Fragrance comparison

1881 Riviera vs Blue de Chance

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 229 ratings analysed

5 wins

1881 Riviera

Cerruti

4.12107 votes

Rank #9,709 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

Blue de Chance

Maison Alhambra

3.61122 votes

Rank #17,706 CitrusWoody

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.
Blue de Chance
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer.

1881 Riviera5/7

Blue de Chance2/7

Ratings & consensus: 1881 Riviera
Community sentiment: 1881 Riviera
Longevity: 1881 Riviera
Sillage & projection: 1881 Riviera
Value for money: Blue de Chance
Versatility: Blue de Chance
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

Blue de ChanceMaison Alhambra

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 52%Had 14%Want 34%

3.61/ 5 · 122 votes

Have 50%Had 14%Want 36%

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

26%Love

38%Like

17%Ok

8%Dislike

11%Hate

122 votes

Category winner1881 RivieraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage47

♥ Love / hate65

Category winners

Longevity1881 Riviera

Sillage1881 Riviera

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value78

Category winnerBlue de ChanceBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

musky69%

amber61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, citrus 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

GingerJasmineNutmeg

Base

White MuskIncenseSandalwoodVetiverCedarPatchouliLabdanum

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

Spring94

Summer100

Fall57

Winter22

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBlue de ChanceMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

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

Men85

Unisex10

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,709

PerfumerMichel Girard

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#17,706

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

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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Blue de Chance by Maison Alhambra is a woody aromatic fragrance designed for men. It opens with bright citrus and mint before settling into a heart of ginger and nutmeg. The base provides a musky, woody foundation. It works well as a versatile daily scent for casual office settings or relaxed weekend wear in moderate …

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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 de Chance?

1881 Riviera takes 5 of 7 categories. 1881 Riviera is rated 4.12/5 from 107 votes; Blue de Chance is rated 3.61/5 from 122 votes. Choose 1881 Riviera for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Blue de Chance for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Riviera or Blue de Chance?

1881 Riviera lasts longest (1881 Riviera 63/100, Blue de Chance 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Riviera or Blue de Chance?

1881 Riviera projects furthest (1881 Riviera 53/100, Blue de Chance 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Riviera and Blue de Chance smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Incense, Mint, Jasmine and Vetiver.

Is 1881 Riviera or Blue de Chance better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 1881 Riviera and Blue de Chance?

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 de Chance has top notes of Grapefruit, Lemon, Mint and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Ginger, Jasmine and Nutmeg, a base of White Musk, Incense, Sandalwood and Vetiver.