious suede jacket sprayed with a subtle cardamom chai. While the frag…

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Vivo by Cerruti opens with a bright flash of crisp green apple and grated ginger. The spicy punch hits immediately. Pink pepper and crushed cardamom give the initial alcohol lift a sharp, invigorating crackle that quickly transitions into something much warmer. Within twenty minutes, a distinct sweet rum and toasted s…

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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, Iris Shot or Vivo?

Iris Shot takes 5 of 7 categories. Iris Shot is rated 4.08/5 from 546 votes; Vivo is rated 3.71/5 from 87 votes. Choose Iris Shot for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Vivo for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Iris Shot or Vivo?

Iris Shot lasts longest (Iris Shot 67/100, Vivo 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Iris Shot or Vivo?

Projection is very close: Iris Shot 53/100, Vivo 51/100 for sillage.

Do Iris Shot and Vivo smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Pink Pepper, Haitian Vetiver and Ambroxan.

Is Iris Shot or Vivo better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vivo is the stronger pick. For winter, Iris Shot is the stronger pick. Vivo suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Iris Shot and Vivo?

Iris Shot has top notes of Aldehydes, Cardamom, Cassis and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Iris, Almond and Carrot Seeds, a base of Virginia Cedar, Haitian Vetiver and Ambroxan. Vivo has top notes of Ginger, Apple, Cardamom and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rum, Sesame and Marigold, a base of Ambroxan, Haitian Vetiver and Saffron.