Fragrance comparison

1881 Signature vs Omnia IV

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 338 ratings analysed

2 wins

1881 Signature

Cerruti

4.14208 votes

Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Omnia IV

In The Box

3.90130 votes

Rank #10,452 WoodyFresh Spicy

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.
Omnia IV
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter.

1881 Signature2/3

Omnia IV1/3

Ratings & consensus: 1881 Signature
Community sentiment: 1881 Signature
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Omnia IV
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

Omnia IVIn The Box

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 208 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

3.90/ 5 · 130 votes

Have 57%Had 16%Want 27%

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

40%Love

32%Like

10%Ok

15%Dislike

3%Hate

130 votes

Category winner1881 SignatureMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value68

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%

fresh spicy92%

aromatic84%

warm spicy77%

ozonic69%

powdery61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and woody

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

PepperNutmegBergamotelemiCardamomGrapefruit

Heart

Violet LeafWhiskeyLavender

Base

CedarSandalwoodVetiverPatchouliAmbergrisMusk

InformationalShared notesPepper, Nutmeg, Grapefruit 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

Spring82

Summer25

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerOmnia IVMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex3

Women3

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

Men90

Unisex8

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rankUnranked

PerfumerNadège Le Garlantezec

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#10,452

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

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…

Reviews →

Omnia IV is a woody spicy scent that thrives in cooler weather. It features a bold opening of black pepper and cardamom, followed by a mid-section of violet leaf and whiskey. This composition delivers a sharp, sophisticated profile suitable for office or evening wear. The base of cedar and vetiver creates a sturdy, lo…

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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 Omnia IV?

1881 Signature takes 2 of 3 categories. 1881 Signature is rated 4.14/5 from 208 votes; Omnia IV is rated 3.90/5 from 130 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 Omnia IV for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in winter.

Do 1881 Signature and Omnia IV smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Pepper, Nutmeg, Grapefruit and Cardamom.

Is 1881 Signature or Omnia IV better for summer or winter?

For summer, Omnia IV 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 Omnia IV?

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. Omnia IV has top notes of Pepper, Nutmeg, Bergamot and elemi, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Whiskey and Lavender, a base of Cedar, Sandalwood, Vetiver and Patchouli.