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1881 Edition Blanche vs Silver Iris

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

Updated 1,300 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1881 Edition Blanche takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • 1881 Edition Blanche

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

  • Silver Iris

    Choose it for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring.

1881 Edition Blanche4/7
Silver Iris2/7
Ratings & consensus
Silver Iris
Community sentiment
Tie
Longevity
Silver Iris
Sillage & projection
1881 Edition Blanche
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
Silver IrisAtelier Cologne
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.89/ 5 · 117 votes
Have 54%Had 46%Want 0%
3.97/ 5 · 1,183 votes
Have 67%Had 33%Want 0%
Category winnerSilver IrisRating 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

35%Love
43%Like
6%Ok
15%Dislike
1%Hate

1,183 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity60
〰 Sillage64
♥ Love / hate72
⏱ Longevity68
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate74
Category winners

LongevitySilver Iris

Sillage1881 Edition Blanche

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value53
¤ Price value42
Category winner1881 Edition BlancheBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
powdery100%
vanilla92%
yellow floral84%
floral77%
musky69%
ozonic61%
powdery100%
iris92%
fruity84%
woody77%
earthy69%
ozonic61%
Scent match34%Clearly different · both powdery 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
Black CurrantTangerinePink Pepper
Heart
IrisViolet LeafMimosa
Base
MuskPatchouliWhite Amber
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
Summer0
Fall0
Winter72
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%
Men4
Unisex36
Women61
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,928

PerfumerAnnick Menardo

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#24,541

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

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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Silver Iris by Atelier Cologne opens with a sharp burst of tart black currant and tangy tangerine, dusted with spicy pink pepper. The fragrance quickly shifts into its core identity: a dense, powdery iris supported by green violet leaf and soft mimosa. Instead of staying bright like typical citrus colognes, it settles…

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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 Silver Iris?

1881 Edition Blanche takes 4 of 7 categories. 1881 Edition Blanche is rated 3.89/5 from 117 votes; Silver Iris is rated 3.97/5 from 1,183 votes. Choose 1881 Edition Blanche for a powdery and vanilla character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Silver Iris for a powdery and iris character. Wins on ratings & consensus and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Edition Blanche or Silver Iris?

Silver Iris lasts longest (Silver Iris 68/100, 1881 Edition Blanche 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Edition Blanche or Silver Iris?

1881 Edition Blanche projects furthest (1881 Edition Blanche 64/100, Silver Iris 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Edition Blanche and Silver Iris smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and ozonic accords. Common notes include Violet Leaf, Black Currant, Mimosa and Musk.

Is 1881 Edition Blanche or Silver Iris better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 1881 Edition Blanche and Silver Iris?

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. Silver Iris has top notes of Black Currant, Tangerine and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Iris, Violet Leaf and Mimosa, a base of Musk, Patchouli and White Amber.

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