Fragrance comparison

Cerruti 1881 Black vs Bois de Gayac

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 471 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cerruti 1881 Black

Cerruti

4.08333 votes

Rank #3,823 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

50%scent match

Some overlap

Bois de Gayac

Antonio Visconti

4.04138 votes

Rank #6,403 WoodyAmber

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cerruti 1881 Black takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cerruti 1881 Black
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear.
Bois de Gayac
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Cerruti 1881 Black4/7

Bois de Gayac3/7

Ratings & consensus: Cerruti 1881 Black
Community sentiment: Cerruti 1881 Black
Longevity: Bois de Gayac
Sillage & projection: Bois de Gayac
Value for money: Cerruti 1881 Black
Versatility: Bois de Gayac
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cerruti 1881 Black

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cerruti 1881 BlackCerruti

Bois de GayacAntonio Visconti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 333 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

4.04/ 5 · 138 votes

Have 31%Had 27%Want 42%

Category winnerCerruti 1881 BlackRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

56%Like

6%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

333 votes

41%Love

45%Like

3%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

94 votes

Category winnerCerruti 1881 BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity81

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityBois de Gayac

SillageBois de Gayac

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value54

Category winnerCerruti 1881 BlackBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody90%

sweet80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

oud50%

woody100%

amber91%

fresh spicy83%

warm spicy74%

citrus65%

oud56%

Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, fresh spicy and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Bitter OrangeLavenderPepper

Heart2-3.5 hrs

NutmegCedarCaraway

Base5-7 hrs

MarzipanAgarwood (Oud)Guaiac Wood

Top

Pink PepperNutmegOrangeMandarin Orange

Heart

SaffronSandalwoodFrench labdanum

Base

Guaiac WoodOlibanumAgarwood (Oud)MyrhhPepper

InformationalShared notesPepper, Nutmeg, Agarwood (Oud) and Guaiac Wood. Durations are only published for Cerruti 1881 Black, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring78

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day83

Night100

Spring25

Summer4

Fall100

Winter88

Day100

Night48

Category winnerBois de GayacMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex12

Women0

Casual 34%Work 30%Date 24%Party 12%

Men60

Unisex40

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,823

PerfumerMichel Girard

Launched—

Reviews44

Overall rank#6,403

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Category winnerCerruti 1881 BlackHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cerruti 1881 Black takes a surprisingly clever turn away from traditional barbershop citrus colognes. The opening hits immediately with sharp bitter orange, aromatic French lavender, and cracked black pepper. There is an initial two-minute blast of dry alcohol lift before the oils melt into your skin. As the brisk cit…

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Bois de Gayac opens with orange peel, pepper and polished woods, then settles into a resinous, ambered heart with saffron, labdanum and a soft powdery warmth. On skin, it usually reads rich, smooth and distinctive rather than rough or smoky. This is the kind of woody spicy scent that can feel luxurious, slightly old-s…

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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, Cerruti 1881 Black or Bois de Gayac?

Cerruti 1881 Black takes 4 of 7 categories. Cerruti 1881 Black is rated 4.08/5 from 333 votes; Bois de Gayac is rated 4.04/5 from 138 votes. Choose Cerruti 1881 Black for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Bois de Gayac for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cerruti 1881 Black or Bois de Gayac?

Bois de Gayac lasts longest (Bois de Gayac 81/100, Cerruti 1881 Black 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cerruti 1881 Black or Bois de Gayac?

Bois de Gayac projects furthest (Bois de Gayac 68/100, Cerruti 1881 Black 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cerruti 1881 Black and Bois de Gayac smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Pepper, Nutmeg, Agarwood (Oud) and Guaiac Wood.

Is Cerruti 1881 Black or Bois de Gayac better for summer or winter?

For summer, Bois de Gayac is the stronger pick. For winter, Cerruti 1881 Black is the stronger pick. Cerruti 1881 Black suits evening wear; Bois de Gayac suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cerruti 1881 Black and Bois de Gayac?

Cerruti 1881 Black has top notes of Bitter Orange, Lavender and Pepper, heart notes of Nutmeg, Cedar and Caraway, a base of Marzipan, Agarwood (Oud) and Guaiac Wood. Bois de Gayac has top notes of Pink Pepper, Nutmeg, Orange and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Saffron, Sandalwood and French labdanum, a base of Guaiac Wood, Olibanum, Agarwood (Oud) and Myrhh.