Fragrance comparison

1881 vs Theosiris Classique

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 8,740 ratings analysed

2 wins

1881

Cerruti

3.868,733 votes

Rank #1,611 PowderyFloral

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42%scent match

Some overlap

Theosiris Classique

Guy Bouchara

4.147 votes

Rank #39,160 White FloralFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1881 takes 2 of 5 categories.

1881
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Theosiris Classique
Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

18812/5

Theosiris Classique1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1881Cerruti

Theosiris ClassiqueGuy Bouchara

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.86/ 5 · 8,733 votes

Have 49%Had 51%Want 0%

4.14/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 30%Had 5%Want 64%

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

43%Love

43%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageTheosiris Classique

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%

white floral100%

floral92%

powdery84%

green77%

tuberose69%

musky61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both powdery and floral

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

Top20-30 mins

BergamotPeachHyacinth

Heart3-4 hrs

TuberoseJasmineNarcissusOrchidRoseGeraniumIrisCarnation

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskMossPatchouliVanillaBenzoinSandalwoodCedarAmber

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter41

Day100

Night32

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Work 35%Casual 30%Date 26%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,611

PerfumerClaire Cain Miller

Launched—

Reviews206

Overall rank#39,160

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Theosiris Classique by Guy Bouchara brings traditional French perfumery down to earth. Sprayed on skin, it delivers a punchy burst of green hyacinth alongside crisp bergamot and velvety peach skin. The first three minutes carry a noticeable alcohol vapor bite before settling. Then comes the lush floral core. White tub…

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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 Theosiris Classique?

1881 takes 2 of 5 categories. 1881 is rated 3.86/5 from 8,733 votes; Theosiris Classique is rated 4.14/5 from 7 votes. Choose 1881 for a powdery and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Theosiris Classique for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1881 or Theosiris Classique?

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

Which projects more, 1881 or Theosiris Classique?

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

Do 1881 and Theosiris Classique smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Iris, Rose, Jasmine and Bergamot.

Is 1881 or Theosiris Classique better for summer or winter?

1881 suits daytime wear; Theosiris Classique suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 and Theosiris Classique?

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. Theosiris Classique has top notes of Bergamot, Peach and Hyacinth, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Narcissus and Orchid, a base of Musk, Moss, Patchouli and Vanilla.