Fragrance comparison

1881 Riviera vs Dusk

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 118 ratings analysed

5 wins

1881 Riviera

Cerruti

4.12107 votes

Rank #9,709 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Dusk

Oakcha

3.3611 votes

Rank #59,530 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1881 Riviera takes 5 of 5 categories.

1881 Riviera
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dusk
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Best in spring, evening wear.

1881 Riviera5/5

Dusk0/5

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

DuskOakcha

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 52%Had 14%Want 34%

3.36/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 74%Had 5%Want 21%

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

18%Love

18%Like

45%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage41

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

Longevity1881 Riviera

Sillage1881 Riviera

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value70

Category winner1881 RivieraBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

citrus92%

white floral84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

woody100%

amber92%

musky84%

fresh spicy77%

citrus69%

aromatic61%

Scent match42%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

Pink PepperMintGrapefruitLemon

Heart

Iso E SuperGingerJasmineNutmeg

Base

IncenseSandalwoodWhite MuskPatchouliVetiverCedarLabdanum

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

Summer17

Fall83

Winter67

Day57

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

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

Men64

Unisex36

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,709

PerfumerMichel Girard

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#59,530

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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Oakcha Dusk opens with an energetic burst of tart grapefruit, bright lemon, and crisp cooling mint, sharpened by a pinch of pink pepper. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, the scent shifts into a smooth blend of spicy ginger, clean jasmine, and cedarwood wrapped in warm incense. It brings the familiar feel of a fr…

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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 Dusk?

1881 Riviera takes 5 of 5 categories. 1881 Riviera is rated 4.12/5 from 107 votes; Dusk is rated 3.36/5 from 11 votes. Choose 1881 Riviera for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dusk for a woody and amber character. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Riviera or Dusk?

1881 Riviera lasts longest (1881 Riviera 63/100, Dusk 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Riviera or Dusk?

1881 Riviera projects furthest (1881 Riviera 53/100, Dusk 41/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Riviera and Dusk smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Incense, Mint, Jasmine and Vetiver.

Is 1881 Riviera or Dusk better for summer or winter?

1881 Riviera suits daytime wear; Dusk suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 Riviera and Dusk?

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