Fragrance comparison

Vivid Parfum vs 4 Saisons: Ete

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 57 ratings analysed

Vivid Parfum

Liz Claiborne

3.8955 votes

Rank #21,449 FloralWhite Floral

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70%scent match

Closely related

4 Saisons: Ete

Guy Bouchara

4.502 votes

Rank #54,400 FloralFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

Vivid Parfum
Choose it for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.
4 Saisons: Ete
Choose it for a floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Vivid Parfum2/4

4 Saisons: Ete2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 4 Saisons: Ete
Sillage & projection: Vivid Parfum
Value for money: 4 Saisons: Ete
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

Vivid ParfumLiz Claiborne

4 Saisons: EteGuy Bouchara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 55 votes

Have 46%Had 25%Want 29%

4.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 21%Had 14%Want 64%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

51%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

4%Hate

55 votes

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage81

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity100

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

Longevity4 Saisons: Ete

SillageVivid Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value75

Category winner4 Saisons: EteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

floral100%

white floral90%

powdery80%

violet70%

rose60%

fresh50%

floral100%

fresh86%

white floral72%

rose58%

violet44%

green30%

Scent match70%Closely related · both floral, white floral and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

VioletFreesiaTangerineEgyptian SageBergamot

Heart

PeonyLilyBulgarian RoseIrisJasmineTiare Flower

Base

SandalwoodVanillaAmberMusk

Top15-30 mins

FreesiaViolet

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyPeonyJasmineRoseIris

Base6-8 hrs

CedarMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesViolet, Freesia, Peony and Bulgarian Rose. Durations are only published for 4 Saisons: Ete, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer50

Fall92

Winter67

Day91

Night100

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night26

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 37%Casual 35%Date 20%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,449

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#54,400

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerVivid ParfumHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Guy Bouchara 4 Saisons: Ete opens with a dewy splash of freesia and cool violet petals. The initial spritz feels clean and crisp. Within ten minutes, the crisp green edge softens into a garden bouquet of lily-of-the-valley, pink peony, and velvety rose. Iris adds a subtle cosmetic powder nuance without turning thick o…

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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, Vivid Parfum or 4 Saisons: Ete?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. Vivid Parfum is rated 3.89/5 from 55 votes; 4 Saisons: Ete is rated 4.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose Vivid Parfum for a floral and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose 4 Saisons: Ete for a floral and fresh character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vivid Parfum or 4 Saisons: Ete?

4 Saisons: Ete lasts longest (4 Saisons: Ete 100/100, Vivid Parfum 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vivid Parfum or 4 Saisons: Ete?

Vivid Parfum projects furthest (Vivid Parfum 81/100, 4 Saisons: Ete 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vivid Parfum and 4 Saisons: Ete smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Violet, Freesia, Peony and Bulgarian Rose.

Is Vivid Parfum or 4 Saisons: Ete better for summer or winter?

Vivid Parfum suits evening wear; 4 Saisons: Ete suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vivid Parfum and 4 Saisons: Ete?

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. 4 Saisons: Ete has top notes of Freesia and Violet, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Peony, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Cedar, Musk and Amber.