Fragrance comparison

Cerruti 1881 Blanc vs Sexy Sunset

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 260 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cerruti 1881 Blanc

Cerruti

3.87127 votes

Rank #24,262 PowderyFloral

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39%scent match

Some overlap

Sexy Sunset

Michael Kors

3.81133 votes

Rank #25,332 FloralFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cerruti 1881 Blanc takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cerruti 1881 Blanc
Choose it for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Sexy Sunset
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cerruti 1881 Blanc4/7

Sexy Sunset3/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cerruti 1881 BlancCerruti

Sexy SunsetMichael Kors

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 127 votes

Have 44%Had 56%Want 0%

3.81/ 5 · 133 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerCerruti 1881 BlancRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

32%Love

43%Like

6%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

127 votes

36%Love

40%Like

6%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

123 votes

Category winnerSexy SunsetMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevitySexy Sunset

SillageCerruti 1881 Blanc

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value51

Category winnerSexy SunsetBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

powdery100%

floral92%

aldehydic84%

white floral77%

fresh69%

vanilla61%

floral100%

fruity90%

woody80%

white floral70%

fresh60%

aquatic50%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and fresh

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesWhite GrapefruitPear

Heart2-4 hrs

Cotton FlowerGardeniaFreesia

Base5-7 hrs

VanillaWhite Musk

Top

LotusPearFreesiaBlackcurrant Syrup

Heart

PeonyJasmine SambacRoseMagnoliaGardenia

Base

VanillaAmbrette (Musk Mallow)SandalwoodCedar

InformationalShared notesPear, Gardenia, Freesia and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Cerruti 1881 Blanc, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall34

Winter31

Day100

Night24

Spring68

Summer100

Fall24

Winter14

Day100

Night33

Category winnerCerruti 1881 BlancMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 17%Party 7%

Men0

Unisex13

Women88

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,262

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#25,332

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winnerCerruti 1881 BlancHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cerruti 1881 Blanc opens with an unmistakable burst of crisp aldehydes, tart white grapefruit, and juicy pear peel. It smells clean right away. You get the immediate sensation of fresh air hitting freshly washed linen hanging in sunlight. As the sharp citrus fizz calms down, a cozy heart of cotton flower, freesia, and…

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Michael Kors Sexy Sunset is a fruity floral built for warm weather. Pear, freesia and blackcurrant syrup give it a juicy, slightly glossy opening, then peony, jasmine sambac and magnolia keep the heart soft, bright and feminine. As it settles, vanilla, ambrette, sandalwood and cedar add a smooth woody warmth without t…

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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 Blanc or Sexy Sunset?

Cerruti 1881 Blanc takes 4 of 7 categories. Cerruti 1881 Blanc is rated 3.87/5 from 127 votes; Sexy Sunset is rated 3.81/5 from 133 votes. Choose Cerruti 1881 Blanc for a powdery and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Sexy Sunset for a floral and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cerruti 1881 Blanc or Sexy Sunset?

Sexy Sunset lasts longest (Sexy Sunset 59/100, Cerruti 1881 Blanc 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cerruti 1881 Blanc or Sexy Sunset?

Cerruti 1881 Blanc projects furthest (Cerruti 1881 Blanc 63/100, Sexy Sunset 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cerruti 1881 Blanc and Sexy Sunset smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and fresh accords. Common notes include Pear, Gardenia, Freesia and Vanilla.

Is Cerruti 1881 Blanc or Sexy Sunset better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cerruti 1881 Blanc is the stronger pick. For winter, Cerruti 1881 Blanc is the stronger pick. Cerruti 1881 Blanc suits daytime wear; Sexy Sunset suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cerruti 1881 Blanc and Sexy Sunset?

Cerruti 1881 Blanc has top notes of Aldehydes, White Grapefruit and Pear, heart notes of Cotton Flower, Gardenia and Freesia, a base of Vanilla and White Musk. Sexy Sunset has top notes of Lotus, Pear, Freesia and Blackcurrant Syrup, heart notes of Peony, Jasmine Sambac, Rose and Magnolia, a base of Vanilla, Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Sandalwood and Cedar.