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1881 Men vs Tabac Man Silver

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

Updated 2,127 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1881 Men takes 4 of 5 categories.

  • 1881 Men

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Tabac Man Silver

    Choose it for a woody and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

1881 Men4/5
Tabac Man Silver1/5
Ratings & consensus
1881 Men
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
1881 Men
Sillage & projection
Tabac Man Silver
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
Tabac Man SilverTabac
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.99/ 5 · 2,096 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
3.29/ 5 · 31 votes
Have 33%Had 12%Want 55%
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

13%Love
50%Like
25%Ok
13%Dislike
0%Hate

8 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
〰 Sillage65
♥ Love / hate62
Category winners

Longevity1881 Men

SillageTabac Man Silver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value80
¤ Price value75
Category winner1881 MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic86%
fresh spicy72%
earthy58%
green44%
mossy30%
woody100%
musky92%
aromatic84%
amber77%
warm spicy69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match52%Some overlap · 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
GingerCardamomPepperGrapefruit
Heart
AmbroxanElemi resinCedarGalbanum
Base
PatchouliSandalwoodMuskVetiver
InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Elemi resin, Vetiver and Cedar. 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
Spring33
Summer17
Fall100
Winter83
Day60
Night100
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#1,230

PerfumerMartin Gras

Launched—

Reviews207

Overall rank#21,183

PerfumerVincent Schaller

Launched—

Reviews9

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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Tabac Man Silver delivers a sharp, metallic energy that feels professional and clean. The scent opens with a fizzy blast of ginger and grapefruit, quickly followed by a dry heat from black pepper and cardamom. It is a versatile choice for the office, leaning into a modern barber shop aesthetic that stays fresh without…

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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 Tabac Man Silver?

1881 Men takes 4 of 5 categories. 1881 Men is rated 3.99/5 from 2,096 votes; Tabac Man Silver is rated 3.29/5 from 31 votes. Choose 1881 Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Tabac Man Silver for a woody and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Men or Tabac Man Silver?

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

Which projects more, 1881 Men or Tabac Man Silver?

Tabac Man Silver projects furthest (Tabac Man Silver 65/100, 1881 Men 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Men and Tabac Man Silver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Elemi resin, Vetiver and Cedar.

Is 1881 Men or Tabac Man Silver better for summer or winter?

1881 Men suits daytime wear; Tabac Man Silver suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 Men and Tabac Man Silver?

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. Tabac Man Silver has top notes of Ginger, Cardamom, Pepper and Grapefruit, heart notes of Ambroxan, Elemi resin, Cedar and Galbanum, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood, Musk and Vetiver.

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