Fragrance comparison

1881 Bella Notte Man vs Grand Musk

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 357 ratings analysed

5 wins

1881 Bella Notte Man

Cerruti

4.13204 votes

Rank #7,090 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Grand Musk

Pana Dora

3.81153 votes

Rank #9,501 Warm SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1881 Bella Notte Man takes 5 of 7 categories.

1881 Bella Notte Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
Grand Musk
Choose it for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

1881 Bella Notte Man5/7

Grand Musk2/7

Ratings & consensus: 1881 Bella Notte Man
Community sentiment: 1881 Bella Notte Man
Longevity: Grand Musk
Sillage & projection: Grand Musk
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

Grand MuskPana Dora

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 204 votes

Have 44%Had 15%Want 40%

3.81/ 5 · 153 votes

Have 72%Had 28%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

43%Love

21%Like

15%Ok

16%Dislike

5%Hate

153 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityGrand Musk

SillageGrand Musk

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value45

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%

woody92%

rose84%

musky77%

amber69%

aromatic61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and aromatic

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

Bulgarian RoseCardamomGeraniumCorianderLavender

Heart

MuskBlueberryClovesCinnamonNutmegVanillaYlang-YlangWhite Magnolia

Base

LeatherPatchouliGuaiac WoodIncenseAmberCedar

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Coriander, Nutmeg and Cinnamon. 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

Spring37

Summer20

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winner1881 Bella Notte ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex19

Women0

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

Men48

Unisex45

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,090

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#9,501

PerfumerIbrahim Al Zoabi

Launched—

Reviews20

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 …

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Grand Musk opens with a prickly punch of cardamom and coriander before settling into a dense, animalic musk heart layered with dark Bulgarian rose and tart blueberry. The base locks down with heavy guaiac wood, incense, and leather. Built for freezing winter nights, it offers projection that easily cuts through cold a…

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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 Bella Notte Man or Grand Musk?

1881 Bella Notte Man takes 5 of 7 categories. 1881 Bella Notte Man is rated 4.13/5 from 204 votes; Grand Musk is rated 3.81/5 from 153 votes. Choose 1881 Bella Notte Man for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Grand Musk for a warm spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Bella Notte Man or Grand Musk?

Grand Musk lasts longest (Grand Musk 79/100, 1881 Bella Notte Man 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Bella Notte Man or Grand Musk?

Grand Musk projects furthest (Grand Musk 69/100, 1881 Bella Notte Man 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Bella Notte Man and Grand Musk smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Coriander, Nutmeg and Cinnamon.

Is 1881 Bella Notte Man or Grand Musk better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 1881 Bella Notte Man and Grand Musk?

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. Grand Musk has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, Cardamom, Geranium and Coriander, heart notes of Musk, Blueberry, Cloves and Cinnamon, a base of Leather, Patchouli, Guaiac Wood and Incense.