Fragrance comparison

Merunka vs Vivid

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 266 ratings analysed

Merunka

Manufaktura

4.2417 votes

Rank #37,052 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Vivid

Liz Claiborne

4.08249 votes

Rank #3,882 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vivid takes 4 of 5 categories.

Merunka
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vivid
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Merunka1/5

Vivid4/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MerunkaManufaktura

VividLiz Claiborne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 67%Had 13%Want 20%

4.08/ 5 · 249 votes

Have 41%Had 36%Want 22%

Category winnerVividRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

65%Like

6%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

38%Love

45%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

249 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityVivid

SillageVivid

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value66

Category winnerMerunkaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus91%

white floral83%

powdery74%

sweet65%

lactonic56%

floral100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

violet69%

rose61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both white floral, citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

TangerineBlood Grapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

ApricotLilyOrchidJasmine

Base4-5 hrs

SandalwoodMuskAmbergris

Top

FreesiaTangerineVioletEgyptian SageBergamot

Heart

JasmineTiare FlowerIrisBulgarian RosePeonyLily

Base

MuskSandalwoodVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesTangerine, Lily, Jasmine and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Merunka, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer79

Fall14

Winter0

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer77

Fall95

Winter56

Day100

Night59

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 42%Work 30%Date 19%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,052

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#3,882

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews51

Category winnerVividHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Merunka by Manufaktura centers on the scent of ripe orchard fruit, opening with a bright splash of tart blood grapefruit and zesty tangerine. Within minutes, the zesty citrus softens into a mouthwatering, velvety apricot note that feels authentic rather than sugary. Creamy white lily and gentle jasmine float in the ba…

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Crisp freesia and tart tangerine open Vivid by Liz Claiborne before settling into a dewy floral heart of tiare flower, Bulgarian rose, and powdery iris. Sandalwood and musk ground the base. It fits bright spring mornings, relaxed office wear, and casual outdoor weekend lunches.

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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, Merunka or Vivid?

Vivid takes 4 of 5 categories. Merunka is rated 4.24/5 from 17 votes; Vivid is rated 4.08/5 from 249 votes. Choose Merunka for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vivid for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Merunka or Vivid?

Vivid lasts longest (Vivid 71/100, Merunka 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Merunka or Vivid?

Vivid projects furthest (Vivid 65/100, Merunka 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Merunka and Vivid smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Lily, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Merunka or Vivid better for summer or winter?

Merunka suits daytime wear; Vivid suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Merunka and Vivid?

Merunka has top notes of Tangerine and Blood Grapefruit, heart notes of Apricot, Lily, Orchid and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Musk and Ambergris. Vivid has top notes of Freesia, Tangerine, Violet and Egyptian Sage, heart notes of Jasmine, Tiare Flower, Iris and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Vanilla and Amber.