Fragrance comparison

1881 Fairplay vs Taosi

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 46 ratings analysed

3 wins

1881 Fairplay

Cerruti

3.9344 votes

Rank #18,136 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

Taosi

Therapeutate Parfums

3.502 votes

Rank #57,262 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1881 Fairplay takes 3 of 4 categories.

1881 Fairplay
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Taosi
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

1881 Fairplay3/4

Taosi1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1881 Fairplay
Sillage & projection: Taosi
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

TaosiTherapeutate Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 37%Had 22%Want 41%

3.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 6%Had 0%Want 94%

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

50%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

50%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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

Longevity1881 Fairplay

SillageTaosi

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value25

Category winner1881 FairplayBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic90%

woody80%

citrus70%

warm spicy60%

herbal50%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic88%

citrus77%

woody65%

earthy53%

herbal42%

Scent match61%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic 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

LimeNeroliPepperBergamotOrange

Heart

LavenderRosemaryBasilGeraniumNutmegRoseHyssopLaurels

Base

VetiverVanillaYlang-YlangOakmossJasmineNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)

InformationalShared notesPepper, 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

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men83

Unisex17

Women0

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,136

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#57,262

PerfumerRodney Hughes

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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Taosi by Therapeutate Parfums opens with a sharp burst of lime and bergamot before shifting into a dense herbal core of lavender, rosemary, and basil. Created by perfumer Rodney Hughes, this aromatic fougere pushes traditional herbal elements into darker, earthier territory. The citrus brightness burns off quickly on …

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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 Taosi?

1881 Fairplay takes 3 of 4 categories. 1881 Fairplay is rated 3.93/5 from 44 votes; Taosi is rated 3.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose 1881 Fairplay for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Taosi for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Fairplay or Taosi?

They last about the same: 1881 Fairplay 61/100, Taosi 60/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Fairplay or Taosi?

Taosi projects furthest (Taosi 75/100, 1881 Fairplay 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Fairplay and Taosi smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Pepper, Basil, Nutmeg and Rosemary.

Is 1881 Fairplay or Taosi better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 1881 Fairplay and Taosi?

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. Taosi has top notes of Lime, Neroli, Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Lavender, Rosemary, Basil and Geranium, a base of Vetiver, Vanilla, Ylang-Ylang and Oakmoss.