Fragrance comparison

Cerruti 1881 Black vs Derrick

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 553 ratings analysed

Cerruti 1881 Black

Cerruti

4.08333 votes

Rank #3,823 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

40%scent match

Some overlap

5 wins

Derrick

Orlane

3.94220 votes

Rank #3,560 Fresh SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Derrick takes 5 of 7 categories.

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

Cerruti 1881 Black2/7

Derrick5/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cerruti 1881 BlackCerruti

DerrickOrlane

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 333 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

3.94/ 5 · 220 votes

Have 61%Had 39%Want 0%

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

37%Love

40%Like

8%Ok

14%Dislike

1%Hate

171 votes

Category winnerCerruti 1881 BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityDerrick

SillageDerrick

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value77

Category winnerDerrickBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody90%

sweet80%

citrus70%

lavender60%

oud50%

fresh spicy100%

aromatic88%

woody77%

warm spicy65%

patchouli53%

balsamic42%

Scent match40%Some overlap · both fresh spicy and woody

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

ThymeLavenderTarragonRosemary

Heart

PepperPatchouliNutmegCedarPine TreeCarawayGeraniumJasmine

Base

IncenseLabdanumWhite MuskCoumarin

InformationalShared notesLavender, Pepper, Nutmeg and Cedar. 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

Spring42

Summer15

Fall83

Winter100

Day100

Night–

Category winnerDerrickMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex12

Women0

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

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,823

PerfumerMichel Girard

Launched—

Reviews44

Overall rank#3,560

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews57

Category winnerDerrickHigher 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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Derrick by Orlane is a classic aromatic fougere with a green herbal opening, firm spices, dry woods, patchouli and a smoky balsamic base. Reviewers often describe it as old-school masculine, slightly rough-edged and elegant rather than sweet or modern-clean. It suits cooler weather, mature tastes and shoppers who enjo…

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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 Derrick?

Derrick takes 5 of 7 categories. Cerruti 1881 Black is rated 4.08/5 from 333 votes; Derrick is rated 3.94/5 from 220 votes. Choose Cerruti 1881 Black for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Derrick for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cerruti 1881 Black or Derrick?

Derrick lasts longest (Derrick 72/100, Cerruti 1881 Black 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cerruti 1881 Black or Derrick?

Derrick projects furthest (Derrick 66/100, Cerruti 1881 Black 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cerruti 1881 Black and Derrick smell similar?

Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Pepper, Nutmeg and Cedar.

Is Cerruti 1881 Black or Derrick better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Cerruti 1881 Black and Derrick?

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. Derrick has top notes of Thyme, Lavender, Tarragon and Rosemary, heart notes of Pepper, Patchouli, Nutmeg and Cedar, a base of Incense, Labdanum, White Musk and Coumarin.