Fragrance comparison

1881 vs Syceus

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 8,733 ratings analysed

1 wins

1881

Cerruti

3.868,733 votes

Rank #1,648 PowderyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

Syceus

Amphore

—0 votes

Rank #76,945 White FloralFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1881 takes 1 of 1 categories.

1881
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Syceus
Choose it for a white floral and floral character.

18811/1

Syceus0/1

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1881Cerruti

SyceusAmphore

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 8,733 votes

Have 49%Had 51%Want 0%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 20%Had 20%Want 60%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

floral92%

yellow floral84%

herbal77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

white floral100%

floral92%

fruity84%

woody77%

green69%

citrus61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both floral 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

Sweet OrangeBlackcurrantGalbanumFig

Heart

Lily of the ValleyOrange BlossomFreesiaVioletRose

Base

White MuskCedarwood

InformationalShared notesRose, Freesia, Violet and Galbanum. 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

Night25

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,648

PerfumerClaire Cain Miller

Launched—

Reviews206

Overall rank#76,945

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Syceus by Amphore is a unisex floral fruity scent built around a bright, sun-drenched fig accord. It combines the sweetness of orange and blackcurrant with a leafy green base, making it ideal for spring and summer daytime wear. The blend feels natural and clean on the skin, offering a refreshing, vibrant profile for 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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Do 1881 and Syceus smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and woody accords. Common notes include Rose, Freesia, Violet and Galbanum.

Is 1881 or Syceus better for summer or winter?

1881 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 and Syceus?

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. Syceus has top notes of Sweet Orange, Blackcurrant, Galbanum and Fig, heart notes of Lily of the Valley, Orange Blossom, Freesia and Violet, a base of White Musk and Cedarwood.