Fragrance comparison

1881 Men vs AG

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,160 ratings analysed

1881 Men

Cerruti

3.992,096 votes

Rank #1,231 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Bogue

4.3964 votes

Rank #6,240 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

AG takes 5 of 7 categories.

1881 Men
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
AG
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

1881 Men2/7

AG5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1881 MenCerruti

AGBogue

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 2,096 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

4.39/ 5 · 64 votes

Have 28%Had 4%Want 68%

Category winnerAGRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

46%Like

8%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

2,096 votes

85%Love

6%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerAGMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity92

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityAG

SillageAG

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value48

Category winner1881 MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

earthy58%

green44%

mossy30%

woody100%

white floral91%

aromatic83%

amber74%

fresh spicy65%

mossy56%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-30 mins

JuniperCypressLavenderBergamotCarnationGalbanumElemi resin

Heart2-4 hrs

VetiverYlang-YlangRoseCassiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base5-7 hrs

OakmossPine TreeCedarPatchouliMuskPepperSandalwood

Top

CitrusesGreen Notes

Heart

White FlowersGardeniaRoseJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base

CypressOakmossResinsOakJuniperIncenseCedarAmber

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Cypress, Ylang-Ylang and Rose. Durations are only published for 1881 Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter34

Day100

Night35

Spring45

Summer27

Fall100

Winter73

Day67

Night100

Category winnerAGMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

Men6

Unisex88

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,231

PerfumerMartin Gras

Launched—

Reviews207

Overall rank#6,240

PerfumerAntonio Gardoni

Launched—

Reviews16

Category winner1881 MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cerruti 1881 Men delivers an immediate rush of crisp Italian outdoors. The first spray releases a sharp flash of green cypress, bitter juniper berries, and tart bergamot. It feels bracing and brisk. You get the unmistakable feeling of traditional wet shaving soap without any sugary modern sweetness. Within twenty minu…

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AG is a dense, green floral woods fragrance with a sharp citrus opening, lush white flowers in the heart, and a resinous mossy base. It wears rich, textured, and deliberately complex. This suits someone who enjoys challenging, artisanal perfumery more than easy crowd-pleasers. Expect a bold floral-forest character, s…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1881 Men or AG?

AG takes 5 of 7 categories. 1881 Men is rated 3.99/5 from 2,096 votes; AG is rated 4.39/5 from 64 votes. Choose 1881 Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose AG for a woody and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Men or AG?

AG lasts longest (AG 92/100, 1881 Men 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Men or AG?

AG projects furthest (AG 70/100, 1881 Men 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Men and AG smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper, Cypress, Ylang-Ylang and Rose.

Is 1881 Men or AG better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 1881 Men and AG?

1881 Men has top notes of Juniper, Cypress, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Cassia, a base of Oakmoss, Pine Tree, Cedar and Patchouli. AG has top notes of Citruses and Green Notes, heart notes of White Flowers, Gardenia, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Cypress, Oakmoss, Resins and Oak.