Fragrance comparison

1881 Signature vs Panthere

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 1,121 ratings analysed

1881 Signature

Cerruti

4.14208 votes

Rank #4,815 Fresh SpicyWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

27%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Panthere

Cartier

4.15913 votes

Rank #435 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Panthere takes 5 of 7 categories.

1881 Signature
Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Panthere
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

1881 Signature2/7

Panthere5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1881 SignatureCerruti

PanthereCartier

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.14/ 5 · 208 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

4.15/ 5 · 913 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerPanthereRating 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

50%Love

37%Like

3%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

783 votes

Category winnerPanthereMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityPanthere

SillagePanthere

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value60

Category winner1881 SignatureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

warm spicy92%

amber84%

leather77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

white floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

amber77%

floral69%

animalic61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both amber 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

Orange BlossomMandarin OrangeLabdanumGingerRosePepperGrapefruit

Heart

TuberoseCarnationGardeniaYlang-YlangNutmegJasmineNarcissusHeliotrope

Base

CivetSandalwoodAmberOakmossVanillaTonka BeanIncensePatchouli

InformationalShared notesPepper, Nutmeg, Grapefruit 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

Spring36

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winner1881 SignatureMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men94

Unisex3

Women3

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

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,815

PerfumerNadège Le Garlantezec

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#435

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews128

Category winnerPanthereHigher 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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Panthere by Cartier (1986) opens with a sharp burst of orange blossom, mandarin, and warm ginger that immediately commands attention. Within minutes, thick tuberose and narcotic gardenia take center stage, underpinned by a heavy base of oakmoss, dark civet, and golden amber. This is an unapologetic 1980s floral chypr…

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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 Panthere?

Panthere takes 5 of 7 categories. 1881 Signature is rated 4.14/5 from 208 votes; Panthere is rated 4.15/5 from 913 votes. Choose 1881 Signature for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Panthere for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Signature or Panthere?

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

Which projects more, 1881 Signature or Panthere?

Panthere projects furthest (Panthere 71/100, 1881 Signature 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Signature and Panthere smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share amber and woody accords. Common notes include Pepper, Nutmeg, Grapefruit and Labdanum.

Is 1881 Signature or Panthere 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 Panthere?

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. Panthere has top notes of Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Labdanum and Ginger, heart notes of Tuberose, Carnation, Gardenia and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Civet, Sandalwood, Amber and Oakmoss.