Fragrance comparison

1881 Men vs Witch

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 2,097 ratings analysed

1881 Men

Cerruti

3.992,096 votes

Rank #1,171 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

Witch

G Parfums

1.001 votes

Rank #75,314 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

1881 Men
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Witch
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration.

1881 Men1/2

Witch1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Witch
Fragranxe ranking: 1881 Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1881 MenCerruti

WitchG Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 2,096 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

1.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 11%Had 0%Want 89%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

earthy58%

green44%

mossy30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

earthy61%

Scent match63%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

Notes

Mandarin OrangeGreen NotesElemi resinPineapplePatchouliAmbergrisBergamotLavenderGalbanumVanillaOakmossJasmine

No top / heart / base split published

Category winnerWitchLongest dry-down: 7-9+ hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter34

Day100

Night37

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night85

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

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

Not enough votes yet

Casual 42%Work 29%Date 18%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,171

PerfumerMartin Gras

Launched—

Reviews207

Overall rank#75,314

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Witch by G Parfums is an assertive green chypre built on striking botanical contrasts. You get an immediate flash of sharp galbanum, bitter bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange before the composition settles. It smells earthy, herbal, and unapologetically crisp. A surprising bite of tart pineapple cuts right through dr…

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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 Witch?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1. 1881 Men is rated 3.99/5 from 2,096 votes; Witch is rated 1.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose 1881 Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Witch for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on note pyramid duration.

Do 1881 Men and Witch smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Bergamot, Galbanum and Elemi resin.

Is 1881 Men or Witch better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 1881 Men and Witch?

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. Witch features Mandarin Orange, Green Notes, Elemi resin, Pineapple and Patchouli.