Fragrance comparison

Merunka vs Vivid Parfum

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 72 ratings analysed

Merunka

Manufaktura

4.2417 votes

Rank #37,052 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Vivid Parfum

Liz Claiborne

3.8955 votes

Rank #22,046 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vivid Parfum takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

Merunka2/5

Vivid Parfum3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

MerunkaManufaktura

Vivid ParfumLiz Claiborne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.24/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 67%Had 13%Want 20%

3.89/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 46%Had 25%Want 29%

Category winnerMerunkaRating 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

27%Love

51%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage48

♥ Love / hate81

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityVivid Parfum

SillageVivid Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value58

Category winnerMerunkaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus91%

white floral83%

powdery74%

sweet65%

lactonic56%

floral100%

white floral90%

powdery80%

violet70%

rose60%

fresh50%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both white floral 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

VioletFreesiaTangerineEgyptian SageBergamot

Heart

PeonyLilyBulgarian RoseIrisJasmineTiare Flower

Base

SandalwoodVanillaAmberMusk

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

Summer50

Fall92

Winter67

Day91

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

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

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#37,052

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#22,046

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerVivid ParfumHigher 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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Liz Claiborne Vivid Parfum opens with a sharp burst of violet, tangerine, and bergamot before settling into a dense floral bouquet. Released in 1993, this formula relies on freesia, Bulgarian rose, and powdery iris to build its crisp profile. A base of sandalwood and amber grounds the bright petals, keeping the dry-do…

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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 Parfum?

Vivid Parfum takes 3 of 5 categories. Merunka is rated 4.24/5 from 17 votes; Vivid Parfum is rated 3.89/5 from 55 votes. Choose Merunka for a fruity and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vivid Parfum for a floral and white floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Merunka or Vivid Parfum?

Vivid Parfum lasts longest (Vivid Parfum 75/100, Merunka 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Merunka or Vivid Parfum?

Vivid Parfum projects furthest (Vivid Parfum 81/100, Merunka 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Merunka and Vivid Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and powdery accords. Common notes include Tangerine, Lily, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

Is Merunka or Vivid Parfum better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Merunka and Vivid Parfum?

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 Parfum has top notes of Violet, Freesia, Tangerine and Egyptian Sage, heart notes of Peony, Lily, Bulgarian Rose and Iris, a base of Sandalwood, Vanilla, Amber and Musk.