Fragrance comparison

1881 Men vs Gucci Rush for Men

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

Updated 1 Nov 2026 3,084 ratings analysed

1881 Men

Cerruti

3.992,096 votes

Rank #1,199 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

61%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Gucci Rush for Men

Gucci

4.49988 votes

Rank #434 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Gucci Rush for Men takes 5 of 8 categories.

1881 Men
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Gucci Rush for Men
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

1881 Men2/8

Gucci Rush for Men5/8

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1881 MenCerruti

Gucci Rush for MenGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 2,096 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

4.49/ 5 · 988 votes

Have 27%Had 41%Want 32%

Category winnerGucci Rush for 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

62%Love

30%Like

2%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

988 votes

Category winnerGucci Rush for MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityTie

SillageGucci Rush for Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value49

Category winner1881 MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

earthy58%

green44%

mossy30%

woody100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

powdery48%

warm spicy30%

Scent match61%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

Top15 to 30 minutes

CypressLavender

Heart2 to 4 hours

SandalwoodCedarJuniper

Base3 to 6 hours

White MuskPatchouli

Category winner1881 MenLongest dry-down: 5-7 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter34

Day100

Night35

Spring100

Summer58

Fall97

Winter69

Day100

Night68

Category winnerGucci Rush for MenMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

Men80

Unisex19

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,199

PerfumerMartin Gras

Launched—

Reviews207

Overall rank#434

PerfumerAntoine Maisondieu, Daniela Andrier

Launched—

Reviews130

Category winnerGucci Rush for 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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Gucci Rush for Men opens with a sharp, clean burst of green cypress and dry lavender before settling into an unmistakable cedar and sandalwood core. Created in 2000, this woody spicy composition balances brisk juniper berries against a milky, powdery wood foundation. A clean base of white musk and earthy patchouli anc…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1881 Men or Gucci Rush for Men?

Gucci Rush for Men takes 5 of 8 categories. 1881 Men is rated 3.99/5 from 2,096 votes; Gucci Rush for Men is rated 4.49/5 from 988 votes. Choose 1881 Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Gucci Rush for Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Men or Gucci Rush for Men?

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

Which projects more, 1881 Men or Gucci Rush for Men?

Gucci Rush for Men projects furthest (Gucci Rush for Men 63/100, 1881 Men 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Men and Gucci Rush for Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Juniper, Cypress, Lavender and Cedar.

Is 1881 Men or Gucci Rush for Men better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 1881 Men and Gucci Rush for Men?

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. Gucci Rush for Men has top notes of Cypress and Lavender, heart notes of Sandalwood, Cedar and Juniper, a base of White Musk and Patchouli.