Fragrance comparison

1881 Fairplay vs Eau Fresh

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 119 ratings analysed

1881 Fairplay

Cerruti

3.9344 votes

Rank #18,136 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Eau Fresh

Jacques Bogart

3.8075 votes

Rank #12,405 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau Fresh takes 5 of 7 categories.

1881 Fairplay
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Eau Fresh
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer.

1881 Fairplay2/7

Eau Fresh5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1881 FairplayCerruti

Eau FreshJacques Bogart

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 37%Had 22%Want 41%

3.80/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 27%Had 18%Want 55%

Category winner1881 FairplayRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

59%Like

0%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

44 votes

33%Love

58%Like

2%Ok

6%Dislike

2%Hate

64 votes

Category winnerEau FreshMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityEau Fresh

SillageEau Fresh

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value60

Category winner1881 FairplayBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

citrus70%

warm spicy60%

herbal50%

aromatic100%

woody88%

citrus77%

fresh spicy65%

green53%

white floral42%

Scent match58%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Amalfi LemonCorianderPepper

Heart2-3 hrs

BasilNutmegRosemary

Base3-5 hrs

SandalwoodTonka BeanPatchouli

Top

TarragonGrapefruitAmalfi LemonPineappleMandarin OrangeAniseGalbanum

Heart

GeraniumLavenderJasmineRosemaryLily-of-the-ValleyNutmegCoriander

Base

PineVetyveroak mossPatchouli

InformationalShared notesAmalfi Lemon, Coriander, Nutmeg and Rosemary. Durations are only published for 1881 Fairplay, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer100

Fall39

Winter6

Day100

Night24

Spring87

Summer100

Fall37

Winter16

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEau FreshMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

Casual 41%Work 36%Date 14%Party 9%

Men75

Unisex17

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,136

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#12,405

PerfumerDominique Preyssas

Launched—

Reviews12

Category winnerEau FreshHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cerruti 1881 Fairplay opens with a zesty splash of Amalfi lemon, sharpened by coriander and freshly ground pepper. It feels instantly crisp and awakening on skin. Within fifteen minutes, the brisk citrus settles into a verdant heart of green basil, savory rosemary, and a subtle grating of warm nutmeg. As the fragrance…

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Eau Fresh by Jacques Bogart is an aromatic green fragrance released in 1993. It features a bright opening of grapefruit and lemon, quickly transitioning into a crisp heart of lavender and rosemary. The base of pine and vetiver provides a clean, classic finish. This scent is an excellent choice for casual spring and su…

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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 Fairplay or Eau Fresh?

Eau Fresh takes 5 of 7 categories. 1881 Fairplay is rated 3.93/5 from 44 votes; Eau Fresh is rated 3.80/5 from 75 votes. Choose 1881 Fairplay for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Eau Fresh for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Fairplay or Eau Fresh?

Eau Fresh lasts longest (Eau Fresh 66/100, 1881 Fairplay 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Fairplay or Eau Fresh?

Eau Fresh projects furthest (Eau Fresh 58/100, 1881 Fairplay 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Fairplay and Eau Fresh smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Amalfi Lemon, Coriander, Nutmeg and Rosemary.

Is 1881 Fairplay or Eau Fresh better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1881 Fairplay is the stronger pick. For winter, Eau Fresh is the stronger pick. 1881 Fairplay suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 Fairplay and Eau Fresh?

1881 Fairplay has top notes of Amalfi Lemon, Coriander and Pepper, heart notes of Basil, Nutmeg and Rosemary, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean and Patchouli. Eau Fresh has top notes of Tarragon, Grapefruit, Amalfi Lemon and Pineapple, heart notes of Geranium, Lavender, Jasmine and Rosemary, a base of Pine, Vetyver, oak moss and Patchouli.