Fragrance comparison

1881 Men vs Gambler

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 2,107 ratings analysed

3 wins

1881 Men

Cerruti

3.992,096 votes

Rank #1,179 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Gambler

Jovan

4.2711 votes

Rank #30,608 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1881 Men takes 3 of 5 categories.

1881 Men
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gambler
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

1881 Men3/5

Gambler2/5

Ratings & consensus: 1881 Men
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Gambler
Sillage & projection: Gambler
Value for money: 1881 Men
Versatility: Not scored
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

GamblerJovan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 2,096 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

4.27/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 41%Had 10%Want 49%

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

45%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityGambler

SillageGambler

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value63

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%

warm spicy84%

musky77%

leather69%

earthy61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and earthy

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

LaurelsJuniperArtemisiaLemonBergamot

Heart

VetiverJasmineCarnationPatchouliGalbanumPine Tree

Base

MuskOakmossCastoreumMyrrhCinnamonOlibanumLeather

InformationalShared notesJuniper, 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

Spring63

Summer25

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

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

Men71

Unisex29

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,179

PerfumerMartin Gras

Launched—

Reviews207

Overall rank#30,608

PerfumerNot listed

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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Gambler by Jovan is a rugged, aromatic green Cologne built for cooler autumn days. It leans heavily on herbal juniper and dry pine, offering a masculine vibe that fits a casual denim jacket. The dry-down settles into a warm, mossy skin scent that feels direct and unpretentious.

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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 Gambler?

1881 Men takes 3 of 5 categories. 1881 Men is rated 3.99/5 from 2,096 votes; Gambler is rated 4.27/5 from 11 votes. Choose 1881 Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gambler for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Men or Gambler?

They last about the same: Gambler 69/100, 1881 Men 67/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Men or Gambler?

Gambler projects furthest (Gambler 61/100, 1881 Men 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Men and Gambler smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Juniper, Bergamot, Carnation and Galbanum.

Is 1881 Men or Gambler better for summer or winter?

1881 Men suits daytime wear; Gambler suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 Men and Gambler?

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. Gambler has top notes of Laurels, Juniper, Artemisia and Lemon, heart notes of Vetiver, Jasmine, Carnation and Patchouli, a base of Musk, Oakmoss, Castoreum and Myrrh.