Fragrance comparison

1881 Men vs Aire

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 2,630 ratings analysed

7 wins

1881 Men

Cerruti

3.992,096 votes

Rank #1,179 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Aire

Loewe

3.66534 votes

Rank #8,108 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1881 Men takes 7 of 7 categories.

1881 Men
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Aire
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Best in spring.

1881 Men7/7

Aire0/7

Ratings & consensus: 1881 Men
Community sentiment: 1881 Men
Longevity: 1881 Men
Sillage & projection: 1881 Men
Value for money: 1881 Men
Versatility: 1881 Men
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

AireLoewe

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 2,096 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

3.66/ 5 · 534 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

Category winner1881 MenRating 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

25%Love

42%Like

10%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

534 votes

Category winner1881 MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate66

Category winners

Longevity1881 Men

Sillage1881 Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value42

Category winner1881 MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

earthy58%

green44%

mossy30%

green100%

citrus92%

aromatic84%

fresh77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and green

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

AldehydesGreen NotesGalbanumCitrusesMarigoldBasilBergamotPetitgrain

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyIrisCarnationOrris RootRoseCyclamenIncenseAmber

Base

OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Carnation, Galbanum and Vetiver. 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

Night37

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter25

Day–

Night–

Category winner1881 MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

Work 41%Casual 34%Date 15%Party 10%

Men4

Unisex34

Women62

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,179

PerfumerMartin Gras

Launched—

Reviews207

Overall rank#8,108

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews61

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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Aire Loewe opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, green galbanum, and bitter basil before easing into crisp citrus notes like lemon and bergamot. The heart brings a soapy white floral bouquet of lily-of-the-valley and jasmine. Oakmoss, vetiver, and cedar create a cool, dry, earthy base that cuts through humid spring w…

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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 Men or Aire?

1881 Men takes 7 of 7 categories. 1881 Men is rated 3.99/5 from 2,096 votes; Aire is rated 3.66/5 from 534 votes. Choose 1881 Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Aire for a green and citrus character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Men or Aire?

1881 Men lasts longest (1881 Men 67/100, Aire 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Men or Aire?

1881 Men projects furthest (1881 Men 58/100, Aire 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Men and Aire smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and green accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Carnation, Galbanum and Vetiver.

Is 1881 Men or Aire better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 1881 Men and Aire?

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. Aire has top notes of Aldehydes, Green Notes, Galbanum and Citruses, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Iris, Carnation and Orris Root, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk and Sandalwood.