Fragrance comparison

1881 Fairplay vs MCM Twenty Four Morning

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 60 ratings analysed

1881 Fairplay

Cerruti

3.9344 votes

Rank #18,136 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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60%scent match

Closely related

3 wins

MCM Twenty Four Morning

MCM - Mode Creation Munich

4.1216 votes

Rank #20,633 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

MCM Twenty Four Morning takes 3 of 5 categories.

1881 Fairplay
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
MCM Twenty Four Morning
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

1881 Fairplay2/5

MCM Twenty Four Morning3/5

Ratings & consensus: MCM Twenty Four Morning
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: MCM Twenty Four Morning
Sillage & projection: MCM Twenty Four Morning
Value for money: 1881 Fairplay
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 Twenty Four MorningMCM - Mode Creation Munich

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 37%Had 22%Want 41%

4.12/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 47%Had 19%Want 35%

Category winnerMCM Twenty Four MorningRating 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

31%Love

56%Like

6%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityMCM Twenty Four Morning

SillageMCM Twenty Four Morning

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value50

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%

fresh spicy86%

citrus72%

woody58%

earthy44%

green30%

Scent match60%Closely related · 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

RosemaryMandarin OrangeNeroliBergamotBasilGreen NotesLemonLavender

Heart

FernNutmegFirJasmineCorianderGeranium

Base

MossMuskCedarTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Basil, 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

Spring88

Summer100

Fall25

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

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

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,136

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#20,633

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

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…

Reviews →

MCM Twenty Four Morning is a fresh 1990s aromatic fougere with citrus, lavender, herbs, spice, musk, moss and cedar. Wearers describe it as accessible, outdoorsy and clearly of its era, with several comparisons to the original Cool Water style. It suits warm daytime wear best, especially if you like clean masculine sc…

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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 Twenty Four Morning?

MCM Twenty Four Morning takes 3 of 5 categories. 1881 Fairplay is rated 3.93/5 from 44 votes; MCM Twenty Four Morning is rated 4.12/5 from 16 votes. Choose 1881 Fairplay for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose MCM Twenty Four Morning for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Fairplay or MCM Twenty Four Morning?

MCM Twenty Four Morning lasts longest (MCM Twenty Four Morning 78/100, 1881 Fairplay 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Fairplay or MCM Twenty Four Morning?

MCM Twenty Four Morning projects furthest (MCM Twenty Four Morning 63/100, 1881 Fairplay 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Fairplay and MCM Twenty Four Morning smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Coriander, Basil, Nutmeg and Rosemary.

Is 1881 Fairplay or MCM Twenty Four Morning better for summer or winter?

1881 Fairplay suits daytime wear; MCM Twenty Four Morning suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 Fairplay and MCM Twenty Four Morning?

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 Twenty Four Morning has top notes of Rosemary, Mandarin Orange, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Fern, Nutmeg, Fir and Jasmine, a base of Moss, Musk, Cedar and Tonka Bean.