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2 PM vs 1881 Men

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

Updated 2,103 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

  • 2 PM

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

  • 1881 Men

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

2 PM2/5
1881 Men2/5
Ratings & consensus
Not scored
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
1881 Men
Sillage & projection
2 PM
Value for money
2 PM
Versatility
Not scored
Note pyramid (duration)
Tie
Fragranxe ranking
1881 Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
2 PMCinnamon Projects
1881 MenCerruti
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.71/ 5 · 7 votes
Have 30%Had 15%Want 55%
3.99/ 5 · 2,096 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
14%Love
57%Like
14%Ok
14%Dislike
0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

34%Love
46%Like
8%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate

2,096 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage67
♥ Love / hate68
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

Longevity1881 Men

Sillage2 PM

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value100
¤ Price value80
Category winner2 PMBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
aromatic86%
fresh spicy72%
earthy58%
warm spicy44%
patchouli30%
woody100%
aromatic86%
fresh spicy72%
earthy58%
green44%
mossy30%
Scent match63%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Notes
VetiverPepperPatchouliCypress

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins
JuniperCypressLavenderBergamotCarnationGalbanumElemi resin
Heart2-4 hrs
VetiverYlang-YlangRoseCassiaLily-of-the-Valley
Base5-7 hrs
OakmossPine TreeCedarPatchouliMuskPepperSandalwood
Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring0
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter34
Day100
Night35
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men33
Unisex33
Women33
Men93
Unisex6
Women1
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#55,389

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#1,231

PerfumerMartin Gras

Launched—

Reviews207

Category winner1881 MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

2 PM by Cinnamon Projects delivers a crisp, forest-tinted woody aromatic profile built around green cypress and earthy vetiver. Released in 2015, this unisex fragrance leans into dry woods and brisk aromatics rather than sweet or resinous tones. The composition opens with an energetic bite of pungent pepper paired wit…

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Cerruti 1881 Men delivers an immediate rush of crisp Italian outdoors. The first spray releases a sharp flash of green cypress, bitter juniper berries, and tart bergamot. It feels bracing and brisk. You get the unmistakable feeling of traditional wet shaving soap without any sugary modern sweetness. Within twenty minu…

Reviews →
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.

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Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 2 PM or 1881 Men?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. 2 PM is rated 3.71/5 from 7 votes; 1881 Men is rated 3.99/5 from 2,096 votes. Choose 2 PM for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear. Choose 1881 Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 2 PM or 1881 Men?

They last about the same: 1881 Men 67/100, 2 PM 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 2 PM or 1881 Men?

2 PM projects furthest (2 PM 67/100, 1881 Men 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 2 PM and 1881 Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Vetiver, Pepper, Patchouli and Cypress.

Is 2 PM or 1881 Men better for summer or winter?

2 PM suits day or night wear; 1881 Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 2 PM and 1881 Men?

2 PM features Vetiver, Pepper, Patchouli and Cypress. 1881 Men has top notes of Juniper, Cypress, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Cassia, a base of Oakmoss, Pine Tree, Cedar and Patchouli.

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