Fragrance comparison

1881 Riviera vs Blue by Ahmed

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 211 ratings analysed

1881 Riviera

Cerruti

4.12107 votes

WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Blue by Ahmed

Ahmed Al Maghribi

4.43104 votes

Rank #5,323 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue by Ahmed takes 2 of 3 categories.

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

1881 Riviera1/3

Blue by Ahmed2/3

Ratings & consensus: Blue by Ahmed
Community sentiment: Blue by Ahmed
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: 1881 Riviera
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

Blue by AhmedAhmed Al Maghribi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 52%Had 14%Want 34%

4.43/ 5 · 104 votes

Have 91%Had 9%Want 0%

Category winnerBlue by AhmedRating 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

58%Love

32%Like

8%Ok

2%Dislike

1%Hate

104 votes

Category winnerBlue by AhmedMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value82

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%

woody91%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy74%

musky65%

powdery56%

Scent match49%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

Iso E SuperJasmineGingerNutmeg

Base

SandalwoodWhite MuskPatchouliCedarwoodLabdanumVetiverIncense

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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter28

Day–

Night–

Category winner1881 RivieraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

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

Men81

Unisex15

Women4

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rankUnranked

PerfumerMichel Girard

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#5,323

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews16

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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Blue by Ahmed is a fresh woody aromatic built around bright grapefruit, lemon and mint, then warmed with ginger, nutmeg and a musky incense-tinged base. It reads like a modern blue scent with a cleaner, slightly Middle Eastern twist. For shoppers, the appeal is easy versatility and strong value. Reviews point to good …

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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 Blue by Ahmed?

Blue by Ahmed takes 2 of 3 categories. 1881 Riviera is rated 4.12/5 from 107 votes; Blue by Ahmed is rated 4.43/5 from 104 votes. Choose 1881 Riviera for a woody and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Blue by Ahmed for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.

Do 1881 Riviera and Blue by Ahmed smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Incense, Mint, Jasmine and Vetiver.

Is 1881 Riviera or Blue by Ahmed better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1881 Riviera is the stronger pick. For winter, Blue by Ahmed is the stronger pick. 1881 Riviera suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 Riviera and Blue by Ahmed?

1881 Riviera has top notes of Incense, Orange, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine and Akigalawood, a base of Vetiver, Leather and Patchouli. Blue by Ahmed has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon, Mint and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Iso E Super, Jasmine, Ginger and Nutmeg, a base of Sandalwood, White Musk, Patchouli and Cedarwood.