Fragrance comparison

1881 Amber pour Homme vs Verse

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 143 ratings analysed

2 wins

1881 Amber pour Homme

Cerruti

4.11142 votes

Rank #9,253 AmberWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

Verse

RoseMary

5.001 votes

Rank #45,847 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1881 Amber pour Homme takes 2 of 4 categories.

1881 Amber pour Homme
Choose it for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Verse
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

1881 Amber pour Homme2/4

Verse1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1881 Amber pour Homme
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Verse
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1881 Amber pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1881 Amber pour HommeCerruti

VerseRoseMary

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.11/ 5 · 142 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 17%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

55%Like

2%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

142 votes

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

Longevity1881 Amber pour Homme

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value55

¤ Price value100

Category winnerVerseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

amber100%

woody92%

green84%

lavender77%

aromatic69%

powdery61%

woody100%

citrus92%

musky84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

rose61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Green NotesViolet Leaf

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderJasmineRose

Base4-6 hrs

AmberCedarMuskVetiver

Top

Violet LeafBergamotMandarin OrangeOrangeGreen NotesAnise

Heart

RoseJasmineYlang-YlangOrange BlossomIrisPearPeachDried Plum

Base

MuskCedarSandalwoodPatchouliAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Violet Leaf, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for 1881 Amber pour Homme, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring65

Summer38

Fall100

Winter42

Day100

Night39

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Work 38%Casual 33%Date 22%Party 7%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,253

PerfumerUrsula Wandel

Launched—

Reviews23

Overall rank#45,847

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1881 Amber pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cerruti 1881 Amber pour Homme takes the familiar resinous warmth of amber and turns it sideways. It smells green, fresh, and surprisingly airy. The initial burst hits with sharp violet leaf and crushed garden stems before settling into clean lavender and muted rose petals. It never feels sticky. You do not get the hea…

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RoseMary Verse opens with a bright burst of bergamot, mandarin orange, and crisp green notes, immediately backed by a sharp kick of violet leaf. A touch of anise adds a cool, herbal fizz to the top before softer fruit accord details emerge. As it settles, the heart brings out jasmine, rose, and ripe peach over a stru…

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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 Amber pour Homme or Verse?

1881 Amber pour Homme takes 2 of 4 categories. 1881 Amber pour Homme is rated 4.11/5 from 142 votes; Verse is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose 1881 Amber pour Homme for a amber and woody character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Verse for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Amber pour Homme or Verse?

They last about the same: 1881 Amber pour Homme 61/100, Verse 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Amber pour Homme or Verse?

Projection is very close: 1881 Amber pour Homme 50/100, Verse 50/100 for sillage.

Do 1881 Amber pour Homme and Verse smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and powdery accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Violet Leaf, Jasmine and Rose.

Is 1881 Amber pour Homme or Verse better for summer or winter?

1881 Amber pour Homme suits daytime wear; Verse suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 Amber pour Homme and Verse?

1881 Amber pour Homme has top notes of Green Notes and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Amber, Cedar, Musk and Vetiver. Verse has top notes of Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Orange, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood and Patchouli.