Fragrance comparison

1881 Edition Blanche vs Ombre Rubis

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 197 ratings analysed

5 wins

1881 Edition Blanche

Cerruti

3.89117 votes

Rank #14,928 PowderyVanilla

Full profile Similar & dupes

33%scent match

Clearly different

Ombre Rubis

Jean Charles Brosseau

3.6780 votes

Rank #34,098 FruityWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1881 Edition Blanche takes 5 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.
Ombre Rubis
Choose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

1881 Edition Blanche5/7

Ombre Rubis1/7

Ratings & consensus: 1881 Edition Blanche
Community sentiment: 1881 Edition Blanche
Longevity: 1881 Edition Blanche
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: 1881 Edition Blanche
Versatility: Ombre Rubis
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

Ombre RubisJean Charles Brosseau

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 117 votes

Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%

3.67/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 21%Had 15%Want 63%

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

20%Love

50%Like

8%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

80 votes

Category winner1881 Edition BlancheMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

Longevity1881 Edition Blanche

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value53

¤ Price value50

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%

white floral92%

green84%

powdery77%

sweet69%

vanilla61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both powdery and vanilla

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

RhubarbAppleMimosaBergamot

Heart

Water JasmineOrange BlossomBlack CurrantViolet Leaf

Base

IrisCoconutMadagascar VanillaStyraxCedar

InformationalShared notesViolet Leaf, Bergamot, Black Currant and Mimosa. 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

Spring96

Summer48

Fall100

Winter83

Day100

Night61

Category winnerOmbre RubisMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

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

Men0

Unisex23

Women77

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,928

PerfumerAnnick Menardo

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#34,098

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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Ombre Rubis opens with a sharp burst of rhubarb and green apple before settling into a soft violet leaf and orange blossom heart. The scent dries down to a powdery iris and coconut base. It suits spring afternoons and casual daytime wear for those who enjoy a fruity floral with a dry, musky undertone.

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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 Ombre Rubis?

1881 Edition Blanche takes 5 of 7 categories. 1881 Edition Blanche is rated 3.89/5 from 117 votes; Ombre Rubis is rated 3.67/5 from 80 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 Ombre Rubis for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Edition Blanche or Ombre Rubis?

1881 Edition Blanche lasts longest (1881 Edition Blanche 60/100, Ombre Rubis 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Edition Blanche or Ombre Rubis?

Projection is very close: 1881 Edition Blanche 64/100, Ombre Rubis 64/100 for sillage.

Do 1881 Edition Blanche and Ombre Rubis smell similar?

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

Is 1881 Edition Blanche or Ombre Rubis better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 1881 Edition Blanche and Ombre Rubis?

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. Ombre Rubis has top notes of Rhubarb, Apple, Mimosa and Bergamot, heart notes of Water Jasmine, Orange Blossom, Black Currant and Violet Leaf, a base of Iris, Coconut, Madagascar Vanilla and Styrax.