Fragrance comparison

1881 Bella Notte Man vs NU Leather

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 214 ratings analysed

4 wins

1881 Bella Notte Man

Cerruti

4.13204 votes

Rank #7,014 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

NU Leather

UERMI · 2019

3.7010 votes

Rank #60,609 WoodyLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1881 Bella Notte Man takes 4 of 6 categories.

1881 Bella Notte Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.
NU Leather
Choose it for a woody and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

1881 Bella Notte Man4/6

NU Leather2/6

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

NU LeatherUERMI

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 204 votes

Have 44%Had 15%Want 40%

3.70/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 13%Had 4%Want 83%

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

30%Love

30%Like

20%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

Longevity1881 Bella Notte Man

SillageNU Leather

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

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%

woody100%

leather90%

fresh spicy80%

powdery70%

animalic60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody 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

Notes

LeatherSandalwoodNutmegCashmeranSichuan Pepper

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerNU LeatherLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer50

Fall100

Winter60

Day88

Night100

Spring75

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day85

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men81

Unisex19

Women0

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 34%Date 29%Casual 27%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,014

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#60,609

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched2019

Reviews0

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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Do not expect heavy diesel fumes here. UERMI NU Leather takes a modern, tactile approach to animalic hide. Italian perfumer Luca Maffei replaces bitter birch tar with supple suede, grated nutmeg, and an energetic pinch of Sichuan pepper. The first few minutes deliver a bright, solvent-sharp lift before settling into 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 NU Leather?

1881 Bella Notte Man takes 4 of 6 categories. 1881 Bella Notte Man is rated 4.13/5 from 204 votes; NU Leather is rated 3.70/5 from 10 votes. Choose 1881 Bella Notte Man for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose NU Leather for a woody and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Bella Notte Man or NU Leather?

1881 Bella Notte Man lasts longest (1881 Bella Notte Man 63/100, NU Leather 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Bella Notte Man or NU Leather?

NU Leather projects furthest (NU Leather 70/100, 1881 Bella Notte Man 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Bella Notte Man and NU Leather smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Sichuan Pepper and Nutmeg.

Is 1881 Bella Notte Man or NU Leather better for summer or winter?

1881 Bella Notte Man suits evening wear; NU Leather suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 Bella Notte Man and NU Leather?

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. NU Leather features Leather, Sandalwood, Nutmeg, Cashmeran and Sichuan Pepper.