Fragrance comparison

1881 Riviera vs Royale Exclusif

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 114 ratings analysed

1881 Riviera

Cerruti

4.12107 votes

Rank #9,709 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Royale Exclusif

Adyan by Anfar

4.437 votes

Rank #42,651 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

1881 Riviera
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Royale Exclusif
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

1881 Riviera2/4

Royale Exclusif2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Royale Exclusif
Sillage & projection: Royale Exclusif
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

Royale ExclusifAdyan by Anfar

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.12/ 5 · 107 votes

Have 52%Had 14%Want 34%

4.43/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 63%Had 6%Want 31%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

71%Love

14%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity83

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate86

Category winners

LongevityRoyale Exclusif

SillageRoyale Exclusif

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value77

¤ Price value75

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%

fresh spicy84%

musky77%

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 PepperGrapefruitLemonMint

Heart

Iso E SuperJasmineNutmegGinger

Base

SandalwoodWhite MuskPatchouliLabdanumVetiverIncenseCedar

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

Spring50

Summer83

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night75

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

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

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,709

PerfumerMichel Girard

Launched—

Reviews16

Overall rank#42,651

PerfumerAhmedullah Anfar

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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Royale Exclusif by Adyan by Anfar is a Woody Spicy fragrance for men. Royale Exclusif was launched in 2021. The nose behind this fragrance is Ahmedullah Anfar. Top notes are Pink Pepper, Grapefruit, Lemon and Mint; middle notes are Iso E Super, Jasmine, Nutmeg and Ginger; base notes are Sandalwood, White Musk, Patchou…

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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 Royale Exclusif?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. 1881 Riviera is rated 4.12/5 from 107 votes; Royale Exclusif is rated 4.43/5 from 7 votes. Choose 1881 Riviera for a woody and citrus character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Royale Exclusif for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Riviera or Royale Exclusif?

Royale Exclusif lasts longest (Royale Exclusif 83/100, 1881 Riviera 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Riviera or Royale Exclusif?

Royale Exclusif projects furthest (Royale Exclusif 71/100, 1881 Riviera 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Riviera and Royale Exclusif 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 Royale Exclusif better for summer or winter?

1881 Riviera suits daytime wear; Royale Exclusif suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 Riviera and Royale Exclusif?

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