Fragrance comparison

1881 Fairplay vs MCM Blue Silver

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 46 ratings analysed

3 wins

1881 Fairplay

Cerruti

3.9344 votes

Rank #18,136 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

MCM Blue Silver

MCM - Mode Creation Munich

4.002 votes

Rank #51,856 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1881 Fairplay takes 3 of 3 categories.

1881 Fairplay
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
MCM Blue Silver
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character.

1881 Fairplay3/3

MCM Blue Silver0/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1881 FairplayCerruti

MCM Blue SilverMCM - Mode Creation Munich

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 37%Had 22%Want 41%

4.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 17%Had 25%Want 58%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity20

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

Longevity1881 Fairplay

Sillage1881 Fairplay

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

citrus70%

warm spicy60%

herbal50%

aromatic100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

fresh69%

powdery61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus

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

LemonBergamotWatery NotesMintLavenderCinnamonNutmegCoriander

Heart

GeraniumJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

LeatherIrisVetiverOakmossSandalwoodVanillaMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Nutmeg, Sandalwood and Patchouli. 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

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

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,136

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#51,856

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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MCM Blue Silver is a busy woody aquatic from 2000, built around bright citrus, watery freshness, minty herbs, fresh spice, soft florals, leather, iris, moss, woods, musk, vanilla, and caramel. On paper it has a long note list, and the one supplied review directly questions whether all of those materials are really not…

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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 MCM Blue Silver?

1881 Fairplay takes 3 of 3 categories. 1881 Fairplay is rated 3.93/5 from 44 votes; MCM Blue Silver is rated 4.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose 1881 Fairplay for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose MCM Blue Silver for a aromatic and citrus character.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Fairplay or MCM Blue Silver?

1881 Fairplay lasts longest (1881 Fairplay 61/100, MCM Blue Silver 20/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Fairplay or MCM Blue Silver?

1881 Fairplay projects furthest (1881 Fairplay 53/100, MCM Blue Silver 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Fairplay and MCM Blue Silver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Coriander, Nutmeg, Sandalwood and Patchouli.

Is 1881 Fairplay or MCM Blue Silver better for summer or winter?

1881 Fairplay suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 Fairplay and MCM Blue Silver?

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. MCM Blue Silver has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot, Watery Notes and Mint, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Leather, Iris, Vetiver and Oakmoss.