Fragrance comparison

1881 Essentiel vs Magnifico Patchouli

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 109 ratings analysed

4 wins

1881 Essentiel

Cerruti

4.0588 votes

Rank #9,042 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

Magnifico Patchouli

Angelo Caroli

3.2921 votes

Rank #57,712 Warm SpicyPatchouli

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1881 Essentiel takes 4 of 5 categories.

1881 Essentiel
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Magnifico Patchouli
Choose it for a warm spicy and patchouli character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

1881 Essentiel4/5

Magnifico Patchouli1/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1881 EssentielCerruti

Magnifico PatchouliAngelo Caroli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 88 votes

Have 48%Had 12%Want 40%

3.29/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 39%Had 10%Want 51%

Category winner1881 EssentielRating 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

29%Love

19%Like

14%Ok

29%Dislike

10%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate57

Category winners

LongevityMagnifico Patchouli

Sillage1881 Essentiel

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value38

Category winner1881 EssentielBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

herbal53%

green42%

warm spicy100%

patchouli88%

woody77%

cinnamon65%

fresh spicy53%

earthy42%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody 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

Mandarin OrangeGrapefruitBergamot

Heart

CinnamonCloveGeraniumBasilRosemaryNutmeg

Base

PatchouliGuaiac WoodOakmossVetiver

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

Spring42

Summer17

Fall92

Winter100

Day80

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

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

Men57

Unisex14

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,042

PerfumerSonia Constant

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#57,712

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1881 EssentielHigher 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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Angelo Caroli Magnifico Patchouli opens with a sharp burst of mandarin orange and grapefruit, pinned down by aromatic basil. The citrus recedes quickly, letting warm cinnamon and pungent clove take control of the heart. As the fragrance settles, dark patchouli and dry guaiac wood form a heavy, earthy base that clings …

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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 Magnifico Patchouli?

1881 Essentiel takes 4 of 5 categories. 1881 Essentiel is rated 4.05/5 from 88 votes; Magnifico Patchouli is rated 3.29/5 from 21 votes. Choose 1881 Essentiel for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Magnifico Patchouli for a warm spicy and patchouli character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Essentiel or Magnifico Patchouli?

Magnifico Patchouli lasts longest (Magnifico Patchouli 73/100, 1881 Essentiel 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Essentiel or Magnifico Patchouli?

1881 Essentiel projects furthest (1881 Essentiel 58/100, Magnifico Patchouli 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Essentiel and Magnifico Patchouli smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Basil.

Is 1881 Essentiel or Magnifico Patchouli better for summer or winter?

1881 Essentiel suits daytime wear; Magnifico Patchouli suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 Essentiel and Magnifico Patchouli?

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. Magnifico Patchouli has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Bergamot, heart notes of Cinnamon, Clove, Geranium and Basil, a base of Patchouli, Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss and Vetiver.