Fragrance comparison

Cerruti 1881 Black vs Styletto Silver

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 344 ratings analysed

5 wins

Cerruti 1881 Black

Cerruti

4.08333 votes

Rank #3,823 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

Styletto Silver

O Boticário

3.7311 votes

Rank #55,376 WoodyFresh Spicy

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.
Styletto Silver
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Cerruti 1881 Black5/5

Styletto Silver0/5

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

Styletto SilverO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 333 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

3.73/ 5 · 11 votes

Have 13%Had 71%Want 16%

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

27%Love

45%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

9%Hate

11 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityCerruti 1881 Black

SillageCerruti 1881 Black

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value58

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%

fresh spicy92%

leather84%

amber77%

tobacco69%

animalic61%

Scent match38%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

PepperCypressBergamotCedarmossMandarin OrangePearJuniper

Heart

NutmegLavenderJasmine

Base

CedarLeatherAmberTobaccoGuaiac WoodMossOlibanumMusk

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

Spring25

Summer25

Fall25

Winter100

Day50

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex12

Women0

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

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,823

PerfumerMichel Girard

Launched—

Reviews44

Overall rank#55,376

PerfumerOlivier Paget, Ralf Schwieger

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Styletto Silver by O Boticário takes the classic barbershop fougere blueprint and gives it a sharper, cooler edge. The scent opens with a brisk snap of cypress, black pepper, and bright bergamot that feels like stepping outside on a crisp autumn morning. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, aromatic lavender and a d…

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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 Styletto Silver?

Cerruti 1881 Black takes 5 of 5 categories. Cerruti 1881 Black is rated 4.08/5 from 333 votes; Styletto Silver is rated 3.73/5 from 11 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 Styletto Silver for a woody and fresh spicy character. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cerruti 1881 Black or Styletto Silver?

Cerruti 1881 Black lasts longest (Cerruti 1881 Black 67/100, Styletto Silver 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cerruti 1881 Black or Styletto Silver?

Cerruti 1881 Black projects furthest (Cerruti 1881 Black 60/100, Styletto Silver 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cerruti 1881 Black and Styletto Silver smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Lavender, Pepper, Nutmeg and Cedar.

Is Cerruti 1881 Black or Styletto Silver better for summer or winter?

Cerruti 1881 Black suits evening wear; Styletto Silver suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cerruti 1881 Black and Styletto Silver?

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. Styletto Silver has top notes of Pepper, Cypress, Bergamot and Cedarmoss, heart notes of Nutmeg, Lavender and Jasmine, a base of Cedar, Leather, Amber and Tobacco.