Fragrance comparison

1881 Fairplay vs Fitnessence

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 71 ratings analysed

1881 Fairplay

Cerruti

3.9344 votes

Rank #18,136 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Fitnessence

House of Matriarch

3.4427 votes

Rank #55,728 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4.

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

1881 Fairplay4/8

Fitnessence4/8

Ratings & consensus: 1881 Fairplay
Community sentiment: 1881 Fairplay
Longevity: Fitnessence
Sillage & projection: 1881 Fairplay
Value for money: Fitnessence
Versatility: Fitnessence
Note pyramid (duration): Fitnessence
Fragranxe ranking: 1881 Fairplay

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1881 FairplayCerruti

FitnessenceHouse of Matriarch

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 37%Had 22%Want 41%

3.44/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 24%Had 7%Want 69%

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

30%Love

30%Like

4%Ok

30%Dislike

7%Hate

27 votes

Category winner1881 FairplayMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityFitnessence

Sillage1881 Fairplay

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value83

Category winnerFitnessenceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

citrus70%

warm spicy60%

herbal50%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

woody77%

green65%

warm spicy53%

amber42%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

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

Top15-30 mins

Bay LeafShisoKhellaClovesBasilGalbanumCorianderAtlas Cedar

Heart2-4 hrs

SpruceCypressTurmericCoffeeLavenderTexas CedarBarberryGreen Tea

Base6-8+ hrs

GinkgoImmortelleYohimbeSandalwoodGingerAgarwood (Oud)OlibanumMyrrh

Category winnerFitnessenceLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring94

Summer100

Fall39

Winter6

Day100

Night24

Spring100

Summer89

Fall100

Winter56

Day100

Night35

Category winnerFitnessenceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

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

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

Casual 45%Work 36%Date 12%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,136

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#55,728

PerfumerChristi Meshell

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1881 FairplayHigher 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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Fitnessence by House of Matriarch delivers an invigorating blast of crushed herbs and dry evergreen forest. The first spray snaps with sharp bay leaf, peppery shiso, and pungent basil before softening into brisk spruce needles and earthy green tea. It smells like stepping into a cold cedar grove after an intense trail…

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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 Fitnessence?

No clear winner: the 8 categories split 4–4. 1881 Fairplay is rated 3.93/5 from 44 votes; Fitnessence is rated 3.44/5 from 27 votes. Choose 1881 Fairplay for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Fitnessence for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Fairplay or Fitnessence?

Fitnessence lasts longest (Fitnessence 65/100, 1881 Fairplay 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Fairplay or Fitnessence?

1881 Fairplay projects furthest (1881 Fairplay 53/100, Fitnessence 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Fairplay and Fitnessence smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Coriander, Basil and Sandalwood.

Is 1881 Fairplay or Fitnessence better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 1881 Fairplay and Fitnessence?

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. Fitnessence has top notes of Bay Leaf, Shiso, Khella and Cloves, heart notes of Spruce, Cypress, Turmeric and Coffee, a base of Ginkgo, Immortelle, Yohimbe and Sandalwood.