Fragrance comparison

Tilia vs Vivid Parfum

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 118 ratings analysed

Tilia

Olfactive Pharmacy

3.8663 votes

Rank #29,164 FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

7 wins

Vivid Parfum

Liz Claiborne

3.8955 votes

Rank #23,711 FloralWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vivid Parfum takes 7 of 7 categories.

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

Tilia0/7

Vivid Parfum7/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TiliaOlfactive Pharmacy

Vivid ParfumLiz Claiborne

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 63 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.89/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 46%Had 25%Want 29%

Category winnerVivid ParfumRating 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

27%Love

51%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

55 votes

Category winnerVivid ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityVivid Parfum

SillageVivid Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value33

¤ Price value58

Category winnerVivid ParfumBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

citrus92%

yellow floral84%

sweet77%

honey69%

beeswax61%

floral100%

white floral90%

powdery80%

violet70%

rose60%

fresh50%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both floral

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

VioletFreesiaTangerineEgyptian SageBergamot

Heart

PeonyLilyBulgarian RoseIrisJasmineTiare Flower

Base

SandalwoodVanillaAmberMusk

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

Summer50

Fall92

Winter67

Day91

Night100

Category winnerVivid ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex31

Women69

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#29,164

PerfumerMark Buxton

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#23,711

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winnerVivid ParfumHigher 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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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Tilia or Vivid Parfum?

Vivid Parfum takes 7 of 7 categories. Tilia is rated 3.86/5 from 63 votes; Vivid Parfum is rated 3.89/5 from 55 votes. Choose Tilia for a floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vivid Parfum for a floral and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Tilia or Vivid Parfum?

Vivid Parfum lasts longest (Vivid Parfum 75/100, Tilia 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Tilia or Vivid Parfum?

Vivid Parfum projects furthest (Vivid Parfum 81/100, Tilia 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Tilia and Vivid Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Freesia, Tangerine, Bergamot and Bulgarian Rose.

Is Tilia or Vivid Parfum better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Tilia and Vivid Parfum?

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 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.