Fragrance comparison

Ruthless vs Vivat

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 16 ratings analysed

3 wins

Ruthless

Alexandria Fragrances

4.7010 votes

Rank #38,754 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

73%scent match

Closely related

Vivat

Dilís Parfum

4.006 votes

Rank #61,452 WoodyMarine

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Ruthless takes 3 of 4 categories.

Ruthless
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vivat
Choose it for a woody and marine character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Ruthless3/4

Vivat1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

RuthlessAlexandria Fragrances

VivatDilís Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.70/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 31%Had 11%Want 57%

4.00/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 31%Had 31%Want 38%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

70%Love

30%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

17%Love

67%Like

17%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate93

⏱ Longevity36

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityRuthless

SillageRuthless

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value25

¤ Price value67

Category winnerVivatBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

marine84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

mossy61%

woody100%

marine92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

patchouli69%

amber61%

Scent match73%Closely related · both woody, marine and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Sea NotesMandarin OrangeGrapefruit

Heart

JasmineBay Leaf

Base

AmbergrisOakmossGuaiac WoodPatchouli

Top15 to 30 minutes

Sea NotesGrapefruitMandarin Orange

Heart30 to 45 minutes

Bay LeafJasmine

Base45 to 60 minutes

Guaiac WoodPatchouliAmberOakmoss

InformationalShared notesSea Notes, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Vivat, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall33

Winter67

Day100

Night75

Spring60

Summer100

Fall80

Winter0

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men50

Unisex0

Women50

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#38,754

PerfumerHany Hafez

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#61,452

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerRuthlessHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ruthless opens with a bright burst of grapefruit and mandarin over salty sea notes, then settles into a sharper green heart of bay leaf and jasmine. As it dries down, ambergris, oakmoss, guaiac wood, and patchouli give it a woody, mossy finish that feels fresh first, then more rugged and textured.

Reviews →

Vivat by Dilís Parfum delivers an energetic woody aquatic profile that opens with a splash of salty sea notes, tart grapefruit, and sweet mandarin orange. As the bright citrus surge settles, an aromatic core of herbal bay leaf and delicate jasmine adds clean structure without becoming overly sweet. The base grounds th…

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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, Ruthless or Vivat?

Ruthless takes 3 of 4 categories. Ruthless is rated 4.70/5 from 10 votes; Vivat is rated 4.00/5 from 6 votes. Choose Ruthless for a citrus and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vivat for a woody and marine character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Ruthless or Vivat?

Ruthless lasts longest (Ruthless 60/100, Vivat 36/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ruthless or Vivat?

Ruthless projects furthest (Ruthless 80/100, Vivat 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ruthless and Vivat smell similar?

Closely related: a 73% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, marine and aromatic accords. Common notes include Sea Notes, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Jasmine.

Is Ruthless or Vivat better for summer or winter?

Ruthless suits daytime wear; Vivat suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ruthless and Vivat?

Ruthless has top notes of Sea Notes, Mandarin Orange and Grapefruit, heart notes of Jasmine and Bay Leaf, a base of Ambergris, Oakmoss, Guaiac Wood and Patchouli. Vivat has top notes of Sea Notes, Grapefruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Bay Leaf and Jasmine, a base of Guaiac Wood, Patchouli, Amber and Oakmoss.