Fragrance comparison

1881 Bella Notte Man vs Jacomo for Men Intense

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 281 ratings analysed

1881 Bella Notte Man

Cerruti

4.13204 votes

Rank #7,090 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

65%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Jacomo for Men Intense

Jacomo

4.1077 votes

Rank #5,418 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jacomo for Men Intense takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

1881 Bella Notte Man3/7

Jacomo for Men Intense4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1881 Bella Notte ManCerruti

Jacomo for Men IntenseJacomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 204 votes

Have 44%Had 15%Want 40%

4.10/ 5 · 77 votes

Have 38%Had 9%Want 53%

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

58%Love

26%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

2%Hate

43 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityJacomo for Men Intense

SillageJacomo for Men Intense

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value78

Category winnerJacomo for Men IntenseBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

leather69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match65%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and woody

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

LemonBergamotCinnamonCardamomNutmegJuniper

Heart

Orange BlossomelemiStar AniseLabdanum

Base

LeatherAgarwood (Oud)Guaiac WoodVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliCedarMusk

InformationalShared notesLemon, Cardamom, 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

Spring77

Summer0

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%

Men94

Unisex3

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,090

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#5,418

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerJacomo for Men IntenseHigher 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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Jacomo for Men Intense is a woody spicy fragrance that commands attention with its bold character. It opens with a sharp burst of lemon and juniper, settling into a heart of elemi and warm spices. This scent suits men who appreciate a rugged, grounded profile for cooler days or evenings when they want to project a con…

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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 Jacomo for Men Intense?

Jacomo for Men Intense takes 4 of 7 categories. 1881 Bella Notte Man is rated 4.13/5 from 204 votes; Jacomo for Men Intense is rated 4.10/5 from 77 votes. Choose 1881 Bella Notte Man for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Jacomo for Men Intense for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Bella Notte Man or Jacomo for Men Intense?

Jacomo for Men Intense lasts longest (Jacomo for Men Intense 75/100, 1881 Bella Notte Man 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Bella Notte Man or Jacomo for Men Intense?

Jacomo for Men Intense projects furthest (Jacomo for Men Intense 67/100, 1881 Bella Notte Man 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Bella Notte Man and Jacomo for Men Intense smell similar?

Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Lemon, Cardamom, Nutmeg and Cinnamon.

Is 1881 Bella Notte Man or Jacomo for Men Intense better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1881 Bella Notte Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Jacomo for Men Intense 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 Jacomo for Men Intense?

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. Jacomo for Men Intense has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Cinnamon and Cardamom, heart notes of Orange Blossom, elemi, Star Anise and Labdanum, a base of Leather, Agarwood (Oud), Guaiac Wood and Vetiver.