Fragrance comparison

1881 Riviera vs Bleu de Chanel

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 24,709 ratings analysed

1881 Riviera

Cerruti

4.12107 votes

WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Bleu de Chanel

Chanel · 2010

4.1424,602 votes

Rank #463 CitrusFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Bleu de Chanel takes 2 of 3 categories.

1881 Riviera
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Bleu de Chanel
Choose it for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

1881 Riviera1/3

Bleu de Chanel2/3

Ratings & consensus: Bleu de Chanel
Community sentiment: 1881 Riviera
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Bleu de Chanel
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

Bleu de ChanelChanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 52%Had 14%Want 34%

4.14/ 5 · 24,602 votes

Have 53%Had 22%Want 26%

Category winnerBleu de ChanelRating 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

55%Love

12%Like

6%Ok

12%Dislike

14%Hate

Share of community votes

Category winner1881 RivieraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value53

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%

citrus100%

fresh spicy81%

woody81%

aromatic70%

amber67%

smoky53%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, woody 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

GrapefruitLemonMintPink Pepper

Heart

GingerNutmegJasmineIso E Super

Base

IncenseVetiverCedarSandalwoodPatchouliLabdanumWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesIncense, Mint, Jasmine 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

Spring100

Summer91

Fall85

Winter59

Day100

Night88

Category winnerBleu de ChanelMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

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

Men94

Unisex6

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rankUnranked

PerfumerMichel Girard

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#463

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched2010

Reviews1,999

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…

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Bleu de Chanel by Chanel is a Woody Aromatic fragrance for men. Bleu de Chanel was launched in 2010. The nose behind this fragrance is Jacques Polge. Top notes are Grapefruit, Lemon, Mint and Pink Pepper; middle notes are Ginger, Nutmeg, Jasmine and Iso E Super; base notes are Incense, Vetiver, Cedar, Sandalwood, Patc…

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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 Bleu de Chanel?

Bleu de Chanel takes 2 of 3 categories. 1881 Riviera is rated 4.12/5 from 107 votes; Bleu de Chanel is rated 4.14/5 from 24,602 votes. Choose 1881 Riviera for a woody and citrus character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Bleu de Chanel for a citrus and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do 1881 Riviera and Bleu de Chanel smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Incense, Mint, Jasmine and Vetiver.

Is 1881 Riviera or Bleu de Chanel better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 1881 Riviera and Bleu de Chanel?

1881 Riviera has top notes of Incense, Orange, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine and Akigalawood, a base of Vetiver, Leather and Patchouli. Bleu de Chanel has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon, Mint and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Ginger, Nutmeg, Jasmine and Iso E Super, a base of Incense, Vetiver, Cedar and Sandalwood.