Fragrance comparison

Angels Rest vs 1881 Men

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2,101 ratings analysed

Angels Rest

Exceed

3.005 votes

Rank #71,440 FruityFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

8%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

1881 Men

Cerruti

3.992,096 votes

Rank #1,231 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1881 Men takes 3 of 5 categories.

Angels Rest
Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear.
1881 Men
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Angels Rest2/5

1881 Men3/5

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1881 Men
Sillage & projection: Angels Rest
Value for money: 1881 Men
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Angels Rest
Fragranxe ranking: 1881 Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Angels RestExceed

1881 MenCerruti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.00/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%

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

20%Love

0%Like

60%Ok

0%Dislike

20%Hate

5 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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate50

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

Longevity1881 Men

SillageAngels Rest

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value80

Category winner1881 MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

fruity100%

floral90%

warm spicy80%

rose70%

tropical60%

fresh50%

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

earthy58%

green44%

mossy30%

Scent match8%Clearly different

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

LycheeClove LeafCypressGalbanum

Heart2-4 hrs

prickly pearCarnationRose

Base6-8 hrs

AmberSandalwoodBenzoin

Top20-30 mins

JuniperCypressLavenderBergamotCarnationGalbanumElemi resin

Heart2-4 hrs

VetiverYlang-YlangRoseCassiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base5-7 hrs

OakmossPine TreeCedarPatchouliMuskPepperSandalwood

Category winnerAngels RestLongest dry-down: 6-8 hrs

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter34

Day100

Night35

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#71,440

PerfumerRita Brena

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#1,231

PerfumerMartin Gras

Launched—

Reviews207

Category winner1881 MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Angels Rest by Exceed delivers an energetic mix of juicy fruit, sharp green leaves, and cozy resins. The scent opens immediately with bright lychee fruit and aromatic cypress, accompanied by a dry snap of galbanum and a pinch of clove leaf. As the sharp green opening mellows, the fragrance reveals a lush heart of swee…

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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…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Angels Rest or 1881 Men?

1881 Men takes 3 of 5 categories. Angels Rest is rated 3.00/5 from 5 votes; 1881 Men is rated 3.99/5 from 2,096 votes. Choose Angels Rest for a fruity and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and note pyramid duration. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose 1881 Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Angels Rest or 1881 Men?

1881 Men lasts longest (1881 Men 67/100, Angels Rest 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Angels Rest or 1881 Men?

Angels Rest projects furthest (Angels Rest 75/100, 1881 Men 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Angels Rest and 1881 Men smell similar?

Clearly different: a 8% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Cypress, Galbanum, Carnation and Rose.

Is Angels Rest or 1881 Men better for summer or winter?

Angels Rest suits daytime wear; 1881 Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Angels Rest and 1881 Men?

Angels Rest has top notes of Lychee, Clove Leaf, Cypress and Galbanum, heart notes of prickly pear, Carnation and Rose, a base of Amber, Sandalwood and Benzoin. 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.