Fragrance comparison

1881 Silver vs Eau de Sport

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 140 ratings analysed

1881 Silver

Cerruti

4.0180 votes

Rank #12,415 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Eau de Sport

Lacoste Fragrances

4.3560 votes

Rank #8,998 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Eau de Sport takes 5 of 7 categories.

1881 Silver
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Eau de Sport
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

1881 Silver2/7

Eau de Sport5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1881 SilverCerruti

Eau de SportLacoste Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 37%Had 14%Want 48%

4.35/ 5 · 60 votes

Have 29%Had 26%Want 45%

Category winnerEau de SportRating 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

43%Like

3%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

60 votes

Category winnerEau de SportMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityEau de Sport

SillageEau de Sport

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value59

Category winner1881 SilverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

herbal84%

fresh77%

citrus69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

warm spicy69%

green61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and woody

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

BergamotLavenderBasilLemonMandarin OrangeMintNeroli

Heart

FirCorianderCarnationClary SageJasmineGeraniumRose

Base

SandalwoodLeatherCedarAmberTonka BeanOakmossPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesBasil, Lemon, 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

Summer78

Fall70

Winter43

Day100

Night45

Category winner1881 SilverMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men81

Unisex13

Women6

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#8,998

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

Category winnerEau de SportHigher 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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Eau de Sport by Lacoste Fragrances opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, mint, and crushed basil before settling into an aromatic pine and cedar dry down. Created as a classic aromatic fougere, this vintage cologne pairs traditional French herbal accords with a dry oakmoss and leather base. It wears best during cool …

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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 Sport?

Eau de Sport takes 5 of 7 categories. 1881 Silver is rated 4.01/5 from 80 votes; Eau de Sport is rated 4.35/5 from 60 votes. Choose 1881 Silver for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Eau de Sport for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Silver or Eau de Sport?

Eau de Sport lasts longest (Eau de Sport 76/100, 1881 Silver 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Silver or Eau de Sport?

Eau de Sport projects furthest (Eau de Sport 69/100, 1881 Silver 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Silver and Eau de Sport smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Basil, Lemon, Coriander and Geranium.

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

For summer, 1881 Silver is the stronger pick. For winter, Eau de Sport is the stronger pick. 1881 Silver suits daytime wear; Eau de Sport suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

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

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 Sport has top notes of Bergamot, Lavender, Basil and Lemon, heart notes of Fir, Coriander, Carnation and Clary Sage, a base of Sandalwood, Leather, Cedar and Amber.