Fragrance comparison

1881 Bella Notte Woman vs Absolute Woman

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 347 ratings analysed

6 wins

1881 Bella Notte Woman

Cerruti

3.8092 votes

Rank #17,062 CitrusMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Absolute Woman

Bruno Banani

3.24255 votes

Rank #20,067 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1881 Bella Notte Woman takes 6 of 7 categories.

1881 Bella Notte Woman
Choose it for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear.
Absolute Woman
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

1881 Bella Notte Woman6/7

Absolute Woman1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1881 Bella Notte WomanCerruti

Absolute WomanBruno Banani

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 92 votes

Have 25%Had 18%Want 56%

3.24/ 5 · 255 votes

Have 39%Had 44%Want 17%

Category winner1881 Bella Notte WomanRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

60%Like

2%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

92 votes

7%Love

48%Like

7%Ok

37%Dislike

1%Hate

255 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate56

Category winners

Longevity1881 Bella Notte Woman

Sillage1881 Bella Notte Woman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value56

¤ Price value72

Category winnerAbsolute WomanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

musky92%

white floral84%

fruity77%

sweet69%

powdery61%

citrus100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

rose77%

woody69%

soft spicy61%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both citrus, fruity and sweet

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

BlackberryBergamot

Heart2-3 hrs

Orange Blossom

Base4-6 hrs

MuskVanillaAmber

Top

LitchiPink PepperPink GrapefruitBlackberryBergamot

Heart

RoseMarigoldJasmineOrange Blossom

Base

AmberCedarMossVanillaPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesBlackberry, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Musk. Durations are only published for 1881 Bella Notte Woman, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer58

Fall63

Winter42

Day85

Night100

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter22

Day–

Night–

Category winner1881 Bella Notte WomanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex14

Women86

Date 31%Casual 29%Work 27%Party 13%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,062

PerfumerAurélien Guichard

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#20,067

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winner1881 Bella Notte WomanHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cerruti 1881 Bella Notte Woman balances tart dark fruit with a clean, breezy floral heart. It starts with a sharp splash of Sicilian bergamot and crushed blackberry. The tartness wakes up your nose quickly. Soon, waxy orange blossom unfolds across the center, giving the composition a sun-warmed Mediterranean feel. The…

Reviews →

This floral fruity scent pairs sweet, tart litchi with a noticeable pink grapefruit kick. Launched in 2015, it settles into a quiet, musky drydown that works well for casual daytime wear in warm spring weather.

Reviews →

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 Woman or Absolute Woman?

1881 Bella Notte Woman takes 6 of 7 categories. 1881 Bella Notte Woman is rated 3.80/5 from 92 votes; Absolute Woman is rated 3.24/5 from 255 votes. Choose 1881 Bella Notte Woman for a citrus and musky character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, evening wear. Choose Absolute Woman for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Bella Notte Woman or Absolute Woman?

1881 Bella Notte Woman lasts longest (1881 Bella Notte Woman 62/100, Absolute Woman 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Bella Notte Woman or Absolute Woman?

1881 Bella Notte Woman projects furthest (1881 Bella Notte Woman 67/100, Absolute Woman 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Bella Notte Woman and Absolute Woman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fruity and sweet accords. Common notes include Blackberry, Bergamot, Orange Blossom and Musk.

Is 1881 Bella Notte Woman or Absolute Woman better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 1881 Bella Notte Woman and Absolute Woman?

1881 Bella Notte Woman has top notes of Blackberry and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Amber. Absolute Woman has top notes of Litchi, Pink Pepper, Pink Grapefruit and Blackberry, heart notes of Rose, Marigold, Jasmine and Orange Blossom, a base of Amber, Cedar, Moss and Vanilla.