Fragrance comparison

Vivo vs Goku

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 140 ratings analysed

4 wins

Vivo

Cerruti

3.7187 votes

Rank #15,228 AmberFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Goku

Pisello Parfum

2.4253 votes

Rank #18,834 MarineAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vivo takes 4 of 7 categories.

Vivo
Choose it for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Goku
Choose it for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Vivo4/7

Goku3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

VivoCerruti

GokuPisello Parfum

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.71/ 5 · 87 votes

Have 33%Had 5%Want 62%

2.42/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 2%Had 2%Want 95%

Category winnerVivoRating 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

30%Love

2%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

58%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerVivoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate68

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate35

Category winners

LongevityGoku

SillageGoku

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value31

Category winnerVivoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

fresh spicy92%

fresh84%

musky77%

fruity69%

warm spicy61%

marine100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

woody77%

fresh69%

fruity61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both amber, fresh and fruity

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

Sea NotesWhite WineTequilaCoconutPassionfruitGingerLimeCardamom

Heart

Coral ReefStarfishSeashellsIrisIndian OudRain NotesIncenseCherry Blossom

Base

Marine notesRed AlgaeSeaweedSandAmbergrisRumAmbroxanJackfruit

InformationalShared notesGinger, 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

Spring82

Summer100

Fall64

Winter73

Day100

Night80

Category winnerGokuMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men74

Unisex17

Women9

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

Men37

Unisex30

Women33

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,228

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews29

Overall rank#18,834

PerfumerManuel Alejandro Bojorquez Segovia

Launched—

Reviews47

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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Pisello Parfum launched Goku in 2024 as a polarizing Woody Aromatic scent for men. It opens with an aggressive splash of tequila, passionfruit, and sea notes before shifting into a complex middle of amberwood, ink, and lavender. This challenging blend eventually settles on a heavy base of seaweed, ambergris, and dark …

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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 Goku?

Vivo takes 4 of 7 categories. Vivo is rated 3.71/5 from 87 votes; Goku is rated 2.42/5 from 53 votes. Choose Vivo for a amber and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Goku for a marine and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Vivo or Goku?

They last about the same: Goku 59/100, Vivo 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Vivo or Goku?

Goku projects furthest (Goku 63/100, Vivo 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Vivo and Goku smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber, fresh and fruity accords. Common notes include Ginger, Cardamom, Rum and Ambroxan.

Is Vivo or Goku better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Vivo and Goku?

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. Goku has top notes of Sea Notes, White Wine, Tequila and Coconut, heart notes of Coral Reef, Starfish, Seashells and Iris, a base of Marine notes, Red Algae, Seaweed and Sand.