Fragrance comparison

1881 vs al01

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 8,894 ratings analysed

5 wins

1881

Cerruti

3.868,733 votes

Rank #1,611 PowderyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

al01

biehl parfumkunstwerke

3.43161 votes

Rank #13,998 FruityGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1881 takes 5 of 7 categories.

1881
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
al01
Choose it for a fruity and green character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

18815/7

al011/7

Ratings & consensus: 1881
Community sentiment: 1881
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: 1881
Value for money: 1881
Versatility: al01
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1881

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1881Cerruti

al01biehl parfumkunstwerke

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 8,733 votes

Have 49%Had 51%Want 0%

3.43/ 5 · 161 votes

Have 33%Had 26%Want 41%

Category winner1881Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

49%Like

6%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

8,733 votes

17%Love

53%Like

4%Ok

25%Dislike

1%Hate

110 votes

Category winner1881Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

LongevityTie

Sillage1881

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value63

Category winner1881Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

floral92%

yellow floral84%

herbal77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

fruity100%

green92%

sweet84%

powdery77%

floral69%

aromatic61%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both powdery, floral and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

MimosaIrisRoseFreesiaVioletLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

ChamomileNarcissusGalbanumGeraniumCorianderBrazilian RosewoodOrange BlossomTuberose

Base6-8 hrs

MuskSandalwoodCedarVanillaAmber

Top

GalbanumPineapplePeachRaspberryBlack CurrantBasilBergamot

Heart

NarcissusVioletOrchidAfrican Orange FlowerFreesiaGardeniaYlang-YlangJasmine

Base

IrisOakmossMuskVetiverSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesIris, Freesia, Violet and Jasmine. Durations are only published for 1881, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter41

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer92

Fall46

Winter19

Day100

Night26

Category winneral01Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

Work 43%Casual 36%Date 15%Party 6%

Men0

Unisex31

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,611

PerfumerClaire Cain Miller

Launched—

Reviews206

Overall rank#13,998

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winner1881Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cerruti 1881 for women smells like sun-dried linen spread over a field of wild herbs. It opens with an unmistakable rush of powdery mimosa, dewy freesia, and bitter roman chamomile. That opening packs a punch. Do not judge it from the atomizer mist. Give the alcohol two minutes to dissipate. As the scent warms on puls…

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al01 by biehl parfumkunstwerke is a Floral fragrance for women and men. al01 was launched in 2007. The nose behind this fragrance is Arturetto Landi. Top notes are Galbanum, Pineapple, Peach, Raspberry, Black Currant, Basil and Bergamot; middle notes are Narcissus, Violet, Orchid, African Orange Flower, Freesia, Garde…

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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 or al01?

1881 takes 5 of 7 categories. 1881 is rated 3.86/5 from 8,733 votes; al01 is rated 3.43/5 from 161 votes. Choose 1881 for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose al01 for a fruity and green character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1881 or al01?

They last about the same: 1881 70/100, al01 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 1881 or al01?

1881 projects furthest (1881 62/100, al01 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 and al01 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Iris, Freesia, Violet and Jasmine.

Is 1881 or al01 better for summer or winter?

For summer, al01 is the stronger pick. For winter, 1881 is the stronger pick. 1881 suits daytime wear; al01 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 and al01?

1881 has top notes of Mimosa, Iris, Rose and Freesia, heart notes of Chamomile, Narcissus, Galbanum and Geranium, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Cedar and Vanilla. al01 has top notes of Galbanum, Pineapple, Peach and Raspberry, heart notes of Narcissus, Violet, Orchid and African Orange Flower, a base of Iris, Oakmoss, Musk and Vetiver.