1881 Signature vs Timur
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
62%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1881 Signature takes 6 of 7 categories.
1881 SignatureChoose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
TimurChoose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
1881 Signature6/7
Timur1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- 1881 Signature
- Community sentiment
- 1881 Signature
- Longevity
- 1881 Signature
- Sillage & projection
- 1881 Signature
- Value for money
- 1881 Signature
- Versatility
- Timur
- 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 SignatureCerrutiTimurPheboWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.14/ 5 · 208 votes
Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%
3.85/ 5 · 65 votes
Have 63%Had 21%Want 15%
Category winner1881 SignatureRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate43%Love
40%Like
7%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate
208 votes
28%Love
45%Like
15%Ok
9%Dislike
3%Hate
65 votes
Category winner1881 SignatureMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity1881 Signature
Sillage1881 Signature
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner1881 SignatureBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfresh spicy100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
leather77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
warm spicy100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
woody77%
citrus69%
floral61%
Scent match62%Closely related · both fresh spicy, warm spicy and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
PepperNutmegGrapefruit
Heart2-4 hrs
LeatherCardamomLabdanum
Base6-8+ hrs
AmberPeppertreePatchouliVetiver
Top
PepperCardamomGrapefruit
Heart
MagnoliaLavenderCashmere Wood
Base
PatchouliVetiverAmber
InformationalShared notesPepper, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Amber. Durations are only published for 1881 Signature, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring41
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day71
Night100
Spring92
Summer42
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night85
Category winnerTimurMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#5,250
PerfumerNadège Le Garlantezec
Launched—
Reviews38
Overall rank#28,735
PerfumerSerge Majoullier
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winner1881 SignatureHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCerruti 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 →Phebo Timur opens with a sharp snap of Nepalese Timur pepper and bitter grapefruit, backed by a cool kick of green cardamom. As the initial citrus sparkle settles on skin, magnolia and lavender soften the top-heavy spice before revealing a smooth core of cashmere wood. The dry down turns distinctly woody and earthy th…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, 1881 Signature or Timur?
1881 Signature takes 6 of 7 categories. 1881 Signature is rated 4.14/5 from 208 votes; Timur is rated 3.85/5 from 65 votes. Choose 1881 Signature for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Timur for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, 1881 Signature or Timur?
1881 Signature lasts longest (1881 Signature 63/100, Timur 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1881 Signature or Timur?
1881 Signature projects furthest (1881 Signature 59/100, Timur 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 1881 Signature and Timur smell similar?
Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, warm spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pepper, Grapefruit, Cardamom and Amber.
Is 1881 Signature or Timur better for summer or winter?
For summer, Timur is the stronger pick. For winter, 1881 Signature is the stronger pick. 1881 Signature suits evening wear; Timur suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1881 Signature and Timur?
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. Timur has top notes of Pepper, Cardamom and Grapefruit, heart notes of Magnolia, Lavender and Cashmere Wood, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Amber.
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