Fragrance comparison

1881 Men vs Vermeil Pour Homme

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 2,327 ratings analysed

1881 Men

Cerruti

3.992,096 votes

Rank #1,179 WoodyAromatic

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60%scent match

Closely related

7 wins

Vermeil Pour Homme

Jean Louis Vermeil

4.50231 votes

Rank #1,130 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Vermeil Pour Homme takes 7 of 7 categories.

1881 Men
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Vermeil Pour Homme
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

1881 Men0/7

Vermeil Pour Homme7/7

Ratings & consensus: Vermeil Pour Homme
Community sentiment: Vermeil Pour Homme
Longevity: Vermeil Pour Homme
Sillage & projection: Vermeil Pour Homme
Value for money: Vermeil Pour Homme
Versatility: Vermeil Pour Homme
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Vermeil Pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1881 MenCerruti

Vermeil Pour HommeJean Louis Vermeil

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 2,096 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

4.50/ 5 · 231 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

Category winnerVermeil Pour HommeRating 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

61%Love

33%Like

1%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

231 votes

Category winnerVermeil Pour HommeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate88

Category winners

LongevityVermeil Pour Homme

SillageVermeil Pour Homme

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value87

Category winnerVermeil Pour HommeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

earthy58%

green44%

mossy30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

floral77%

fruity69%

earthy61%

Scent match60%Closely related · both woody, aromatic 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

Black CurrantGalbanumMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

CarnationGeraniumViolet LeafJasmineRoseCorianderFreesiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base

OakmossMuskPatchouliVetiverCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Carnation, Galbanum 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

Night37

Spring70

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerVermeil Pour HommeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

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

Men98

Unisex0

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,179

PerfumerMartin Gras

Launched—

Reviews207

Overall rank#1,130

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews63

Category winnerVermeil Pour HommeHigher 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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Vermeil Pour Homme is a classic aromatic fougere designed for men who appreciate traditional powerhouses. It pairs sharp black currant and green galbanum with heavy oakmoss and patchouli, creating a dark, soap-like clean. Best worn in winter or spring, it projects a clean, barbershop authority that suits mature, confi…

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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 Vermeil Pour Homme?

Vermeil Pour Homme takes 7 of 7 categories. 1881 Men is rated 3.99/5 from 2,096 votes; Vermeil Pour Homme is rated 4.50/5 from 231 votes. Choose 1881 Men for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Vermeil Pour Homme for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Men or Vermeil Pour Homme?

Vermeil Pour Homme lasts longest (Vermeil Pour Homme 74/100, 1881 Men 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Men or Vermeil Pour Homme?

Vermeil Pour Homme projects furthest (Vermeil Pour Homme 69/100, 1881 Men 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Men and Vermeil Pour Homme smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Carnation, Galbanum and Vetiver.

Is 1881 Men or Vermeil Pour Homme better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1881 Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Vermeil Pour Homme is the stronger pick. 1881 Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 Men and Vermeil Pour Homme?

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. Vermeil Pour Homme has top notes of Black Currant, Galbanum, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation, Geranium, Violet Leaf and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Patchouli and Vetiver.