Fragrance comparison

1881 Silver vs Black Shadow

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 101 ratings analysed

1881 Silver

Cerruti

4.0180 votes

Rank #12,415 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

68%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Black Shadow

Chris Adams

4.1421 votes

Rank #20,611 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Black Shadow takes 4 of 6 categories.

1881 Silver
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Black Shadow
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

1881 Silver1/6

Black Shadow4/6

Ratings & consensus: Black Shadow
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Black Shadow
Sillage & projection: Black Shadow
Value for money: Black Shadow
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: 1881 Silver

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1881 SilverCerruti

Black ShadowChris Adams

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 37%Had 14%Want 48%

4.14/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 35%Had 27%Want 37%

Category winnerBlack ShadowRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

48%Like

13%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

80 votes

48%Love

33%Like

5%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityBlack Shadow

SillageBlack Shadow

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value88

Category winnerBlack ShadowBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

herbal84%

fresh77%

citrus69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

herbal77%

lavender69%

woody61%

Scent match68%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and herbal

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

BasilGingerLemonSageCoriander

Heart2-4 hrs

PineappleGeraniumLavenderYlang-Ylang

Base5-7 hrs

AmberwoodOakmossPatchouli

Top15-30 mins

LemonBergamotBasil

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderGeraniumWormwoodYlang-YlangSageCinnamon

Base5-8 hrs

OakmossMuskCoumarin

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall77

Winter31

Day100

Night33

Spring63

Summer75

Fall63

Winter100

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 44%Casual 36%Date 13%Party 8%

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 43%Work 37%Date 11%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,415

PerfumerAlienor Massenet, Maurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#20,611

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winner1881 SilverHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cerruti 1881 Silver opens with a sharp flash of tart lemon, fresh crushed basil, and spicy ginger that feels instantly invigorating. The initial alcohol rush dissipates within two minutes, revealing an herbal core of clary sage and metallic geranium. As the scent warms on the skin, clean lavender and earthy oakmoss st…

Reviews →

Chris Adams Black Shadow hits the air with a brisk crackle of cold lemon, bergamot rind, and freshly crushed basil. It wastes zero time. That sharp citrus slap immediately wakes up your senses, evoking the brisk sting of traditional aftershave tonic. Within twenty minutes, the initial bite yields to a clean heart of h…

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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 Silver or Black Shadow?

Black Shadow takes 4 of 6 categories. 1881 Silver is rated 4.01/5 from 80 votes; Black Shadow is rated 4.14/5 from 21 votes. Choose 1881 Silver for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Black Shadow for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Silver or Black Shadow?

Black Shadow lasts longest (Black Shadow 70/100, 1881 Silver 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Silver or Black Shadow?

Black Shadow projects furthest (Black Shadow 63/100, 1881 Silver 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Silver and Black Shadow smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and herbal accords. Common notes include Basil, Lemon, Sage and Geranium.

Is 1881 Silver or Black Shadow better for summer or winter?

1881 Silver suits daytime wear; Black Shadow suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 Silver and Black Shadow?

1881 Silver has top notes of Basil, Ginger, Lemon and Sage, heart notes of Pineapple, Geranium, Lavender and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Amberwood, Oakmoss and Patchouli. Black Shadow has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot and Basil, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium, Wormwood and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Coumarin.