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1881 Fairplay vs Volpe Master

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

Updated 88 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1881 Fairplay takes 4 of 8 categories.

  • 1881 Fairplay

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

  • Volpe Master

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

1881 Fairplay4/8
Volpe Master3/8
Ratings & consensus
1881 Fairplay
Community sentiment
1881 Fairplay
Longevity
Volpe Master
Sillage & projection
Volpe Master
Value for money
1881 Fairplay
Versatility
Tie
Note pyramid (duration)
Volpe Master
Fragranxe ranking
1881 Fairplay

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
1881 FairplayCerruti
Volpe MasterEudora
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.93/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 37%Had 22%Want 41%
3.77/ 5 · 44 votes
Have 55%Had 12%Want 33%
Category winner1881 FairplayRating 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

23%Love
41%Like
27%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate

44 votes

Category winner1881 FairplayMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity61
〰 Sillage53
♥ Love / hate73
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage55
♥ Love / hate69
Category winners

LongevityVolpe Master

SillageVolpe Master

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%
woody100%
aromatic92%
fresh spicy84%
amber77%
warm spicy69%
powdery61%
Scent match58%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic 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
Top20-30 mins
CardamomBergamotMintGrapefruit
Heart2-4 hrs
NutmegCorianderGeraniumPepperRosemary
Base6-8+ hrs
LabdanumAmberPatchouliCoumarinVanillaSandalwoodAccord Eudora®Cashmeran
Category winnerVolpe MasterLongest dry-down: 6-8+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring94
Summer100
Fall39
Winter6
Day100
Night24
Spring36
Summer9
Fall94
Winter100
Day37
Night100
Category winnerTieMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men83
Unisex17
Women0
Casual 41%Work 36%Date 14%Party 9%
Men91
Unisex9
Women0
Date 36%Work 23%Party 21%Casual 19%
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,136

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#31,585

PerfumerAlienor Massenet

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Eudora Volpe Master brings a burst of zesty bergamot, chilled mint, and sharp green cardamom straight out of the nozzle. The initial citrus rush calms quickly. Within twenty minutes, warm nutmeg, black pepper, and earthy geranium take over the heart, wrapping your skin in a dry, bracing heat. The base settles into a c…

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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 Volpe Master?

1881 Fairplay takes 4 of 8 categories. 1881 Fairplay is rated 3.93/5 from 44 votes; Volpe Master is rated 3.77/5 from 44 votes. Choose 1881 Fairplay for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Volpe Master for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Fairplay or Volpe Master?

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

Which projects more, 1881 Fairplay or Volpe Master?

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

Do 1881 Fairplay and Volpe Master smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Coriander, Pepper, Nutmeg and Rosemary.

Is 1881 Fairplay or Volpe Master better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1881 Fairplay is the stronger pick. For winter, Volpe Master is the stronger pick. 1881 Fairplay suits daytime wear; Volpe Master suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 Fairplay and Volpe Master?

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. Volpe Master has top notes of Cardamom, Bergamot, Mint and Grapefruit, heart notes of Nutmeg, Coriander, Geranium and Pepper, a base of Labdanum, Amber, Patchouli and Coumarin.

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