Fragrance comparison

1881 Acqua Forte vs Black Queen

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 99 ratings analysed

1 wins

1881 Acqua Forte

Cerruti

3.8497 votes

Rank #15,522 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Black Queen

Oscar London

3.002 votes

Rank #64,168 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1881 Acqua Forte takes 1 of 1 categories.

1881 Acqua Forte
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Black Queen
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Best in winter.

1881 Acqua Forte1/1

Black Queen0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1881 Acqua Forte

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1881 Acqua ForteCerruti

Black QueenOscar London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 97 votes

Have 34%Had 19%Want 47%

3.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 13%Want 88%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

54%Like

3%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

97 votes

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

green69%

fresh61%

woody100%

leather92%

animalic84%

amber77%

warm spicy69%

balsamic61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

YuzuCardamom

Heart2-3 hrs

BasilCalone

Base4-6 hrs

Palisander RosewoodCashmere Wood

Top

AppleSicilian BergamotMandarinBasil

Heart

LeatherLicoriceWatery NotesCardamom

Base

PatchouliAmbergrisSuedeCashmere WoodGuaiac WoodSandalwoodMoss

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Basil and Cashmere Wood. Durations are only published for 1881 Acqua Forte, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer100

Fall35

Winter9

Day100

Night17

Spring0

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 15%Party 10%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,522

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#64,168

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1881 Acqua ForteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cerruti 1881 Acqua Forte delivers a crisp splash of tart Japanese yuzu right out of the nozzle, tempered by a snappy crackle of green cardamom. It skips the sticky sweetness of modern mall releases. Instead, master perfumer Olivier Cresp leans into transparent, coastal air. A distinct marine wash of calone carries the…

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Oscar London Black Queen opens with a crisp snap of green basil and fresh apple before shifting into thick leather, dark licorice, and earthy patchouli. Soft suede and guaiac wood create a dense base that lingers for hours. Built for cold autumn nights and formal gatherings, it surrounds the wearer in a dry, dark enve…

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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, 1881 Acqua Forte or Black Queen?

1881 Acqua Forte takes 1 of 1 categories. 1881 Acqua Forte is rated 3.84/5 from 97 votes; Black Queen is rated 3.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose 1881 Acqua Forte for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Black Queen for a woody and leather character. Best in winter.

Do 1881 Acqua Forte and Black Queen smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Basil and Cashmere Wood.

Is 1881 Acqua Forte or Black Queen better for summer or winter?

1881 Acqua Forte suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 Acqua Forte and Black Queen?

1881 Acqua Forte has top notes of Yuzu and Cardamom, heart notes of Basil and Calone, a base of Palisander Rosewood and Cashmere Wood. Black Queen has top notes of Apple, Sicilian Bergamot, Mandarin and Basil, heart notes of Leather, Licorice, Watery Notes and Cardamom, a base of Patchouli, Ambergris, Suede and Cashmere Wood.