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1881 Bella Notte Man vs Coca Chocola

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

Updated 333 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1881 Bella Notte Man takes 6 of 7 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, day or night wear.

  • Coca Chocola

    Choose it for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter.

1881 Bella Notte Man6/7
Coca Chocola1/7
Ratings & consensus
1881 Bella Notte Man
Community sentiment
1881 Bella Notte Man
Longevity
Coca Chocola
Sillage & projection
1881 Bella Notte Man
Value for money
1881 Bella Notte Man
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
Coca ChocolaRichard
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.13/ 5 · 204 votes
Have 44%Had 15%Want 40%
3.53/ 5 · 129 votes
Have 75%Had 25%Want 0%
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

15%Love
49%Like
17%Ok
13%Dislike
6%Hate

129 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate78
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate63
Category winners

LongevityCoca Chocola

Sillage1881 Bella Notte Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value75
¤ Price value36
Category winner1881 Bella Notte ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fresh spicy100%
citrus92%
warm spicy84%
aromatic77%
woody69%
vanilla61%
warm spicy100%
cacao92%
aromatic84%
sweet77%
vanilla69%
citrus61%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both warm spicy, aromatic and citrus

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
CocaVanillaCocoaNutmeg
Heart
LimeChocolateCardamom
Base
AmbroxanAlmond BlossomMuskCedar
InformationalShared notesLime, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Vanilla. 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
Day100
Night93
Spring42
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winner1881 Bella Notte ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men81
Unisex19
Women0
Men6
Unisex30
Women64
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,664

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#31,388

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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 →

Coca Chocola by Richard is a modern gourmand that aims to capture the fizzy, dark sweetness of cola. It centers on a profile of spiced cocoa, vanilla, and citrus. This fragrance is best suited for those who enjoy playful, sweet scents during the cooler autumn and winter months. Its profile is distinctly gourmand, focu…

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1881 Bella Notte Man or Coca Chocola?

1881 Bella Notte Man takes 6 of 7 categories. 1881 Bella Notte Man is rated 4.13/5 from 204 votes; Coca Chocola is rated 3.53/5 from 129 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, day or night wear. Choose Coca Chocola for a warm spicy and cacao character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Bella Notte Man or Coca Chocola?

They last about the same: Coca Chocola 65/100, 1881 Bella Notte Man 63/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Bella Notte Man or Coca Chocola?

1881 Bella Notte Man projects furthest (1881 Bella Notte Man 58/100, Coca Chocola 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Bella Notte Man and Coca Chocola smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Lime, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Vanilla.

Is 1881 Bella Notte Man or Coca Chocola better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1881 Bella Notte Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Coca Chocola is the stronger pick. 1881 Bella Notte Man suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 Bella Notte Man and Coca Chocola?

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. Coca Chocola has top notes of Coca, Vanilla, Cocoa and Nutmeg, heart notes of Lime, Chocolate and Cardamom, a base of Ambroxan, Almond Blossom, Musk and Cedar.

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