Fragrance comparison

1881 Riviera vs Ben Sherman

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 157 ratings analysed

5 wins

1881 Riviera

Cerruti

4.12107 votes

Rank #9,709 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Ben Sherman

3.9250 votes

Rank #33,080 Warm SpicyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1881 Riviera takes 5 of 7 categories.

1881 Riviera
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Ben Sherman
Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, day or night wear.

1881 Riviera5/7

Ben Sherman2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1881 RivieraCerruti

Ben ShermanBen Sherman

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 52%Had 14%Want 34%

3.92/ 5 · 50 votes

Have 54%Had 8%Want 37%

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

40%Love

36%Like

2%Ok

20%Dislike

2%Hate

50 votes

Category winner1881 RivieraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

Longevity1881 Riviera

SillageBen Sherman

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value75

Category winner1881 RivieraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

warm spicy100%

fresh spicy92%

amber84%

woody77%

green69%

aromatic61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, warm spicy and aromatic

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

CardamomBergamotMintTangerineAmalfi LemonLime

Heart

NutmegIncensePatchouli

Base

CoffeeAmberHayVirginia CedarVanilleVetiverMusk

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

Spring65

Summer25

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerBen ShermanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

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

Men78

Unisex17

Women6

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,709

PerfumerMichel Girard

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#33,080

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1881 RivieraHigher 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…

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Ben Sherman is a fresh, spice-forward cologne that pairs bright citrus with unexpected coffee and wood undertones. Designed for daily wear in temperate spring weather, it offers a clean, masculine dry-down that stays anchored by subtle amber and cedar base notes rather than evaporating into thin air.

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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 Riviera or Ben Sherman?

1881 Riviera takes 5 of 7 categories. 1881 Riviera is rated 4.12/5 from 107 votes; Ben Sherman is rated 3.92/5 from 50 votes. Choose 1881 Riviera for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Ben Sherman for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Riviera or Ben Sherman?

1881 Riviera lasts longest (1881 Riviera 63/100, Ben Sherman 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Riviera or Ben Sherman?

Projection is very close: Ben Sherman 54/100, 1881 Riviera 53/100 for sillage.

Do 1881 Riviera and Ben Sherman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Incense, Mint, Bergamot and Vetiver.

Is 1881 Riviera or Ben Sherman better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1881 Riviera is the stronger pick. For winter, Ben Sherman is the stronger pick. 1881 Riviera suits daytime wear; Ben Sherman suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 Riviera and Ben Sherman?

1881 Riviera has top notes of Incense, Orange, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine and Akigalawood, a base of Vetiver, Leather and Patchouli. Ben Sherman has top notes of Cardamom, Bergamot, Mint and Tangerine, heart notes of Nutmeg, Incense and Patchouli, a base of Coffee, Amber, Hay and Virginia Cedar.