Fragrance comparison

1881 Silver vs Wild Country

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 538 ratings analysed

5 wins

1881 Silver

Cerruti

4.0180 votes

Rank #12,198 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

46%scent match

Some overlap

Wild Country

Avon · 1967

3.86458 votes

Rank #5,586 AromaticAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1881 Silver takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

1881 Silver5/7

Wild Country2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1881 SilverCerruti

Wild CountryAvon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 37%Had 14%Want 48%

3.86/ 5 · 458 votes

Have 61%Had 26%Want 13%

Category winner1881 SilverRating 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

24%Love

50%Like

20%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

284 votes

Category winner1881 SilverMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

Longevity1881 Silver

Sillage1881 Silver

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value73

¤ Price value80

Category winnerWild CountryBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

aromatic92%

herbal84%

fresh77%

citrus69%

woody61%

aromatic100%

amber77%

woody69%

fresh spicy46%

lavender30%

Scent match46%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

LavenderCorianderAniseBergamotLemonBasil

Heart

SandalwoodCarnationCedarHeliotropeGeranium

Base

MuskVanillaOakmossTonka BeanBenzoinAmber

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

Spring88

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%

Men88

Unisex10

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#12,198

PerfumerAlienor Massenet, Maurice Roucel

Launched—

Reviews12

Overall rank#5,586

PerfumerChristelle Laprade

Launched1967

Reviews38

Category winnerWild CountryHigher 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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Wild Country by Avon is an enduring aromatic fougere that has shaped men's grooming since 1967. It opens with sharp lavender and spicy coriander, settling into a powdery base of musk, vanilla, and tonka bean. This classic fragrance serves as a reliable, comforting choice for casual, everyday wear during the crisp, tra…

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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 Wild Country?

1881 Silver takes 5 of 7 categories. 1881 Silver is rated 4.01/5 from 80 votes; Wild Country is rated 3.86/5 from 458 votes. Choose 1881 Silver for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Wild Country for a aromatic and amber character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Silver or Wild Country?

They last about the same: 1881 Silver 59/100, Wild Country 57/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Silver or Wild Country?

1881 Silver projects furthest (1881 Silver 60/100, Wild Country 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Silver and Wild Country smell similar?

Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Basil, Lemon, Coriander and Geranium.

Is 1881 Silver or Wild Country better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 1881 Silver and Wild Country?

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. Wild Country has top notes of Lavender, Coriander, Anise and Bergamot, heart notes of Sandalwood, Carnation, Cedar and Heliotrope, a base of Musk, Vanilla, Oakmoss and Tonka Bean.