Fragrance comparison

1881 Signature vs Durra

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 287 ratings analysed

2 wins

1881 Signature

Cerruti

4.14208 votes

Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Durra

The Spirit of Dubai

3.7579 votes

Rank #28,555 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1881 Signature takes 2 of 3 categories.

1881 Signature
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, evening wear.
Durra
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

1881 Signature2/3

Durra1/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1881 SignatureCerruti

DurraThe Spirit of Dubai

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 208 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

3.75/ 5 · 79 votes

Have 80%Had 20%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

51%Love

14%Like

6%Ok

18%Dislike

11%Hate

79 votes

Category winner1881 SignatureMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage82

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value26

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

leather77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

warm spicy77%

fresh spicy69%

sweet61%

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

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

Sea NotesWatery NotesAldehydesOzonic notesClary SagePineLavenderCumin

Heart

Agarwood (Oud)Earthy NotesBirch LeafCashmere WoodWoody NotesSandalwoodIncenseVanilla

Base

CastoreumCivettaMuskImmortelleTolu BalsamPrecious WoodsTobaccoVetiver

InformationalShared notesVetiver. 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

Spring80

Summer68

Fall72

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Category winnerDurraMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex3

Women3

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

Men54

Unisex37

Women9

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rankUnranked

PerfumerNadège Le Garlantezec

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#28,555

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerNot enough dataHigher 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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Durra opens with a sharp burst of salty sea notes, cold aldehydes, and clary sage before diving into a dark heart of agarwood and smoky incense. The dry-down settles into heavy castoreum leather, amber, and bitter cumin on skin. It suits cold winter evenings, black-tie dinners, or outdoor gatherings where a dense, mar…

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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 Durra?

1881 Signature takes 2 of 3 categories. 1881 Signature is rated 4.14/5 from 208 votes; Durra is rated 3.75/5 from 79 votes. Choose 1881 Signature for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Durra for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Do 1881 Signature and Durra smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and amber accords. Common notes include Vetiver.

Is 1881 Signature or Durra better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 1881 Signature and Durra?

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. Durra has top notes of Sea Notes, Watery Notes, Aldehydes and Ozonic notes, heart notes of Agarwood (Oud), Earthy Notes, Birch Leaf and Cashmere Wood, a base of Castoreum, Civetta, Musk and Immortelle.