Liz Claiborne 1993 EDT

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Vivid

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Liz Claiborne Vivid is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1993. Vivid opens with Bergamot, Violet, Freesia, and Sage, settles into a heart of Tiare Flower, Rose, Jasmine, and Iris, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Sandalwood, and Vanilla. Liz Claiborne's Vivid carries a Statement verdict, a floral-led wear.

A divisive but much-loved 90s floral, Liz Claiborne's Vivid was ahead of its time, smelling 'purple' and classy. While some find it dated, others lament its discontinuation, praising its unique blend of violet and freesia that leaves a strong, lasting impression.
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  • Classic
  • Elegant
  • Confident
  • Floral
  • Clean
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Vivid Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer Fall
Also Works:
Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office Formal

Its long-lasting, strong sillage makes it quite noticeable, so a lighter hand is needed for the office. However, its clean floral character makes it suitable for casual wear and dates, while its sophisticated blend could work for semi-formal events.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Vivid opens with a bright and airy burst of freesia, violet, and a hint of tangerine, evoking a fresh springtime garden. As it settles, a rich bouquet of jasmine, tiare flower, and peony emerges, lending a creamy, almost lotion-like quality. The base notes of musk, amber, and sandalwood provide a warm, soft landing, rounding out this elegant and uniquely 'purple' floral composition.

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