Fragrance comparison

1881 Acqua Forte vs Le Barbier de Tanger

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 394 ratings analysed

1881 Acqua Forte

Cerruti

3.8497 votes

Rank #15,522 Fresh SpicyWoody

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59%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Le Barbier de Tanger

MDCI Parfums

3.92297 votes

Rank #3,054 AromaticCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Le Barbier de Tanger takes 5 of 7 categories.

1881 Acqua Forte
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Le Barbier de Tanger
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

1881 Acqua Forte2/7

Le Barbier de Tanger5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1881 Acqua ForteCerruti

Le Barbier de TangerMDCI Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 97 votes

Have 34%Had 19%Want 47%

3.92/ 5 · 297 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

Category winnerLe Barbier de TangerRating 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

41%Love

36%Like

10%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

196 votes

Category winnerLe Barbier de TangerMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityLe Barbier de Tanger

SillageLe Barbier de Tanger

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value38

Category winner1881 Acqua ForteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

green69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

green84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

earthy61%

Scent match59%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

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

BergamotBasilLemonTangerineCaloneCardamom

Heart

PetitgrainLavenderPineappleGalbanumApple

Base

OakmossVetiverWoody NotesPatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Basil and Calone. 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

Spring100

Summer88

Fall0

Winter30

Day–

Night–

Category winner1881 Acqua ForteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men88

Unisex12

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,522

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#3,054

PerfumerAnne-Sophie Behaghel

Launched—

Reviews75

Category winnerLe Barbier de TangerHigher 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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Le Barbier de Tanger is a crisp, green aromatic fougere with a clean barbershop feel and a sharper modern edge. Reviewers often describe shaving cream, citrus, herbs, galbanum, oakmoss and vetiver, with some finding a subtle apple or pineapple lift in the heart. It suits wearers who want something polished, masculine …

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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 Le Barbier de Tanger?

Le Barbier de Tanger takes 5 of 7 categories. 1881 Acqua Forte is rated 3.84/5 from 97 votes; Le Barbier de Tanger is rated 3.92/5 from 297 votes. Choose 1881 Acqua Forte for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Le Barbier de Tanger for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Acqua Forte or Le Barbier de Tanger?

Le Barbier de Tanger lasts longest (Le Barbier de Tanger 75/100, 1881 Acqua Forte 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Acqua Forte or Le Barbier de Tanger?

Le Barbier de Tanger projects furthest (Le Barbier de Tanger 68/100, 1881 Acqua Forte 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Acqua Forte and Le Barbier de Tanger smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Basil and Calone.

Is 1881 Acqua Forte or Le Barbier de Tanger better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1881 Acqua Forte is the stronger pick. For winter, Le Barbier de Tanger is the stronger pick. 1881 Acqua Forte suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 Acqua Forte and Le Barbier de Tanger?

1881 Acqua Forte has top notes of Yuzu and Cardamom, heart notes of Basil and Calone, a base of Palisander Rosewood and Cashmere Wood. Le Barbier de Tanger has top notes of Bergamot, Basil, Lemon and Tangerine, heart notes of Petitgrain, Lavender, Pineapple and Galbanum, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Woody Notes and Patchouli.