Fragrance comparison

1881 Men vs Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 2,142 ratings analysed

5 wins

1881 Men

Cerruti

3.992,096 votes

Rank #1,179 WoodyAromatic

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80%scent match

Very similar

Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee

Cerruti

3.8546 votes

Rank #24,398 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1881 Men takes 5 of 8 categories.

1881 Men
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

1881 Men5/8

Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee2/8

Ratings & consensus: 1881 Men
Community sentiment: 1881 Men
Longevity: 1881 Men
Sillage & projection: Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee
Value for money: 1881 Men
Versatility: Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: 1881 Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1881 MenCerruti

Cerruti 1881 Serie LimiteeCerruti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 2,096 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

3.85/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 48%Had 35%Want 17%

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

28%Love

50%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

7%Hate

46 votes

Category winner1881 MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

Longevity1881 Men

SillageCerruti 1881 Serie Limitee

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%

aromatic100%

woody83%

fresh spicy65%

green48%

citrus30%

Scent match80%Very similar · both aromatic, woody 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

Top15-30 mins

JuniperBergamotCypressLavenderBasilGalbanum

Heart2-3 hrs

Ylang-YlangCassiaLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base5-8 hrs

Pine TreeSandalwoodPatchouliPepper

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter34

Day100

Night37

Spring100

Summer83

Fall89

Winter33

Day100

Night41

Category winnerCerruti 1881 Serie LimiteeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

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

Men73

Unisex27

Women0

Work 46%Casual 34%Date 11%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,179

PerfumerMartin Gras

Launched—

Reviews207

Overall rank#24,398

PerfumerMartin Gras

Launched—

Reviews4

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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Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee is an invigorating aromatic fougere built on brisk Mediterranean greenery. The opening hits fast. Tart bergamot and bitter galbanum snap against cracked juniper berries, creating an immediate, invigorating chill. That initial alcoholic punch softens within three minutes as herbaceous lavende…

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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 Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee?

1881 Men takes 5 of 8 categories. 1881 Men is rated 3.99/5 from 2,096 votes; Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee is rated 3.85/5 from 46 votes. Choose 1881 Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Men or Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee?

They last about the same: 1881 Men 67/100, Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Men or Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee?

Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee projects furthest (Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee 65/100, 1881 Men 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Men and Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee smell similar?

Very similar: a 80% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper, Cypress, Lavender and Bergamot.

Is 1881 Men or Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 1881 Men and Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee?

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. Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee has top notes of Juniper, Bergamot, Cypress and Lavender, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Cassia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Pine Tree, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Pepper.