Fragrance comparison

Leilah vs Eau Vive

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 67 ratings analysed

3 wins

Leilah

Marks & Spencer

3.9010 votes

Rank #40,721 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Eau Vive

Carven

3.9357 votes

Rank #18,191 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Leilah takes 3 of 5 categories.

Leilah
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Eau Vive
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Leilah3/5

Eau Vive2/5

Ratings & consensus: Eau Vive
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Leilah
Sillage & projection: Leilah
Value for money: Leilah
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

LeilahMarks & Spencer

Eau ViveCarven

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.90/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 18%Had 18%Want 64%

3.93/ 5 · 57 votes

Have 48%Had 16%Want 36%

Category winnerEau ViveRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

20%Like

0%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

10 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityLeilah

SillageLeilah

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value65

Category winnerLeilahBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

sweet91%

citrus83%

white floral74%

fresh65%

musky56%

citrus100%

aromatic91%

green83%

fresh spicy74%

woody65%

lavender56%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Mandarin OrangeRaspberry

Heart1 to 2 hours

Lily-of-the-ValleyRed Apple

Base3 to 5 hours

MuskVanille

Notes

BergamotGreen NotesOrangeJuniper BerriesLavenderVetyverMandarin OrangeLily-of-the-ValleyCorianderRed AppleMuskVanille

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley, Red Apple and Musk. Durations are only published for Leilah, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night14

Spring82

Summer100

Fall32

Winter23

Day100

Night12

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men15

Unisex69

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#40,721

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#18,191

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews7

Category winnerEau ViveHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Leilah by Marks & Spencer is a bright, uncomplicated floral fruity eau de toilette designed for easy daytime wear. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange and tart raspberry, delivering an energetic citrus and fruity introduction. As the initial sharpness settles, crisp red apple pairs with gentle li…

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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…

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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, Leilah or Eau Vive?

Leilah takes 3 of 5 categories. Leilah is rated 3.90/5 from 10 votes; Eau Vive is rated 3.93/5 from 57 votes. Choose Leilah for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Eau Vive for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Leilah or Eau Vive?

Leilah lasts longest (Leilah 60/100, Eau Vive 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Leilah or Eau Vive?

Leilah projects furthest (Leilah 63/100, Eau Vive 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Leilah and Eau Vive smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Lily-of-the-Valley, Red Apple and Musk.

Is Leilah or Eau Vive better for summer or winter?

Leilah suits daytime wear; Eau Vive suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Leilah and Eau Vive?

Leilah has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Raspberry, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley and Red Apple, a base of Musk and Vanille. Eau Vive features Bergamot, Green Notes, Orange, Juniper Berries and Lavender.