Fragrance comparison

Cerruti 1881 Black vs Perfect Gentleman

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 354 ratings analysed

5 wins

Cerruti 1881 Black

Cerruti

4.08333 votes

Rank #3,823 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Perfect Gentleman

Pino Silvestre

3.7621 votes

Rank #37,426 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cerruti 1881 Black takes 5 of 5 categories.

Cerruti 1881 Black
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.
Perfect Gentleman
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Cerruti 1881 Black5/5

Perfect Gentleman0/5

Ratings & consensus: Cerruti 1881 Black
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cerruti 1881 Black
Sillage & projection: Cerruti 1881 Black
Value for money: Cerruti 1881 Black
Versatility: Not scored
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

Perfect GentlemanPino Silvestre

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 333 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

3.76/ 5 · 21 votes

Have 47%Had 5%Want 48%

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

19%Love

48%Like

24%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

21 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity53

〰 Sillage43

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityCerruti 1881 Black

SillageCerruti 1881 Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value67

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%

powdery92%

vanilla84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match43%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

LemonMandarin OrangePepperBay LeafNutmeg

Heart

HeliotropeLavenderOrange BlossomPatchouliGuaiac WoodIris

Base

SandalwoodTonka BeanVanillaCedarMuskAmber

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

Spring90

Summer50

Fall90

Winter100

Day100

Night73

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex12

Women0

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

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,823

PerfumerMichel Girard

Launched—

Reviews44

Overall rank#37,426

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Perfect Gentleman by Pino Silvestre shifts the brand away from its classic pine-heavy heritage. This fragrance offers a modern mix of bright citrus, dry spices, and warm woods. Ideal for crisp autumn mornings, it wraps the wearer in a powdery, vanilla-tinged aura that feels classic yet updated.

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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 Perfect Gentleman?

Cerruti 1881 Black takes 5 of 5 categories. Cerruti 1881 Black is rated 4.08/5 from 333 votes; Perfect Gentleman is rated 3.76/5 from 21 votes. Choose Cerruti 1881 Black for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Perfect Gentleman for a woody and powdery character. Best in winter, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cerruti 1881 Black or Perfect Gentleman?

Cerruti 1881 Black lasts longest (Cerruti 1881 Black 67/100, Perfect Gentleman 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cerruti 1881 Black or Perfect Gentleman?

Cerruti 1881 Black projects furthest (Cerruti 1881 Black 60/100, Perfect Gentleman 43/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cerruti 1881 Black and Perfect Gentleman smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Lavender, Pepper, Nutmeg and Cedar.

Is Cerruti 1881 Black or Perfect Gentleman better for summer or winter?

Cerruti 1881 Black suits evening wear; Perfect Gentleman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cerruti 1881 Black and Perfect Gentleman?

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. Perfect Gentleman has top notes of Lemon, Mandarin Orange, Pepper and Bay Leaf, heart notes of Heliotrope, Lavender, Orange Blossom and Patchouli, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Cedar.