Fragrance comparison

1881 Men vs Loaded

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 2,112 ratings analysed

5 wins

1881 Men

Cerruti

3.992,096 votes

Rank #1,231 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Loaded

Strellson

3.3116 votes

Rank #54,569 Warm SpicyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1881 Men takes 5 of 5 categories.

1881 Men
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Loaded
Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

1881 Men5/5

Loaded0/5

Ratings & consensus: 1881 Men
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1881 Men
Sillage & projection: 1881 Men
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

LoadedStrellson

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 2,096 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

3.31/ 5 · 16 votes

Have 35%Had 20%Want 45%

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

25%Love

31%Like

0%Ok

38%Dislike

6%Hate

16 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

Longevity1881 Men

Sillage1881 Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value38

Category winner1881 MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

earthy58%

green44%

mossy30%

warm spicy100%

amber92%

aromatic84%

fresh spicy77%

green69%

balsamic61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy 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

PepperGreen NotesBergamotElemi resin

Heart

MyrrhGinger flowerLavender

Base

VetiverAmberMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesLavender, Bergamot, Elemi resin and Vetiver. 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

Night35

Spring67

Summer0

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night80

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,231

PerfumerMartin Gras

Launched—

Reviews207

Overall rank#54,569

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Loaded by Strellson opens with a cool burst of bergamot, black pepper, and elemi resin. The heart shifts toward aromatic lavender and warm myrrh, while a clean base of vetiver, musk, and amber keeps the dry-down grounded. It wears comfortably during cool spring mornings or quiet workday settings.

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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 Loaded?

1881 Men takes 5 of 5 categories. 1881 Men is rated 3.99/5 from 2,096 votes; Loaded is rated 3.31/5 from 16 votes. Choose 1881 Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Loaded for a warm spicy and amber character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Men or Loaded?

1881 Men lasts longest (1881 Men 67/100, Loaded 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Men or Loaded?

1881 Men projects furthest (1881 Men 58/100, Loaded 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Men and Loaded smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Elemi resin and Vetiver.

Is 1881 Men or Loaded better for summer or winter?

1881 Men suits daytime wear; Loaded suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 Men and Loaded?

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. Loaded has top notes of Pepper, Green Notes, Bergamot and Elemi resin, heart notes of Myrrh, Ginger flower and Lavender, a base of Vetiver, Amber, Musk and Vanilla.