Fragrance comparison

1881 Bella Notte Man vs Misqaal

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 249 ratings analysed

5 wins

1881 Bella Notte Man

Cerruti

4.13204 votes

Rank #7,067 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

11%scent match

Clearly different

Misqaal

Tola

4.0445 votes

Rank #17,460 SweetFruity

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.
Misqaal
Choose it for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

1881 Bella Notte Man5/7

Misqaal2/7

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

MisqaalTola

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 204 votes

Have 44%Had 15%Want 40%

4.04/ 5 · 45 votes

Have 26%Had 6%Want 69%

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

44%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

45 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMisqaal

SillageMisqaal

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value46

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%

sweet100%

fruity92%

vanilla84%

amber77%

floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match11%Clearly different · both vanilla

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

RaspberryPlumPineappleHoneyBergamotPink PepperMandarin OrangeStar Anise

Heart

OrchidHeliotropeJasmineWormwoodCinnamonRoseLily-of-the-ValleyFrench orange flower

Base

IncenseVanillaLeatherAgarwood (Oud)Tonka BeanCastoreumCypriol Oil or NagarmothaLabdanum

InformationalShared notesCinnamon, Jasmine 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

Day88

Night100

Spring30

Summer30

Fall100

Winter40

Day100

Night36

Category winner1881 Bella Notte ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex19

Women0

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

Men0

Unisex86

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,067

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#17,460

PerfumerDhaher Bin Dhaher

Launched—

Reviews6

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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Tola Misqaal is a heavy, resinous powerhouse that starts with a rush of sweet pineapple, sticky honey, and dark plum before settling into a warm, spiced floral heart. Rather than fading into a simple vanilla, the perfume shifts on skin to reveal a smoky base of cypriol oil, animalic castoreum, and dry leather. It is 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 Misqaal?

1881 Bella Notte Man takes 5 of 7 categories. 1881 Bella Notte Man is rated 4.13/5 from 204 votes; Misqaal is rated 4.04/5 from 45 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 Misqaal for a sweet and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Bella Notte Man or Misqaal?

Misqaal lasts longest (Misqaal 86/100, 1881 Bella Notte Man 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Bella Notte Man or Misqaal?

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

Do 1881 Bella Notte Man and Misqaal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share vanilla accords. Common notes include Cinnamon, Jasmine and Vanilla.

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

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

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

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. Misqaal has top notes of Raspberry, Plum, Pineapple and Honey, heart notes of Orchid, Heliotrope, Jasmine and Wormwood, a base of Incense, Vanilla, Leather and Agarwood (Oud).