Molyneux Vivre, released in 1971, is discontinued and no longer in production. The closest scent matches you can still buy are below.
Molyneux Vivre: woody, white floral and earthy, about 7h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 6/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The five closest scent matches — the closest replacements for Molyneux Vivre we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity, with the ones still in production first:
Shares the classic aldehydic and green floral complexity of Molyneux Vivre, leaning into a rich vintage elegance.
It shares its floral, green and aldehydic accords with Molyneux Vivre, opens on Aldehydes and Bergamot too, lasts about 7h against 7h and carries 3,528 community ratings.
Delivers an opulent white floral heart that feels reminiscent of the luxurious floral layers in Molyneux Vivre.
It shares its white floral, green and floral accords with Molyneux Vivre, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 5h against 7h and carries 824 community ratings.
Presents a vibrant green and earthy oakmoss profile in the same timeless family as Molyneux Vivre.
It shares its white floral, woody and green accords with Molyneux Vivre, opens on Aldehydes too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 1,095 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Exhibits a rich blend of aldehydes and florals aligned with the classic construction of Molyneux Vivre.
It shares its floral, woody and earthy accords with Molyneux Vivre, opens on Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 949 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Evokes the sparkling green and white floral character reminiscent of Molyneux Vivre with a soft, powdery finish.
It shares its aromatic, white floral and aldehydic accords with Molyneux Vivre, opens on Aldehydes and Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 7h and carries 430 community ratings. It is listed as discontinued, so availability varies.
Van Cleef & Arpels First, at about $35 for 100 ml (estimate) — still above Molyneux Vivre's own estimate.
Van Cleef & Arpels First, at about 7h on skin, against about 7h for Molyneux Vivre.
Van Cleef & Arpels First, at 84% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Van Cleef & Arpels First actually costs about $15 a year MORE than Molyneux Vivre. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Van Cleef & Arpels First comes closest at 6.8h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Molyneux Vivre notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-21.