Fragrance comparison

Tilia vs Vivid

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 312 ratings analysed

Tilia

Olfactive Pharmacy

3.8663 votes

Rank #28,948 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

7 wins

Vivid

Liz Claiborne

4.08249 votes

Rank #4,076 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vivid takes 7 of 7 categories.

Tilia
Choose it for a floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vivid
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Tilia0/7

Vivid7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TiliaOlfactive Pharmacy

VividLiz Claiborne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

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

25%Love

49%Like

13%Ok

11%Dislike

2%Hate

63 votes

38%Love

45%Like

4%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

249 votes

Category winnerVividMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityVivid

SillageVivid

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value66

Category winnerVividBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus92%

yellow floral84%

sweet77%

honey69%

beeswax61%

floral100%

white floral92%

powdery84%

citrus77%

violet69%

rose61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both floral and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

FreesiaMagnoliaTangerineBergamotCardamom

Heart

Lime (Linden) BlossomBeeswaxJasmine SambacBulgarian Rose

Base

MuskCedarAmberTonka Bean

Top

FreesiaTangerineVioletEgyptian SageBergamot

Heart

JasmineTiare FlowerIrisBulgarian RosePeonyLily

Base

MuskSandalwoodVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesFreesia, Tangerine, Bergamot and Bulgarian Rose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer77

Fall33

Winter20

Day100

Night15

Spring100

Summer77

Fall95

Winter56

Day100

Night59

Category winnerVividMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex31

Women69

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,948

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#4,076

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews51

Category winnerVividHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Tilia opens with a bright splash of tangerine and bergamot, balanced by a cool pinch of cardamom. It quickly settles into its true character, showing off a sweet linden blossom note that smells like walking past flowering trees in late spring. Rather than turning sticky or overly green, the heart gains a cozy, clean t…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Tilia or Vivid?

Vivid takes 7 of 7 categories. Tilia is rated 3.86/5 from 63 votes; Vivid is rated 4.08/5 from 249 votes. Choose Tilia for a floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vivid for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Tilia or Vivid?

Vivid lasts longest (Vivid 71/100, Tilia 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tilia or Vivid?

Vivid projects furthest (Vivid 65/100, Tilia 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tilia and Vivid smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and citrus accords. Common notes include Freesia, Tangerine, Bergamot and Bulgarian Rose.

Is Tilia or Vivid better for summer or winter?

For summer, Tilia is the stronger pick. For winter, Vivid is the stronger pick. Tilia suits daytime wear; Vivid suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Tilia and Vivid?

Tilia has top notes of Freesia, Magnolia, Tangerine and Bergamot, heart notes of Lime (Linden) Blossom, Beeswax, Jasmine Sambac and Bulgarian Rose, a base of Musk, Cedar, Amber and Tonka Bean. 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.