Fragrance comparison

1881 Men vs Burberrys for Men (1981)

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 2,216 ratings analysed

1881 Men

Cerruti

3.992,096 votes

Rank #1,179 WoodyAromatic

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58%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Burberrys for Men (1981)

Burberry

4.38120 votes

Rank #4,964 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Burberrys for Men (1981) 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.
Burberrys for Men (1981)
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

1881 Men2/7

Burberrys for Men (1981)5/7

Ratings & consensus: Burberrys for Men (1981)
Community sentiment: Burberrys for Men (1981)
Longevity: Burberrys for Men (1981)
Sillage & projection: Burberrys for Men (1981)
Value for money: 1881 Men
Versatility: Burberrys for Men (1981)
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

Burberrys for Men (1981)Burberry

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 2,096 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

4.38/ 5 · 120 votes

Have 64%Had 36%Want 0%

Category winnerBurberrys for Men (1981)Rating 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

49%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

120 votes

Category winnerBurberrys for Men (1981)Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityBurberrys for Men (1981)

SillageBurberrys for Men (1981)

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value50

Category winner1881 MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

earthy58%

green44%

mossy30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

warm spicy77%

animalic69%

musky61%

Scent match58%Closely related · 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

MintArtemisiaBergamotJuniperThymeLavender

Heart

PatchouliVetiverCarnationRoseSandalwoodCedarGeraniumMarjoram

Base

LeatherMyrrhCivetOakmossMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesJuniper, Lavender, Bergamot and Carnation. 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

Spring59

Summer27

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night89

Category winnerBurberrys for Men (1981)Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

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

Men93

Unisex4

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,179

PerfumerMartin Gras

Launched—

Reviews207

Overall rank#4,964

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews19

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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Burberrys for Men (1981) opens with a sharp burst of bitter artemisia, herbal juniper, and fresh mint that immediately establishes its vintage chypre character. As the initial green flash softens, dark patchouli and spicy carnation emerge alongside cedar, giving the heart a dry, outdoorsy warmth. The base settles into…

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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 Burberrys for Men (1981)?

Burberrys for Men (1981) takes 5 of 7 categories. 1881 Men is rated 3.99/5 from 2,096 votes; Burberrys for Men (1981) is rated 4.38/5 from 120 votes. Choose 1881 Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Burberrys for Men (1981) for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Men or Burberrys for Men (1981)?

Burberrys for Men (1981) lasts longest (Burberrys for Men (1981) 77/100, 1881 Men 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Men or Burberrys for Men (1981)?

Burberrys for Men (1981) projects furthest (Burberrys for Men (1981) 64/100, 1881 Men 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Men and Burberrys for Men (1981) smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper, Lavender, Bergamot and Carnation.

Is 1881 Men or Burberrys for Men (1981) better for summer or winter?

For summer, Burberrys for Men (1981) is the stronger pick. For winter, Burberrys for Men (1981) is the stronger pick. 1881 Men suits daytime wear; Burberrys for Men (1981) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 Men and Burberrys for Men (1981)?

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. Burberrys for Men (1981) has top notes of Mint, Artemisia, Bergamot and Juniper, heart notes of Patchouli, Vetiver, Carnation and Rose, a base of Leather, Myrrh, Civet and Oakmoss.