Fragrance comparison

1881 Silver vs Donna

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 643 ratings analysed

1881 Silver

Cerruti

4.0180 votes

Rank #12,415 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Donna

Trussardi

4.13563 votes

Rank #23,754 AmberAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Donna takes 4 of 7 categories.

1881 Silver
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Donna
Choose it for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

1881 Silver3/7

Donna4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1881 SilverCerruti

DonnaTrussardi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 37%Had 14%Want 48%

4.13/ 5 · 563 votes

Have 48%Had 52%Want 0%

Category winnerDonnaRating 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

43%Love

41%Like

3%Ok

12%Dislike

1%Hate

563 votes

Category winnerDonnaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity79

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityDonna

SillageDonna

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value53

Category winner1881 SilverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

herbal84%

fresh77%

citrus69%

woody61%

amber100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

warm spicy77%

white floral69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both aromatic and fresh spicy

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

Top

AldehydesCorianderSageHiacynthBergamotBasilMandarin OrangeGinger

Heart

RoseCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrris RootJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base

LabdanumBenzoinStyraxAmberPatchouliMuskVanillaCedar

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 season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall77

Winter31

Day100

Night33

Spring98

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winner1881 SilverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men2

Unisex14

Women84

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#23,754

PerfumerJean Guichard

Launched—

Reviews0

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…

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Donna Trussardi opens with a sharp burst of aldehydes, bitter coriander, and green basil before settling into a warm, dark floral heart of carnation, rose, and tuberose. Heavy labdanum, styrax, and amber anchor the base, giving it a dry, resinous finish. Built for crisp autumn evenings and formal winter wear, it deliv…

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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 Donna?

Donna takes 4 of 7 categories. 1881 Silver is rated 4.01/5 from 80 votes; Donna is rated 4.13/5 from 563 votes. Choose 1881 Silver for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Donna for a amber and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Silver or Donna?

Donna lasts longest (Donna 79/100, 1881 Silver 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Silver or Donna?

Donna projects furthest (Donna 73/100, 1881 Silver 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Silver and Donna smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Basil, Ginger, Sage and Coriander.

Is 1881 Silver or Donna better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1881 Silver is the stronger pick. For winter, Donna is the stronger pick. 1881 Silver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 Silver and Donna?

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. Donna has top notes of Aldehydes, Coriander, Sage and Hiacynth, heart notes of Rose, Carnation, Tuberose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Labdanum, Benzoin, Styrax and Amber.