Fragrance comparison

1881 Men vs Bill Blass for Women

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 2,339 ratings analysed

1881 Men

Cerruti

3.992,096 votes

Rank #1,179 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Bill Blass for Women

Bill Blass

4.07243 votes

Rank #4,017 GreenFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bill Blass for Women takes 4 of 7 categories.

1881 Men
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bill Blass for Women
Choose it for a green and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

1881 Men3/7

Bill Blass for Women4/7

Ratings & consensus: Bill Blass for Women
Community sentiment: Bill Blass for Women
Longevity: Bill Blass for Women
Sillage & projection: Bill Blass for Women
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

Bill Blass for WomenBill Blass

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 2,096 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

4.07/ 5 · 243 votes

Have 40%Had 33%Want 26%

Category winnerBill Blass for WomenRating 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

37%Love

47%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

243 votes

Category winnerBill Blass for WomenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityBill Blass for Women

SillageBill Blass for Women

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value72

Category winner1881 MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

earthy58%

green44%

mossy30%

green100%

floral92%

woody84%

white floral77%

powdery69%

aromatic61%

Scent match46%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic 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

Green NotesHiacynthGalbanumPineappleGeraniumCinnamonBergamot

Heart

MimosaJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyTuberoseCarnationOrris RootYlang-YlangIris

Base

OakmossVetiverCypressSandalwoodMuskCedarBenzoinAmber

InformationalShared notesCypress, Bergamot, Carnation and Galbanum. 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

Winter33

Day–

Night–

Category winner1881 MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

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

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,179

PerfumerMartin Gras

Launched—

Reviews207

Overall rank#4,017

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews41

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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Bill Blass for Women is a vintage green floral with a bright, grassy opening, sweet hyacinth and mimosa, and a mossy, powdery base. Wearers often describe it as fresh, feminine, office-friendly, and very springlike, though the first spray can feel sharp or loud before it settles. It suits people who enjoy classic flor…

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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 Bill Blass for Women?

Bill Blass for Women takes 4 of 7 categories. 1881 Men is rated 3.99/5 from 2,096 votes; Bill Blass for Women is rated 4.07/5 from 243 votes. Choose 1881 Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bill Blass for Women for a green and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Men or Bill Blass for Women?

They last about the same: Bill Blass for Women 68/100, 1881 Men 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Men or Bill Blass for Women?

Bill Blass for Women projects furthest (Bill Blass for Women 65/100, 1881 Men 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Men and Bill Blass for Women smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Cypress, Bergamot, Carnation and Galbanum.

Is 1881 Men or Bill Blass for Women 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 Bill Blass for Women?

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. Bill Blass for Women has top notes of Green Notes, Hiacynth, Galbanum and Pineapple, heart notes of Mimosa, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Tuberose, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Cypress and Sandalwood.