Fragrance comparison

1881 vs Exalted

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 8,758 ratings analysed

4 wins

1881

Cerruti

3.868,733 votes

Rank #1,611 PowderyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Exalted

Boadicea the Victorious

3.8425 votes

Rank #26,711 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1881 takes 4 of 7 categories.

1881
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Exalted
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

18814/7

Exalted3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1881Cerruti

ExaltedBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 8,733 votes

Have 49%Had 51%Want 0%

3.84/ 5 · 25 votes

Have 19%Had 6%Want 75%

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

40%Love

32%Like

12%Ok

4%Dislike

12%Hate

25 votes

Category winner1881Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity86

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityExalted

SillageExalted

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value16

Category winner1881Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

floral92%

yellow floral84%

herbal77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

woody84%

powdery77%

tuberose69%

sweet61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both powdery and woody

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

OrangeGreen AccordLemonMandarin OrangeTomato LeafBergamot

Heart

TuberoseOrange BlossomIrisClovesVioletRoseLitchiGeranium

Base

HoneyCedarMossVanillaSandalwoodAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesIris, Rose, Violet and Bergamot. 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

Spring71

Summer43

Fall100

Winter57

Day100

Night71

Category winnerExaltedMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

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

Men13

Unisex63

Women25

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,611

PerfumerClaire Cain Miller

Launched—

Reviews206

Overall rank#26,711

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Exalted opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange, tart bergamot, and snap-crisp green tomato leaf. As the initial citrus sting quietens down on skin, a thick heart of tuberose and orange blossom takes over the room. Soft violet and powdery iris cushion the heavy white florals, adding a cool, slightly chalky texture. …

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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 Exalted?

1881 takes 4 of 7 categories. 1881 is rated 3.86/5 from 8,733 votes; Exalted is rated 3.84/5 from 25 votes. Choose 1881 for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Exalted for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1881 or Exalted?

Exalted lasts longest (Exalted 86/100, 1881 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1881 or Exalted?

Exalted projects furthest (Exalted 75/100, 1881 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 and Exalted smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and woody accords. Common notes include Iris, Rose, Violet and Bergamot.

Is 1881 or Exalted better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 1881 and Exalted?

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. Exalted has top notes of Orange, Green Accord, Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Orange Blossom, Iris and Cloves, a base of Honey, Cedar, Moss and Vanilla.