Fragrance comparison

1881 Riviera vs Pistachio Cousin

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 204 ratings analysed

3 wins

1881 Riviera

Cerruti

4.12107 votes

WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

70%scent match

Closely related

Pistachio Cousin

Les Liquides Imaginaires

3.5297 votes

Rank #19,065 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1881 Riviera takes 3 of 4 categories.

1881 Riviera
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pistachio Cousin
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

1881 Riviera3/4

Pistachio Cousin1/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1881 RivieraCerruti

Pistachio CousinLes Liquides Imaginaires

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 52%Had 14%Want 34%

3.52/ 5 · 97 votes

Have 16%Had 9%Want 75%

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

30%Love

22%Like

25%Ok

18%Dislike

6%Hate

97 votes

Category winner1881 RivieraMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value35

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%

woody83%

white floral65%

aromatic48%

green30%

Scent match70%Closely related · both citrus, woody and white floral

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

Top15-30 mins

PistachioItalian LemonOrangeBergamotIncenseelemi

Heart2-3 hrs

Orange BlossomLemonPetitgrain

Base4-6 hrs

AkigalawoodCypriolVetiverAustralian SandalwoodPatchouli

Category winner1881 RivieraLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer85

Fall0

Winter19

Day100

Night39

Spring100

Summer79

Fall47

Winter11

Day100

Night39

Category winnerPistachio CousinMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

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

Men7

Unisex67

Women26

Casual 41%Work 29%Date 20%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rankUnranked

PerfumerMichel Girard

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#19,065

PerfumerJacek Laszczynski

Launched—

Reviews9

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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Pistachio Cousin by Les Liquides Imaginaires flips the script on typical dessert perfumes by offering a fresh, botanical take on the green nut. The scent opens with a sharp burst of Italian lemon, zesty bergamot, and raw, unsweetened pistachio that feels lively and green. Within minutes, the composition reveals a hear…

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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 Pistachio Cousin?

1881 Riviera takes 3 of 4 categories. 1881 Riviera is rated 4.12/5 from 107 votes; Pistachio Cousin is rated 3.52/5 from 97 votes. Choose 1881 Riviera for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pistachio Cousin for a citrus and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Do 1881 Riviera and Pistachio Cousin smell similar?

Closely related: a 70% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Incense, Orange, Bergamot and Akigalawood.

Is 1881 Riviera or Pistachio Cousin better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 1881 Riviera and Pistachio Cousin?

1881 Riviera has top notes of Incense, Orange, Mint and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine and Akigalawood, a base of Vetiver, Leather and Patchouli. Pistachio Cousin has top notes of Pistachio, Italian Lemon, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Orange Blossom, Lemon and Petitgrain, a base of Akigalawood, Cypriol, Vetiver and Australian Sandalwood.