Fragrance comparison

1881 Bella Notte Man vs Zante

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 211 ratings analysed

3 wins

1881 Bella Notte Man

Cerruti

4.13204 votes

Rank #7,090 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

68%scent match

Closely related

Zante

Thera Cosméticos

3.297 votes

Rank #62,052 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1881 Bella Notte Man takes 3 of 4 categories.

1881 Bella Notte Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.
Zante
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

1881 Bella Notte Man3/4

Zante1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Zante
Sillage & projection: 1881 Bella Notte Man
Value for money: 1881 Bella Notte Man
Versatility: Not scored
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

ZanteThera Cosméticos

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 204 votes

Have 44%Had 15%Want 40%

3.29/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 44%Had 11%Want 44%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

29%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

29%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityZante

Sillage1881 Bella Notte Man

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value61

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%

aromatic91%

citrus83%

fresh spicy74%

patchouli65%

warm spicy56%

Scent match68%Closely related · both citrus, fresh spicy 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

BergamotLemonGreen AppleLimeFennel

Heart

JuniperCardamomCuminCoriander

Base

CedarPatchouliSandalowoodVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesLime, Lemon, Cardamom and Coriander. 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

Spring100

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day60

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

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#7,090

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#62,052

PerfumerMário Torri Neto

Launched—

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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Zante by Thera Cosméticos opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, lime, and tart green apple that quickly meets an herbal fennel note. As it settles, warm cardamom and cumin add a dry spice over a heavy cedar and patchouli base. Built for cool spring mornings and evening wear, it offers a solid woody aromatic option for…

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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 Zante?

1881 Bella Notte Man takes 3 of 4 categories. 1881 Bella Notte Man is rated 4.13/5 from 204 votes; Zante is rated 3.29/5 from 7 votes. Choose 1881 Bella Notte Man for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear. Choose Zante for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Bella Notte Man or Zante?

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

Which projects more, 1881 Bella Notte Man or Zante?

Projection is very close: 1881 Bella Notte Man 58/100, Zante 57/100 for sillage.

Do 1881 Bella Notte Man and Zante smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lime, Lemon, Cardamom and Coriander.

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

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

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

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. Zante has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon, Green Apple and Lime, heart notes of Juniper, Cardamom, Cumin and Coriander, a base of Cedar, Patchouli, Sandalowood and Vetiver.