Fragrance comparison

1881 Riviera vs al03

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 234 ratings analysed

2 wins

1881 Riviera

Cerruti

4.12107 votes

WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

al03

biehl parfumkunstwerke

3.78127 votes

Rank #8,834 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1881 Riviera takes 2 of 3 categories.

1881 Riviera
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
al03
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

1881 Riviera2/3

al031/3

Ratings & consensus: 1881 Riviera
Community sentiment: 1881 Riviera
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: al03
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Not scored

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1881 RivieraCerruti

al03biehl parfumkunstwerke

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 52%Had 14%Want 34%

3.78/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 29%Had 19%Want 52%

Category winner1881 RivieraRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

34%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

107 votes

28%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

67 votes

Category winner1881 RivieraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value57

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

leather77%

amber69%

citrus61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

IncenseOrangeMintBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineAkigalawood

Base6-8 hrs

VetiverLeatherPatchouli

Top

LimeBergamotLavenderMintGardeniaLemonPetitgrainPineapple

Heart

RosemaryStar AniseArtemisiaGeraniumTarragonNutmegCarnationIris

Base

CedarLeatherVetiverIncensePatchouliCastoreumLabdanumOakmoss

InformationalShared notesIncense, Mint, Bergamot and Vetiver. Durations are only published for 1881 Riviera, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer85

Fall0

Winter19

Day100

Night39

Spring74

Summer37

Fall100

Winter84

Day100

Night67

Category winneral03Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

Casual 37%Work 33%Date 19%Party 11%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rankUnranked

PerfumerMichel Girard

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#8,834

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews27

Category winnerNot enough dataHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cerruti 1881 Riviera delivers a bright Mediterranean spin on classic masculine perfumery. The first spray hits with tart orange peel, bergamot, and chilled mint, edged by a dry puff of incense. The opening sparkles. Within twenty minutes, that sharp citrus flash mellows into breezy white jasmine and peppered akigalawo…

Reviews →

al03 by biehl parfumkunstwerke is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women and men. The nose behind this fragrance is Arturetto Landi. Top notes are Lime, Bergamot, Lavender, Mint, Gardenia, Lemon, Petitgrain, Pineapple and Peach; middle notes are Rosemary, Star Anise, Artemisia, Geranium, Tarragon, Nutmeg, Carnation, …

Reviews →

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 Riviera or al03?

1881 Riviera takes 2 of 3 categories. 1881 Riviera is rated 4.12/5 from 107 votes; al03 is rated 3.78/5 from 127 votes. Choose 1881 Riviera for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose al03 for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Do 1881 Riviera and al03 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Incense, Mint, Bergamot and Vetiver.

Is 1881 Riviera or al03 better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1881 Riviera is the stronger pick. For winter, al03 is the stronger pick. 1881 Riviera suits daytime wear; al03 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 Riviera and al03?

1881 Riviera has top notes of Incense, Orange, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine and Akigalawood, a base of Vetiver, Leather and Patchouli. al03 has top notes of Lime, Bergamot, Lavender and Mint, heart notes of Rosemary, Star Anise, Artemisia and Geranium, a base of Cedar, Leather, Vetiver and Incense.