Fragrance comparison

1881 Essentiel vs Signature IV

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 91 ratings analysed

2 wins

1881 Essentiel

Cerruti

4.0588 votes

Rank #9,042 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Signature IV

Western Valley Avenue London

4.673 votes

Rank #46,898 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1881 Essentiel takes 2 of 2 categories.

1881 Essentiel
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Signature IV
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

1881 Essentiel2/2

Signature IV0/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
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

Signature IVWestern Valley Avenue London

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.05/ 5 · 88 votes

Have 48%Had 12%Want 40%

4.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 13%Had 4%Want 83%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

67%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value0

Category winner1881 EssentielBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic88%

fresh spicy77%

woody65%

herbal53%

green42%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

amber61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus 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

BergamotCassisGrapefruitAppleMandarin OrangeNeroliNutmegPink Pepper

Heart

CardamonGeraniumJasmineJuniperLavenderLily-of-the-ValleyRoseRosemary

Base

AmberBenzoinCedarCinnamonLabdanumelemiFirLeather

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Pink Pepper. 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

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

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

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,042

PerfumerSonia Constant

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#46,898

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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Signature IV is a dense aromatic woody scent built around bright citrus, pepper, herbs, and a warm ambered base. It opens brisk and spicy, then settles into lavender, juniper, soft florals, moss, leather, and vanilla-tonka warmth. This looks best for someone who likes classic masculine structure with a fuller, slightl…

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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 Signature IV?

1881 Essentiel takes 2 of 2 categories. 1881 Essentiel is rated 4.05/5 from 88 votes; Signature IV is rated 4.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose 1881 Essentiel for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Signature IV for a aromatic and woody character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do 1881 Essentiel and Signature IV smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Grapefruit and Pink Pepper.

Is 1881 Essentiel or Signature IV better for summer or winter?

1881 Essentiel suits daytime wear; Signature IV suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 Essentiel and Signature IV?

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. Signature IV has top notes of Bergamot, Cassis, Grapefruit and Apple, heart notes of Cardamon, Geranium, Jasmine and Juniper, a base of Amber, Benzoin, Cedar and Cinnamon.