Fragrance comparison

1881 Fairplay vs Russe Leather

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 198 ratings analysed

1881 Fairplay

Cerruti

3.9344 votes

Rank #18,136 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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59%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Russe Leather

Maison Alhambra

4.21154 votes

Rank #5,480 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Russe Leather takes 5 of 7 categories.

1881 Fairplay
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Russe Leather
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

1881 Fairplay2/7

Russe Leather5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1881 FairplayCerruti

Russe LeatherMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 37%Had 22%Want 41%

4.21/ 5 · 154 votes

Have 88%Had 12%Want 0%

Category winnerRusse LeatherRating 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

51%Love

29%Like

12%Ok

3%Dislike

4%Hate

154 votes

Category winnerRusse LeatherMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityRusse Leather

Sillage1881 Fairplay

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value88

Category winnerRusse LeatherBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

citrus70%

warm spicy60%

herbal50%

aromatic100%

woody83%

fresh spicy65%

green48%

leather30%

Scent match59%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

Siberian PineFernBasilCedarwoodCoriander

Heart

LavenderRosemaryGuaiac WoodMintNutmeg

Base

LeatherCypressClary SagePatchouliTonka Bean

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

Spring98

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winner1881 FairplayMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

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

Men91

Unisex7

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,136

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#5,480

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews28

Category winnerRusse LeatherHigher 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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Russe Leather by Maison Alhambra is an aromatic leather scent for men and women. It features sharp Siberian pine and cooling mint opening into a resinous, woody heart. The base settles into a grounded combination of leather and patchouli. It is an ideal choice for crisp autumn days when you want a forest-inspired frag…

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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 Russe Leather?

Russe Leather takes 5 of 7 categories. 1881 Fairplay is rated 3.93/5 from 44 votes; Russe Leather is rated 4.21/5 from 154 votes. Choose 1881 Fairplay for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Russe Leather for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Fairplay or Russe Leather?

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

Which projects more, 1881 Fairplay or Russe Leather?

Projection is very close: 1881 Fairplay 53/100, Russe Leather 52/100 for sillage.

Do 1881 Fairplay and Russe Leather smell similar?

Closely related: a 59% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Coriander, Basil, Nutmeg and Rosemary.

Is 1881 Fairplay or Russe Leather better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 1881 Fairplay and Russe Leather?

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. Russe Leather has top notes of Siberian Pine, Fern, Basil and Cedarwood, heart notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Guaiac Wood and Mint, a base of Leather, Cypress, Clary Sage and Patchouli.