Fragrance comparison

Cerruti 1881 Black vs Targa

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 424 ratings analysed

5 wins

Cerruti 1881 Black

Cerruti

4.08333 votes

Rank #3,823 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Targa

Blackbird

3.9391 votes

Rank #9,018 WoodyAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cerruti 1881 Black takes 5 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.
Targa
Choose it for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter.

Cerruti 1881 Black5/7

Targa1/7

Ratings & consensus: Cerruti 1881 Black
Community sentiment: Cerruti 1881 Black
Longevity: Targa
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Cerruti 1881 Black
Versatility: Cerruti 1881 Black
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

TargaBlackbird

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.08/ 5 · 333 votes

Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%

3.93/ 5 · 91 votes

Have 32%Had 8%Want 60%

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

33%Like

7%Ok

19%Dislike

1%Hate

91 votes

Category winnerCerruti 1881 BlackMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityTarga

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value74

¤ Price value49

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%

amber90%

balsamic80%

fresh spicy70%

aromatic60%

warm spicy50%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both woody and fresh spicy

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

Green Bell PepperOpoponaxOlibanumCarawayBergamotGeraniumCitruses

Heart

ResinsCypriol Oil or NagarmothaChoya LobanBlack PepperNutmeg

Base

IncenseGuaiac WoodOakAgarwood (Oud)Teak WoodCedarSandalwoodMyrrh

InformationalShared notesNutmeg, Cedar, Caraway and Agarwood (Oud). 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

Spring17

Summer12

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCerruti 1881 BlackMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men88

Unisex12

Women0

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

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#3,823

PerfumerMichel Girard

Launched—

Reviews44

Overall rank#9,018

PerfumerAaron Way

Launched—

Reviews27

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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Blackbird Targa opens with an intense blast of choya loban, green bell pepper, and burning cedar that smells like fresh asphalt beside a winter campfire. Omani frankincense and opoponax add a dry resinous backbone, while caraway and black pepper spark a sharp, prickling heat across the opening. As the acrid top settle…

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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 Targa?

Cerruti 1881 Black takes 5 of 7 categories. Cerruti 1881 Black is rated 4.08/5 from 333 votes; Targa is rated 3.93/5 from 91 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 Targa for a woody and amber character. Wins on longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Cerruti 1881 Black or Targa?

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

Which projects more, Cerruti 1881 Black or Targa?

Projection is very close: Cerruti 1881 Black 60/100, Targa 60/100 for sillage.

Do Cerruti 1881 Black and Targa smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Nutmeg, Cedar, Caraway and Agarwood (Oud).

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

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

What are the notes in Cerruti 1881 Black and Targa?

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. Targa has top notes of Green Bell Pepper, Opoponax, Olibanum and Caraway, heart notes of Resins, Cypriol Oil or Nagarmotha, Choya Loban and Black Pepper, a base of Incense, Guaiac Wood, Oak and Agarwood (Oud).