Fragrance comparison

1881 Fairplay vs Periplo

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 228 ratings analysed

1881 Fairplay

Cerruti

3.9344 votes

Rank #18,136 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Periplo

L'Erbolario

4.03184 votes

Rank #10,208 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Periplo takes 4 of 7 categories.

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

1881 Fairplay3/7

Periplo4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1881 FairplayCerruti

PeriploL'Erbolario

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 37%Had 22%Want 41%

4.03/ 5 · 184 votes

Have 39%Had 17%Want 44%

Category winnerPeriploRating 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

35%Love

45%Like

9%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

184 votes

Category winnerPeriploMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

Longevity1881 Fairplay

SillagePeriplo

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value73

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 spicy83%

woody65%

citrus48%

herbal30%

Scent match63%Closely related · 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

Top

ThymeBay LeafRosemaryLemonPine needlesClary SageBergamotLavender

Heart

NutmegCorianderJasmineCeylon Cinnamon

Base

VetiverCedarOakmossGuaiac WoodSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCoriander, Nutmeg, Rosemary and Sandalwood. 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter13

Day–

Night–

Category winner1881 FairplayMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

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

Men73

Unisex27

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,136

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#10,208

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerPeriploHigher 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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L'Erbolario Periplo opens with a sharp burst of thyme, bay leaf, and lemon before settling into a dry herbal base of vetiver, cedar, and oakmoss. It smells like crushed Mediterranean foliage baked under the afternoon sun, carrying zero sweetness and an earthy, resinous bite. Pine needles and clary sage keep the initia…

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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 Periplo?

Periplo takes 4 of 7 categories. 1881 Fairplay is rated 3.93/5 from 44 votes; Periplo is rated 4.03/5 from 184 votes. Choose 1881 Fairplay for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Periplo for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Fairplay or Periplo?

They last about the same: 1881 Fairplay 61/100, Periplo 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Fairplay or Periplo?

Projection is very close: Periplo 55/100, 1881 Fairplay 53/100 for sillage.

Do 1881 Fairplay and Periplo smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Coriander, Nutmeg, Rosemary and Sandalwood.

Is 1881 Fairplay or Periplo better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 1881 Fairplay and Periplo?

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. Periplo has top notes of Thyme, Bay Leaf, Rosemary and Lemon, heart notes of Nutmeg, Coriander, Jasmine and Ceylon Cinnamon, a base of Vetiver, Cedar, Oakmoss and Guaiac Wood.