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1881 Edition Blanche vs Fleur de Mimosa

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

Updated 227 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Fleur de Mimosa takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • 1881 Edition Blanche

    Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Fleur de Mimosa

    Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

1881 Edition Blanche3/7
Fleur de Mimosa4/7
Ratings & consensus
Fleur de Mimosa
Community sentiment
Fleur de Mimosa
Longevity
1881 Edition Blanche
Sillage & projection
1881 Edition Blanche
Value for money
Fleur de Mimosa
Versatility
1881 Edition Blanche
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Fleur de Mimosa

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
1881 Edition BlancheCerruti
Fleur de MimosaAnd Other Stories
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.89/ 5 · 117 votes
Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%
4.06/ 5 · 110 votes
Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%
Category winnerFleur de MimosaRating 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

40%Love
44%Like
13%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate

104 votes

Category winnerFleur de MimosaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate72
⏱ Longevity52
〰 Sillage51
♥ Love / hate80
Category winners

Longevity1881 Edition Blanche

Sillage1881 Edition Blanche

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value53
¤ Price value81
Category winnerFleur de MimosaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
powdery100%
vanilla92%
yellow floral84%
floral77%
musky69%
ozonic61%
powdery100%
floral92%
yellow floral84%
white floral77%
fruity69%
almond61%
Scent match53%Some overlap · both powdery, floral and yellow floral

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
BergamotBlack CurrantAlmond
Heart
MimosaJasmineHeliotropeNutmeg
Base
AmberCedarMusk
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Currant, Mimosa and Heliotrope. 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
Summer68
Fall29
Winter12
Day100
Night11
Category winner1881 Edition BlancheMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex20
Women80
Casual 39%Work 35%Date 18%Party 8%
Men0
Unisex2
Women98
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,928

PerfumerAnnick Menardo

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#10,259

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerFleur de MimosaHigher 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…

Reviews →

Fleur de Mimosa by And Other Stories brings a bright, powdery yellow floral profile to daily wear. Jérôme Epinette centers this composition on sunny mimosa balanced by almond and bergamot. It feels best suited for warm spring afternoons when you want something light, clean, and uncomplicated that sits comfortably on 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 Fleur de Mimosa?

Fleur de Mimosa takes 4 of 7 categories. 1881 Edition Blanche is rated 3.89/5 from 117 votes; Fleur de Mimosa is rated 4.06/5 from 110 votes. Choose 1881 Edition Blanche for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fleur de Mimosa for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Edition Blanche or Fleur de Mimosa?

1881 Edition Blanche lasts longest (1881 Edition Blanche 60/100, Fleur de Mimosa 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Edition Blanche or Fleur de Mimosa?

1881 Edition Blanche projects furthest (1881 Edition Blanche 64/100, Fleur de Mimosa 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Edition Blanche and Fleur de Mimosa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, floral and yellow floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Currant, Mimosa and Heliotrope.

Is 1881 Edition Blanche or Fleur de Mimosa better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fleur de Mimosa is the stronger pick. For winter, 1881 Edition Blanche is the stronger pick. 1881 Edition Blanche suits daytime wear; Fleur de Mimosa suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 Edition Blanche and Fleur de Mimosa?

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. Fleur de Mimosa has top notes of Bergamot, Black Currant and Almond, heart notes of Mimosa, Jasmine, Heliotrope and Nutmeg, a base of Amber, Cedar and Musk.

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