Fragrance comparison

1881 Essentiel vs Eau de Rochas

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,688 ratings analysed

4 wins

1881 Essentiel

Cerruti

4.0588 votes

Rank #9,042 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

66%scent match

Closely related

Eau de Rochas

Rochas

3.961,600 votes

Rank #2,090 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1881 Essentiel takes 4 of 7 categories.

1881 Essentiel
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eau de Rochas
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

1881 Essentiel4/7

Eau de Rochas3/7

Ratings & consensus: Eau de Rochas
Community sentiment: 1881 Essentiel
Longevity: Eau de Rochas
Sillage & projection: 1881 Essentiel
Value for money: 1881 Essentiel
Versatility: 1881 Essentiel
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Eau de Rochas

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1881 EssentielCerruti

Eau de RochasRochas

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 88 votes

Have 48%Had 12%Want 40%

3.96/ 5 · 1,600 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

Category winnerEau de RochasRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

55%Like

9%Ok

5%Dislike

2%Hate

88 votes

35%Love

42%Like

6%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

1,492 votes

Category winner1881 EssentielMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityEau de Rochas

Sillage1881 Essentiel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value68

Category winner1881 EssentielBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

herbal53%

green42%

citrus100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

earthy53%

green42%

Scent match66%Closely related · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotMandarin OrangeCitrusesGrapefruit

Heart2-3 hrs

BasilPink PepperArtemisia

Base5-7 hrs

VetiverCedarOakmoss

Top

LimeLemonBasilBergamotGrapefruitMandarin OrangeVerbena

Heart

CorianderPatchouliCarnationNarcissusJasmineWild Rose

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Basil. Durations are only published for 1881 Essentiel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall59

Winter14

Day100

Night21

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter17

Day–

Night–

Category winner1881 EssentielMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Casual 44%Work 39%Date 10%Party 6%

Men4

Unisex56

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,042

PerfumerSonia Constant

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#2,090

PerfumerNicolas Mamounas

Launched—

Reviews185

Category winnerEau de RochasHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cerruti 1881 Essentiel is a crisp citrus fragrance built around sunlit Italian groves and dry Mediterranean herbs. The opening hits with a brisk splash of bergamot, bitter grapefruit, and juicy mandarin orange. It wakes you up immediately. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus zest softens into an aromatic core of …

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Eau de Rochas is a sharp, classic citrus aromatic that defines summer refreshment. Opening with a crisp, bracing blast of lemon and verbena, it settles into an earthy, mossy base that feels clean and composed. It is an ideal companion for high-heat days when you need something cooling, functional, and devoid of unnece…

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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 Essentiel or Eau de Rochas?

1881 Essentiel takes 4 of 7 categories. 1881 Essentiel is rated 4.05/5 from 88 votes; Eau de Rochas is rated 3.96/5 from 1,600 votes. Choose 1881 Essentiel for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on community sentiment, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eau de Rochas for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Essentiel or Eau de Rochas?

They last about the same: Eau de Rochas 59/100, 1881 Essentiel 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Essentiel or Eau de Rochas?

1881 Essentiel projects furthest (1881 Essentiel 58/100, Eau de Rochas 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Essentiel and Eau de Rochas smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Basil.

Is 1881 Essentiel or Eau de Rochas better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1881 Essentiel is the stronger pick. For winter, Eau de Rochas is the stronger pick. 1881 Essentiel suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 Essentiel and Eau de Rochas?

1881 Essentiel has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Citruses and Grapefruit, heart notes of Basil, Pink Pepper and Artemisia, a base of Vetiver, Cedar and Oakmoss. Eau de Rochas has top notes of Lime, Lemon, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of Coriander, Patchouli, Carnation and Narcissus, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk and Sandalwood.