Fragrance comparison

Carioca vs 1881

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 9,248 ratings analysed

Carioca

Granado

4.20515 votes

Rank #11,053 PowderyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

1881

Cerruti

3.868,733 votes

Rank #1,649 PowderyFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1881 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Carioca
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.
1881
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Carioca2/7

18815/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CariocaGranado

1881Cerruti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.20/ 5 · 515 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

3.86/ 5 · 8,733 votes

Have 49%Had 51%Want 0%

Category winnerCariocaRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

46%Love

37%Like

10%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

515 votes

28%Love

49%Like

6%Ok

16%Dislike

1%Hate

8,733 votes

Category winnerCariocaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

Longevity1881

Sillage1881

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value66

¤ Price value73

Category winner1881Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

floral92%

musky84%

white floral77%

citrus69%

violet61%

powdery100%

floral92%

yellow floral84%

herbal77%

aromatic69%

woody61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both powdery and floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotFreesia

Heart

VioletLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

MuskSandalwoodAmberTonka Bean

Top15-30 mins

MimosaIrisRoseFreesiaVioletLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

ChamomileNarcissusGalbanumGeraniumCorianderBrazilian RosewoodOrange BlossomTuberose

Base6-8 hrs

MuskSandalwoodCedarVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Freesia, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for 1881, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter15

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter41

Day100

Night25

Category winner1881Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men13

Unisex71

Women15

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#11,053

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#1,649

PerfumerClaire Cain Miller

Launched—

Reviews206

Category winner1881Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Granado Carioca opens with a bright burst of bergamot and fresh freesia before softening into a clean floral heart of violet, lily-of-the-valley, and jasmine. As it settles, fluffy musk and warm sandalwood create a comfortable, vintage soap scent. It works best on warm summer mornings when you want an easy post-shower…

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Cerruti 1881 for women smells like sun-dried linen spread over a field of wild herbs. It opens with an unmistakable rush of powdery mimosa, dewy freesia, and bitter roman chamomile. That opening packs a punch. Do not judge it from the atomizer mist. Give the alcohol two minutes to dissipate. As the scent warms on puls…

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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, Carioca or 1881?

1881 takes 5 of 7 categories. Carioca is rated 4.20/5 from 515 votes; 1881 is rated 3.86/5 from 8,733 votes. Choose Carioca for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring. Choose 1881 for a powdery and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Carioca or 1881?

1881 lasts longest (1881 70/100, Carioca 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Carioca or 1881?

1881 projects furthest (1881 62/100, Carioca 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Carioca and 1881 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share powdery and floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Freesia, Violet and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Carioca or 1881 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Carioca and 1881?

Carioca has top notes of Bergamot and Freesia, heart notes of Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Amber and Tonka Bean. 1881 has top notes of Mimosa, Iris, Rose and Freesia, heart notes of Chamomile, Narcissus, Galbanum and Geranium, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Cedar and Vanilla.