Fragrance comparison

KiKi vs Vivre (1931)

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 29 ratings analysed

2 wins

KiKi

House of Matriarch

3.6128 votes

Rank #21,801 PowderyViolet

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36%scent match

Some overlap

Vivre (1931)

Molyneux

1.001 votes

Rank #69,496 White FloralWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

KiKi takes 2 of 3 categories.

KiKi
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Vivre (1931)
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

KiKi2/3

Vivre (1931)1/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Vivre (1931)
Sillage & projection: KiKi
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: KiKi

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KiKiHouse of Matriarch

Vivre (1931)Molyneux

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.61/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 24%Had 6%Want 71%

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 hate

32%Love

25%Like

18%Ok

21%Dislike

4%Hate

28 votes

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

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityVivre (1931)

SillageKiKi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

violet92%

woody84%

earthy77%

green69%

aromatic61%

white floral100%

woody92%

earthy84%

aromatic77%

citrus69%

sweet61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody, earthy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Parma VioletMushroomMatcha TeaStar Anise

Heart2-4 hrs

Oolong teaRose PetalsWoody Notes

Base6-8+ hrs

TeaIrisSandalwoodTonka BeanMyrrh

Top

AldehydesBergamot

Heart

Lily of the ValleyOrange BlossomYlang YlangJasmineRoseIris

Base

SandalwoodTonka BeanOakmossLeatherVetiverMyrrh

InformationalShared notesIris, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Myrrh. Durations are only published for KiKi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring67

Summer33

Fall100

Winter44

Day69

Night100

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Casual 37%Date 31%Work 21%Party 12%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,801

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#69,496

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerKiKiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

KiKi by House of Matriarch presents an unconventional marriage of candied Parma violet, damp earthy mushroom, and savory matcha tea. It opens with an intriguing flash of sweetness that quickly collides with green forest soil. You get powdery violet right away. Then, brewed oolong tea and crushed rose petals temper the…

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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…

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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, KiKi or Vivre (1931)?

KiKi takes 2 of 3 categories. KiKi is rated 3.61/5 from 28 votes; Vivre (1931) is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose KiKi for a powdery and violet character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Vivre (1931) for a white floral and woody character. Wins on longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, KiKi or Vivre (1931)?

Vivre (1931) lasts longest (Vivre (1931) 80/100, KiKi 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, KiKi or Vivre (1931)?

KiKi projects furthest (KiKi 64/100, Vivre (1931) 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do KiKi and Vivre (1931) smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Iris, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Myrrh.

Is KiKi or Vivre (1931) better for summer or winter?

KiKi suits evening wear; Vivre (1931) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in KiKi and Vivre (1931)?

KiKi has top notes of Parma Violet, Mushroom, Matcha Tea and Star Anise, heart notes of Oolong tea, Rose Petals and Woody Notes, a base of Tea, Iris, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. 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.