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1881 Silver vs Fougere No. 1

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

Updated 84 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

  • 1881 Silver

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Fougere No. 1

    Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

1881 Silver2/4
Fougere No. 12/4
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
Fougere No. 1
Sillage & projection
Fougere No. 1
Value for money
1881 Silver
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
Fougere No. 1Myropol
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.01/ 5 · 80 votes
Have 37%Had 14%Want 48%
4.25/ 5 · 4 votes
Have 6%Had 6%Want 88%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

25%Love
75%Like
0%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate75
⏱ Longevity87
〰 Sillage75
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

LongevityFougere No. 1

SillageFougere No. 1

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value73
¤ Price value50
Category winner1881 SilverBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
herbal84%
fresh77%
citrus69%
woody61%
aromatic100%
green92%
fresh spicy84%
woody77%
earthy69%
fruity61%
Scent match45%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
LavenderGreen NotesBergamotApplePineappleBasil
Heart
GeraniumCassisPatchouliCorianderVetiver
Base
OakmossCaramelTonka BeanCostusSandalwoodAmberMuskGalbanum
InformationalShared notesBasil, Coriander, Pineapple 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
Spring0
Summer100
Fall100
Winter0
Day100
Night–
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
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#48,782

PerfumerAndrey Oleynikov

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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Fougere No. 1 leans into classic aromatic fougere territory with a greener, fruit-tinted opening. Lavender, bergamot, basil and crisp apple give it a brisk first impression, while geranium, vetiver and patchouli keep the heart dry and structured. As it settles, oakmoss, tonka, sandalwood and amber bring a warmer, moss…

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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 Fougere No. 1?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. 1881 Silver is rated 4.01/5 from 80 votes; Fougere No. 1 is rated 4.25/5 from 4 votes. Choose 1881 Silver for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Fougere No. 1 for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Silver or Fougere No. 1?

Fougere No. 1 lasts longest (Fougere No. 1 87/100, 1881 Silver 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Silver or Fougere No. 1?

Fougere No. 1 projects furthest (Fougere No. 1 75/100, 1881 Silver 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Silver and Fougere No. 1 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Basil, Coriander, Pineapple and Geranium.

Is 1881 Silver or Fougere No. 1 better for summer or winter?

1881 Silver suits daytime wear; Fougere No. 1 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 Silver and Fougere No. 1?

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. Fougere No. 1 has top notes of Lavender, Green Notes, Bergamot and Apple, heart notes of Geranium, Cassis, Patchouli and Coriander, a base of Oakmoss, Caramel, Tonka Bean and Costus.

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