Fragrance comparison

KiKi vs Vivre

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 317 ratings analysed

KiKi

House of Matriarch

3.6128 votes

Rank #21,801 PowderyViolet

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Vivre

Molyneux · 2017

4.42289 votes

Rank #2,799 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vivre takes 6 of 7 categories.

KiKi
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Vivre
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

KiKi1/7

Vivre6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

KiKiHouse of Matriarch

VivreMolyneux

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.61/ 5 · 28 votes

Have 24%Had 6%Want 71%

4.42/ 5 · 289 votes

Have 38%Had 31%Want 31%

Category winnerVivreRating 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

56%Love

37%Like

1%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

289 votes

Category winnerVivreMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate65

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityVivre

SillageVivre

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value40

¤ Price value56

Category winnerVivreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

violet92%

woody84%

earthy77%

green69%

aromatic61%

woody84%

aromatic46%

amber38%

floral30%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both woody 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

AldehydesCorianderGreen LeavesBergamot

Heart

HiacynthJasmineIrisLily-of-the-ValleyOrange BlossomRoseYlang-Ylang

Base

OakmossMyrrhSandalwoodVetiverLeatherTonka Bean

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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter84

Day60

Night100

Category winnerKiKiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

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

Men0

Unisex36

Women64

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,801

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews8

Overall rank#2,799

PerfumerMax Gavarry

Launched2017

Reviews27

Category winnerVivreHigher 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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Vivre by Molyneux is an easygoing, sweet fragrance that centers on dark plum, juicy peach, and creamy sandalwood. It greets you right away with the scent of simmering dark fruit compote, blending tart black currant and ripe nectar with a clean touch of rose petals and jasmine. As the sweetness settles down, a cozy bas…

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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?

Vivre takes 6 of 7 categories. KiKi is rated 3.61/5 from 28 votes; Vivre is rated 4.42/5 from 289 votes. Choose KiKi for a powdery and violet character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Vivre for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, KiKi or Vivre?

They last about the same: Vivre 75/100, KiKi 73/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, KiKi or Vivre?

Vivre projects furthest (Vivre 71/100, KiKi 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do KiKi and Vivre smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Iris, Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Myrrh.

Is KiKi or Vivre better for summer or winter?

For summer, KiKi is the stronger pick. For winter, Vivre is the stronger pick. KiKi suits evening wear; Vivre suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in KiKi and Vivre?

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 has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Green Leaves and Bergamot, heart notes of Hiacynth, Jasmine, Iris and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Oakmoss, Myrrh, Sandalwood and Vetiver.