1881 Silver vs Dark Temptation
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
11%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1881 Silver takes 5 of 7 categories.
1881 SilverChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dark TemptationChoose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
1881 Silver5/7
Dark Temptation2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- 1881 Silver
- Community sentiment
- 1881 Silver
- Longevity
- 1881 Silver
- Sillage & projection
- 1881 Silver
- Value for money
- Dark Temptation
- Versatility
- 1881 Silver
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Dark Temptation
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
1881 SilverCerrutiDark TemptationAXEWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.01/ 5 · 80 votes
Have 37%Had 14%Want 48%
3.40/ 5 · 1,371 votes
Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%
Category winner1881 SilverRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate31%Love
48%Like
13%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
80 votes
38%Love
43%Like
6%Ok
9%Dislike
3%Hate
1,278 votes
Category winner1881 SilverMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity1881 Silver
Sillage1881 Silver
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDark TemptationBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familyfresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
herbal84%
fresh77%
citrus69%
woody61%
sweet100%
vanilla92%
chocolate84%
warm spicy77%
amber69%
cacao61%
Scent match11%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop15-30 mins
BasilGingerLemonSageCoriander
Heart2-4 hrs
PineappleGeraniumLavenderYlang-Ylang
Base5-7 hrs
AmberwoodOakmossPatchouli
Top
CherryPearGingerCoriander
Heart
Red PepperSageBasil
Base
Dark ChocolateVanillaWhipped CreamAmberPatchouli
InformationalShared notesBasil, Ginger, Sage and Coriander. Durations are only published for 1881 Silver, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer100
Fall77
Winter31
Day100
Night40
Spring45
Summer31
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winner1881 SilverMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#13,387
PerfumerAlienor Massenet, Maurice Roucel
Launched—
Reviews12
Overall rank#1,886
PerfumerAnn Gottlieb
Launched—
Reviews180
Category winnerDark TemptationHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCerruti 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 →Dark Temptation by AXE opens with a surprising hit of cherry and pear before settling into a warm, gourmand heart of dark chocolate and vanilla. It is a mass-market fragrance that leans heavily on sweet, spicy notes. While it often faces stigma due to its accessibility, it offers a functional, easy-to-reach scent prof…
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 Silver or Dark Temptation?
1881 Silver takes 5 of 7 categories. 1881 Silver is rated 4.01/5 from 80 votes; Dark Temptation is rated 3.40/5 from 1,371 votes. Choose 1881 Silver for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Dark Temptation for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, 1881 Silver or Dark Temptation?
1881 Silver lasts longest (1881 Silver 59/100, Dark Temptation 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1881 Silver or Dark Temptation?
1881 Silver projects furthest (1881 Silver 60/100, Dark Temptation 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 1881 Silver and Dark Temptation smell similar?
Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Basil, Ginger, Sage and Coriander.
Is 1881 Silver or Dark Temptation better for summer or winter?
For summer, 1881 Silver is the stronger pick. For winter, Dark Temptation is the stronger pick. 1881 Silver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1881 Silver and Dark Temptation?
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. Dark Temptation has top notes of Cherry, Pear, Ginger and Coriander, heart notes of Red Pepper, Sage and Basil, a base of Dark Chocolate, Vanilla, Whipped Cream and Amber.
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