Fragrance comparison

1881 Bella Notte Man vs Baraja

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 265 ratings analysed

5 wins

1881 Bella Notte Man

Cerruti

4.13204 votes

Rank #7,090 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

68%scent match

Closely related

Baraja

Acqua di Biella

3.7361 votes

Rank #12,135 CitrusWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1881 Bella Notte Man takes 5 of 6 categories.

1881 Bella Notte Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.
Baraja
Choose it for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

1881 Bella Notte Man5/6

Baraja1/6

Ratings & consensus: 1881 Bella Notte Man
Community sentiment: 1881 Bella Notte Man
Longevity: Baraja
Sillage & projection: 1881 Bella Notte Man
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: 1881 Bella Notte Man
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1881 Bella Notte Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1881 Bella Notte ManCerruti

BarajaAcqua di Biella

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 204 votes

Have 44%Had 15%Want 40%

3.73/ 5 · 61 votes

Have 17%Had 15%Want 67%

Category winner1881 Bella Notte ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

35%Love

51%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

204 votes

36%Love

40%Like

8%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

25 votes

Category winner1881 Bella Notte ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityBaraja

Sillage1881 Bella Notte Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

citrus100%

warm spicy90%

fresh spicy80%

aromatic70%

woody60%

iris50%

Scent match68%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CitronLimeLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Sichuan PepperCardamomCorianderNutmegCinnamonJuniperJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaCedarPatchouliMusk

Top

LemonLimeCitron

Heart

NutmegCardamomIrisCinnamonCumin

Base

Woodsy NotesAmber

InformationalShared notesCitron, Lime, Lemon and Cardamom. Durations are only published for 1881 Bella Notte Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer50

Fall100

Winter60

Day88

Night100

Spring100

Summer100

Fall40

Winter10

Day100

Night13

Category winner1881 Bella Notte ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex19

Women0

Work 33%Date 29%Casual 26%Party 12%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,090

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#12,135

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews26

Category winner1881 Bella Notte ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cerruti 1881 Bella Notte Man opens with an energetic flash of citron, tart lime, and bright lemon. The sharp citrus burst settles within minutes, clearing room for a dry spice market profile dominated by prickly Sichuan pepper, green cardamom, and grated nutmeg. As warmth builds on skin, creamy cedar shavings, smooth …

Reviews →

Baraja by Acqua di Biella is a Woody Spicy fragrance for women and men. Baraja was launched in 2002. The nose behind this fragrance is Maurizio Cerizza. Top notes are Lemon, Lime and Citron; middle notes are Nutmeg, Cardamom, Iris, Cinnamon and Cumin; base notes are Woodsy Notes and Amber.

Reviews →

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 Bella Notte Man or Baraja?

1881 Bella Notte Man takes 5 of 6 categories. 1881 Bella Notte Man is rated 4.13/5 from 204 votes; Baraja is rated 3.73/5 from 61 votes. Choose 1881 Bella Notte Man for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Baraja for a citrus and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Bella Notte Man or Baraja?

Baraja lasts longest (Baraja 66/100, 1881 Bella Notte Man 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Bella Notte Man or Baraja?

Projection is very close: 1881 Bella Notte Man 58/100, Baraja 56/100 for sillage.

Do 1881 Bella Notte Man and Baraja smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Citron, Lime, Lemon and Cardamom.

Is 1881 Bella Notte Man or Baraja better for summer or winter?

For summer, Baraja is the stronger pick. For winter, 1881 Bella Notte Man is the stronger pick. 1881 Bella Notte Man suits evening wear; Baraja suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 Bella Notte Man and Baraja?

1881 Bella Notte Man has top notes of Citron, Lime and Lemon, heart notes of Sichuan Pepper, Cardamom, Coriander and Nutmeg, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, Patchouli and Musk. Baraja has top notes of Lemon, Lime and Citron, heart notes of Nutmeg, Cardamom, Iris and Cinnamon, a base of Woodsy Notes and Amber.