Fragrance comparison

1881 Edition Blanche vs Guimauve de Soie

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 136 ratings analysed

4 wins

1881 Edition Blanche

Cerruti

3.89117 votes

Rank #14,928 PowderyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

Guimauve de Soie

DSH Perfumes

4.0519 votes

Rank #21,428 PowderyViolet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1881 Edition Blanche takes 4 of 5 categories.

1881 Edition Blanche
Choose it for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Guimauve de Soie
Choose it for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

1881 Edition Blanche4/5

Guimauve de Soie1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1881 Edition BlancheCerruti

Guimauve de SoieDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 117 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

4.05/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 23%Had 5%Want 72%

Category winnerGuimauve de SoieRating 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

37%Love

42%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity48

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

Longevity1881 Edition Blanche

Sillage1881 Edition Blanche

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

vanilla92%

yellow floral84%

floral77%

musky69%

ozonic61%

powdery100%

violet92%

floral84%

vanilla77%

almond69%

musky61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both powdery, vanilla and 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

Top15-30 mins

Violet LeafAniseLemonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

Parma VioletOrris RootHeliotropeBitter AlmondCacaoBulgarian RoseMimosa

Base5-7 hrs

MuskVanillaCivetMossTonka BeanAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Australian Sandalwood

Category winner1881 Edition BlancheLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer38

Fall48

Winter28

Day100

Night31

Spring100

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 40%Work 30%Date 25%Party 6%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,928

PerfumerAnnick Menardo

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#21,428

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

Launched—

Reviews5

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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Guimauve de Soie translates directly to silk marshmallow, but this is far from a sticky candy bomb. The fragrance opens with a brief snap of green violet leaf and crisp bergamot before softening into a pillowy haze. You quickly pick up powdery Parma violet and buttery orris root, paired with the faint bitterness of gr…

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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 Guimauve de Soie?

1881 Edition Blanche takes 4 of 5 categories. 1881 Edition Blanche is rated 3.89/5 from 117 votes; Guimauve de Soie is rated 4.05/5 from 19 votes. Choose 1881 Edition Blanche for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Guimauve de Soie for a powdery and violet character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Edition Blanche or Guimauve de Soie?

1881 Edition Blanche lasts longest (1881 Edition Blanche 60/100, Guimauve de Soie 48/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Edition Blanche or Guimauve de Soie?

1881 Edition Blanche projects furthest (1881 Edition Blanche 64/100, Guimauve de Soie 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Edition Blanche and Guimauve de Soie smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery, vanilla and floral accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Bergamot, Mimosa and Heliotrope.

Is 1881 Edition Blanche or Guimauve de Soie better for summer or winter?

1881 Edition Blanche suits daytime wear; Guimauve de Soie suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 Edition Blanche and Guimauve de Soie?

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. Guimauve de Soie has top notes of Violet Leaf, Anise, Lemon and Bergamot, heart notes of Parma Violet, Orris Root, Heliotrope and Bitter Almond, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Civet and Moss.