Fragrance comparison

1881 Signature vs Dolce di Giorno

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 869 ratings analysed

1881 Signature

Cerruti

4.14208 votes

Rank #4,815 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Dolce di Giorno

Bois 1920

4.07661 votes

Rank #1,682 WoodyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dolce di Giorno takes 4 of 7 categories.

1881 Signature
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Dolce di Giorno
Choose it for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.

1881 Signature3/7

Dolce di Giorno4/7

Ratings & consensus: 1881 Signature
Community sentiment: 1881 Signature
Longevity: Dolce di Giorno
Sillage & projection: Dolce di Giorno
Value for money: 1881 Signature
Versatility: Dolce di Giorno
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Dolce di Giorno

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1881 SignatureCerruti

Dolce di GiornoBois 1920

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 208 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

4.07/ 5 · 661 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winner1881 SignatureRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

40%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

2%Hate

208 votes

46%Love

36%Like

8%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

370 votes

Category winner1881 SignatureMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage70

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityDolce di Giorno

SillageDolce di Giorno

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value56

Category winner1881 SignatureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

leather77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

woody100%

warm spicy90%

aromatic80%

fruity70%

cinnamon60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

PepperNutmegGrapefruit

Heart2-4 hrs

LeatherCardamomLabdanum

Base6-8+ hrs

AmberPeppertreePatchouliVetiver

Top

CinnamonPepperBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

PlumCardamomCypriol Oil or NagarmothaThyme

Base

CedarSandalwoodGuaiac WoodVanillaVetiverCashmere WoodPatchouliLabdanum

InformationalShared notesPepper, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Labdanum. Durations are only published for 1881 Signature, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day42

Night100

Spring71

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDolce di GiornoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex3

Women3

Date 32%Casual 26%Party 23%Work 20%

Men34

Unisex51

Women15

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,815

PerfumerNadège Le Garlantezec

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#1,682

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews68

Category winnerDolce di GiornoHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cerruti 1881 Signature delivers a rugged, dry leather profile balanced by toasted pepper and rich amber. It does not shout. The initial burst brings pungent black pepper and grated nutmeg, cut through with a fleeting dash of bitter grapefruit. Within fifteen minutes, the harsh alcohol burn recedes. A supple, buttery l…

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Dolce di Giorno opens with bright grapefruit and bergamot wrapped in cinnamon and pepper, then settles into a darker mix of plum, thyme, cardamom and dry woods. It wears warm, spicy and woody rather than sweet. This is a polished unisex scent with a niche feel, best for cooler weather and evenings. If you enjoy aromat…

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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 Signature or Dolce di Giorno?

Dolce di Giorno takes 4 of 7 categories. 1881 Signature is rated 4.14/5 from 208 votes; Dolce di Giorno is rated 4.07/5 from 661 votes. Choose 1881 Signature for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Dolce di Giorno for a woody and warm spicy character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Signature or Dolce di Giorno?

Dolce di Giorno lasts longest (Dolce di Giorno 79/100, 1881 Signature 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Signature or Dolce di Giorno?

Dolce di Giorno projects furthest (Dolce di Giorno 70/100, 1881 Signature 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Signature and Dolce di Giorno smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Pepper, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Labdanum.

Is 1881 Signature or Dolce di Giorno better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1881 Signature is the stronger pick. For winter, 1881 Signature is the stronger pick. 1881 Signature suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 Signature and Dolce di Giorno?

1881 Signature has top notes of Pepper, Nutmeg and Grapefruit, heart notes of Leather, Cardamom and Labdanum, a base of Amber, Peppertree, Patchouli and Vetiver. Dolce di Giorno has top notes of Cinnamon, Pepper, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Plum, Cardamom, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha and Thyme, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Guaiac Wood and Vanilla.