Fragrance comparison

1881 Edition Blanche vs Eau Gourmande Violette

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 228 ratings analysed

6 wins

1881 Edition Blanche

Cerruti

3.89117 votes

Rank #14,928 PowderyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Eau Gourmande Violette

Laura Mercier

3.54111 votes

Rank #35,528 FruityOzonic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1881 Edition Blanche takes 6 of 7 categories.

1881 Edition Blanche
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eau Gourmande Violette
Choose it for a fruity and ozonic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring.

1881 Edition Blanche6/7

Eau Gourmande Violette1/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1881 Edition BlancheCerruti

Eau Gourmande VioletteLaura Mercier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 117 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

3.54/ 5 · 111 votes

Have 30%Had 29%Want 41%

Category winner1881 Edition BlancheRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

26%Love

52%Like

5%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

117 votes

29%Love

43%Like

1%Ok

28%Dislike

0%Hate

105 votes

Category winner1881 Edition BlancheMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

Longevity1881 Edition Blanche

SillageEau Gourmande Violette

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value38

Category winner1881 Edition BlancheBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

vanilla92%

yellow floral84%

floral77%

musky69%

ozonic61%

fruity100%

ozonic92%

aquatic84%

floral77%

green69%

sweet61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both floral and ozonic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Violet LeafBergamotBlack Currant

Heart2-4 hrs

MimosaHeliotrope

Base6-8+ hrs

VanillaMusk

Top

Violet LeafBlack Currant

Heart

MimosaPeony

Base

RaspberryVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Black Currant, Mimosa and Musk. Durations are only published for 1881 Edition Blanche, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer38

Fall48

Winter28

Day100

Night31

Spring100

Summer65

Fall0

Winter31

Day–

Night–

Category winner1881 Edition BlancheMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

Casual 39%Work 35%Date 18%Party 8%

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,928

PerfumerAnnick Menardo

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#35,528

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1881 Edition BlancheHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cerruti 1881 Edition Blanche puts a fresh, modern spin on the classic powdery floral. The opening bursts with dewy violet leaf and zesty bergamot, cutting through the air with a crisp green bite. It settles down fast. Within twenty minutes, bright yellow mimosa blossom and almond-tinged heliotrope emerge to create a s…

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Eau Gourmande Violette by Laura Mercier opens with a bright, crisp blend of violet leaf and black currant. It settles into a soft floral heart of mimosa and peony, grounded by a slightly sweet base of raspberry and musk. This feminine, fruity floral works best for casual spring days when you want a clean, airy scent t…

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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 Edition Blanche or Eau Gourmande Violette?

1881 Edition Blanche takes 6 of 7 categories. 1881 Edition Blanche is rated 3.89/5 from 117 votes; Eau Gourmande Violette is rated 3.54/5 from 111 votes. Choose 1881 Edition Blanche for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eau Gourmande Violette for a fruity and ozonic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Edition Blanche or Eau Gourmande Violette?

They last about the same: 1881 Edition Blanche 60/100, Eau Gourmande Violette 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Edition Blanche or Eau Gourmande Violette?

Projection is very close: Eau Gourmande Violette 65/100, 1881 Edition Blanche 64/100 for sillage.

Do 1881 Edition Blanche and Eau Gourmande Violette smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral and ozonic accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Black Currant, Mimosa and Musk.

Is 1881 Edition Blanche or Eau Gourmande Violette better for summer or winter?

For summer, Eau Gourmande Violette is the stronger pick. For winter, Eau Gourmande Violette is the stronger pick. 1881 Edition Blanche suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 Edition Blanche and Eau Gourmande Violette?

1881 Edition Blanche has top notes of Violet Leaf, Bergamot and Black Currant, heart notes of Mimosa and Heliotrope, a base of Vanilla and Musk. Eau Gourmande Violette has top notes of Violet Leaf and Black Currant, heart notes of Mimosa and Peony, a base of Raspberry, Vetiver and Musk.