Fragrance comparison

1881 Silver vs Eau de Lancaster

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 306 ratings analysed

3 wins

1881 Silver

Cerruti

4.0180 votes

Rank #12,415 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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62%scent match

Closely related

Eau de Lancaster

Lancaster · 1977

3.96226 votes

Rank #28,226 AromaticFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1881 Silver takes 3 of 5 categories.

1881 Silver
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eau de Lancaster
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

1881 Silver3/5

Eau de Lancaster2/5

Ratings & consensus: Eau de Lancaster
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1881 Silver
Sillage & projection: 1881 Silver
Value for money: Eau de Lancaster
Versatility: Not scored
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

Eau de LancasterLancaster

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 37%Had 14%Want 48%

3.96/ 5 · 226 votes

Have 32%Had 19%Want 49%

Category winnerEau de LancasterRating 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

40%Love

20%Like

25%Ok

5%Dislike

10%Hate

20 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity56

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

Longevity1881 Silver

Sillage1881 Silver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value77

Category winnerEau de LancasterBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

herbal84%

fresh77%

citrus69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy84%

herbal69%

woody61%

Scent match62%Closely related · both aromatic, fresh spicy 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

Top

AldehydesBasilNeroliBergamotThymeSageCoriander

Heart

GeraniumIrisCloveRoseLavenderJasmineLabdanum

Base

MuskCoumarinSandalwoodPatchouliOakmossCastoreumCedar

InformationalShared notesBasil, Sage, Coriander and Geranium. 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

Spring100

Summer64

Fall100

Winter45

Day100

Night82

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men70

Unisex25

Women5

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#28,226

PerfumerEugène Frezzati, Georges Würz

Launched1977

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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If you are searching for a clean, gender-neutral scent that avoids modern sugar trends, Eau de Lancaster is a prime candidate. Launched in 1977, this chypre floral blends aromatic lavender, sharp coriander, and bitter bergamot with a soft heart of jasmine and peach. It finishes with an earthy base of oakmoss and warm …

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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 Eau de Lancaster?

1881 Silver takes 3 of 5 categories. 1881 Silver is rated 4.01/5 from 80 votes; Eau de Lancaster is rated 3.96/5 from 226 votes. Choose 1881 Silver for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eau de Lancaster for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Silver or Eau de Lancaster?

1881 Silver lasts longest (1881 Silver 59/100, Eau de Lancaster 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Silver or Eau de Lancaster?

1881 Silver projects furthest (1881 Silver 60/100, Eau de Lancaster 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Silver and Eau de Lancaster smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and herbal accords. Common notes include Basil, Sage, Coriander and Geranium.

Is 1881 Silver or Eau de Lancaster better for summer or winter?

1881 Silver suits daytime wear; Eau de Lancaster suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 Silver and Eau de Lancaster?

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. Eau de Lancaster has top notes of Aldehydes, Basil, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Geranium, Iris, Clove and Rose, a base of Musk, Coumarin, Sandalwood and Patchouli.