Fragrance comparison

Vivo vs Brandie 1848

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 114 ratings analysed

Vivo

Cerruti

3.7187 votes

Rank #15,013 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Brandie 1848

In The Box

3.9627 votes

Rank #26,067 WoodyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Brandie 1848 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Vivo
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Brandie 1848
Choose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Vivo2/7

Brandie 18485/7

Ratings & consensus: Brandie 1848
Community sentiment: Brandie 1848
Longevity: Brandie 1848
Sillage & projection: Vivo
Value for money: Brandie 1848
Versatility: Brandie 1848
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vivo

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VivoCerruti

Brandie 1848In The Box

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 87 votes

Have 33%Had 5%Want 62%

3.96/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 51%Had 2%Want 47%

Category winnerBrandie 1848Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

39%Like

15%Ok

9%Dislike

8%Hate

87 votes

41%Love

33%Like

15%Ok

4%Dislike

7%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerBrandie 1848Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityBrandie 1848

SillageVivo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value61

Category winnerBrandie 1848Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

fresh84%

musky77%

fruity69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

fruity92%

warm spicy84%

vanilla77%

sweet69%

fresh61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both fruity, fresh and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GingerAppleCardamomPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

RumSesameMarigold

Base6-8+ hrs

AmbroxanHaitian VetiverSaffron

Top

CardamomBergamot

Heart

AppleVanillaCognacRumPineappleMoss

Base

CedarAmbroxan

InformationalShared notesApple, Cardamom, Rum and Ambroxan. Durations are only published for Vivo, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring86

Summer35

Fall100

Winter72

Day100

Night53

Spring71

Summer29

Fall94

Winter100

Day67

Night100

Category winnerBrandie 1848Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex17

Women9

Casual 38%Work 28%Date 19%Party 14%

Men61

Unisex39

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,013

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#26,067

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerVivoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Vivo by Cerruti opens with a bright flash of crisp green apple and grated ginger. The spicy punch hits immediately. Pink pepper and crushed cardamom give the initial alcohol lift a sharp, invigorating crackle that quickly transitions into something much warmer. Within twenty minutes, a distinct sweet rum and toasted s…

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Brandie 1848 opens with crisp apple, cardamom and bergamot, then settles into a sweeter fruity boozy core with pineapple, vanilla, cognac and rum. The woody base keeps it polished rather than loud. It reads smooth, slightly plush and evening friendly, with a moderate trail and usually solid wear. If you like fruity wo…

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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, Vivo or Brandie 1848?

Brandie 1848 takes 5 of 7 categories. Vivo is rated 3.71/5 from 87 votes; Brandie 1848 is rated 3.96/5 from 27 votes. Choose Vivo for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Brandie 1848 for a woody and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Vivo or Brandie 1848?

Brandie 1848 lasts longest (Brandie 1848 63/100, Vivo 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Vivo or Brandie 1848?

Vivo projects furthest (Vivo 51/100, Brandie 1848 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vivo and Brandie 1848 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, fresh and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Apple, Cardamom, Rum and Ambroxan.

Is Vivo or Brandie 1848 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Vivo is the stronger pick. For winter, Brandie 1848 is the stronger pick. Vivo suits daytime wear; Brandie 1848 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Vivo and Brandie 1848?

Vivo has top notes of Ginger, Apple, Cardamom and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Rum, Sesame and Marigold, a base of Ambroxan, Haitian Vetiver and Saffron. Brandie 1848 has top notes of Cardamom and Bergamot, heart notes of Apple, Vanilla, Cognac and Rum, a base of Cedar and Ambroxan.