Fragrance comparison

1881 Signature vs Lounge Leather

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 211 ratings analysed

1881 Signature

Cerruti

4.14208 votes

Rank #4,815 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

Lounge Leather

Grande

5.003 votes

Rank #27,825 LeatherMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

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

1881 Signature
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear.
Lounge Leather
Choose it for a leather and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

1881 Signature2/4

Lounge Leather2/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1881 SignatureCerruti

Lounge LeatherGrande

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 208 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 28%Had 0%Want 72%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityLounge Leather

SillageLounge Leather

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value50

Category winner1881 SignatureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

leather77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

leather100%

musky92%

citrus84%

fresh spicy77%

powdery69%

tobacco61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both fresh spicy and leather

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

GrapefruitAllspiceAppleArtemisiaBergamotCardamomNutmegLavender

Heart

TobaccoOudJasmine SambacCyclamenSaffronLily of the ValleyAtlas CedarRose Water

Base

SuedeLeatherCO2 ExtractsPatchouliVetiverVanillaMuskTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Grapefruit, Leather and Cardamom. 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

Spring33

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day33

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex3

Women3

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

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,815

PerfumerNadège Le Garlantezec

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#27,825

PerfumerMarius Pana

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winner1881 SignatureHigher 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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Lounge Leather by Grande opens with bitter grapefruit, artemisia, and crisp bergamot before settling into a deep heart of tobacco leaf, saffron, and raw leather. Suede, patchouli, and CO2 extracts anchor the base, giving it a smoky, tactile presence. Built for cold autumn nights and formal evening wear, it suits leath…

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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 Lounge Leather?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. 1881 Signature is rated 4.14/5 from 208 votes; Lounge Leather is rated 5.00/5 from 3 votes. Choose 1881 Signature for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Lounge Leather for a leather and musky character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Signature or Lounge Leather?

Lounge Leather lasts longest (Lounge Leather 87/100, 1881 Signature 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Signature or Lounge Leather?

Lounge Leather projects furthest (Lounge Leather 75/100, 1881 Signature 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Signature and Lounge Leather smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and leather accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Grapefruit, Leather and Cardamom.

Is 1881 Signature or Lounge Leather better for summer or winter?

1881 Signature suits evening wear; Lounge Leather suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 Signature and Lounge Leather?

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. Lounge Leather has top notes of Grapefruit, Allspice, Apple and Artemisia, heart notes of Tobacco, Oud, Jasmine Sambac and Cyclamen, a base of Suede, Leather, CO2 Extracts and Patchouli.