Fragrance comparison

The Trophy vs LIVE NOW Inspired by Shanghai

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 6 ratings analysed

The Trophy

Make Up Store

3.002 votes

Rank #71,660 FruityCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

LIVE NOW Inspired by Shanghai

Mojo

4.254 votes

Rank #46,101 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

LIVE NOW Inspired by Shanghai takes 2 of 2 categories.

The Trophy
Choose it for a fruity and citrus character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
LIVE NOW Inspired by Shanghai
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

The Trophy0/2

LIVE NOW Inspired by Shanghai2/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: LIVE NOW Inspired by Shanghai
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: LIVE NOW Inspired by Shanghai

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

The TrophyMake Up Store

LIVE NOW Inspired by ShanghaiMojo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 38%Had 0%Want 63%

4.25/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 7%Had 20%Want 73%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

25%Love

75%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageLIVE NOW Inspired by Shanghai

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

citrus92%

sweet84%

aromatic77%

vanilla69%

floral61%

floral100%

citrus83%

fresh65%

vanilla48%

fruity30%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both citrus, floral and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

LimeGrapefruitFreesia

Heart2 to 3 hours

GuavaGeraniumPeony

Base2 to 4 hours

Tonka BeanPlumCedar

Top

FreesiaGrapefruitRed Apple

Heart

LotusPeonyPlum

Base

SandalwoodTonka BeanVanille

InformationalShared notesGrapefruit, Freesia, Peony and Tonka Bean. Durations are only published for The Trophy, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter50

Day100

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#71,660

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#46,101

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Category winnerLIVE NOW Inspired by ShanghaiHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

The Trophy by Make Up Store is a bright oriental floral fragrance built on a lively contrast of tart fruit, soft petals, and smooth woods. It opens with an energetic splash of lime, bittersweet grapefruit, and airy freesia. That brisk introduction gives way to a lush heart of sweet guava, rosy geranium, and peony, add…

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Mojo LIVE NOW Inspired by Shanghai opens with a sparkling burst of crisp red apple and tart pink grapefruit, quickly rounded out by dewy freesia petals. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, an airy blend of lotus and peony emerges alongside dark, juicy plum that keeps the floral heart sweet and modern. The dry-down …

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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, The Trophy or LIVE NOW Inspired by Shanghai?

LIVE NOW Inspired by Shanghai takes 2 of 2 categories. The Trophy is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes; LIVE NOW Inspired by Shanghai is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose The Trophy for a fruity and citrus character. Best in spring, day or night wear. Choose LIVE NOW Inspired by Shanghai for a floral and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which projects more, The Trophy or LIVE NOW Inspired by Shanghai?

LIVE NOW Inspired by Shanghai projects furthest (LIVE NOW Inspired by Shanghai 75/100, The Trophy 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do The Trophy and LIVE NOW Inspired by Shanghai smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, floral and fruity accords. Common notes include Grapefruit, Freesia, Peony and Tonka Bean.

Is The Trophy or LIVE NOW Inspired by Shanghai better for summer or winter?

The Trophy suits day or night wear; LIVE NOW Inspired by Shanghai suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in The Trophy and LIVE NOW Inspired by Shanghai?

The Trophy has top notes of Lime, Grapefruit and Freesia, heart notes of Guava, Geranium and Peony, a base of Tonka Bean, Plum and Cedar. LIVE NOW Inspired by Shanghai has top notes of Freesia, Grapefruit and Red Apple, heart notes of Lotus, Peony and Plum, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Vanille.