Fragrance comparison

1881 Silver vs Shu Uemura 029

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 82 ratings analysed

1881 Silver

Cerruti

4.0180 votes

Rank #12,415 Fresh SpicyAromatic

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66%scent match

Closely related

2 wins

Shu Uemura 029

Shu Uemura

2.502 votes

Rank #66,142 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Shu Uemura 029 takes 2 of 3 categories.

1881 Silver
Choose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Shu Uemura 029
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

1881 Silver1/3

Shu Uemura 0292/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Shu Uemura 029
Sillage & projection: Shu Uemura 029
Value for money: Not scored
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

Shu Uemura 029Shu Uemura

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 37%Had 14%Want 48%

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 30%Want 70%

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

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate38

Category winners

LongevityShu Uemura 029

SillageShu Uemura 029

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

herbal84%

fresh77%

citrus69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

herbal83%

woody74%

citrus65%

white floral56%

Scent match66%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

LemonLavenderArtemisiaRosemaryTarragonTangerine

Heart

GeraniumJasmineRosePitosporumYlang-Ylang

Base

OakmossCedarSagePatchouliAmber

InformationalShared notesLemon, Sage, Geranium and Lavender. 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

Summer50

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Not enough votes yet

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#66,142

PerfumerDaniel Maurel

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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Shu Uemura 029 opens with a crisp, herbal snap of artemisia, lavender, and lemon. This clean, aromatic start feels like stepping into a cold morning air, brisk and immediate. As the scent warms on your skin, the green sharpness settles into a quiet floral heart of geranium and jasmine, which keeps the composition from…

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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 Shu Uemura 029?

Shu Uemura 029 takes 2 of 3 categories. 1881 Silver is rated 4.01/5 from 80 votes; Shu Uemura 029 is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes. Choose 1881 Silver for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Shu Uemura 029 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Silver or Shu Uemura 029?

They last about the same: Shu Uemura 029 60/100, 1881 Silver 59/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Silver or Shu Uemura 029?

Shu Uemura 029 projects furthest (Shu Uemura 029 75/100, 1881 Silver 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Silver and Shu Uemura 029 smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and herbal accords. Common notes include Lemon, Sage, Geranium and Lavender.

Is 1881 Silver or Shu Uemura 029 better for summer or winter?

1881 Silver suits daytime wear; Shu Uemura 029 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 Silver and Shu Uemura 029?

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. Shu Uemura 029 has top notes of Lemon, Lavender, Artemisia and Rosemary, heart notes of Geranium, Jasmine, Rose and Pitosporum, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Sage and Patchouli.