Fragrance comparison

Cerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'ete vs Pitbull Man

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 152 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'ete

Cerruti

3.9462 votes

Rank #18,613 AromaticCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Pitbull Man

Pitbull

3.8890 votes

Rank #12,521 CitrusWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'ete takes 4 of 7 categories.

Cerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'ete
Choose it for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Pitbull Man
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Cerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'ete4/7

Pitbull Man3/7

Ratings & consensus: Cerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'ete
Community sentiment: Cerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'ete
Longevity: Cerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'ete
Sillage & projection: Cerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'ete
Value for money: Pitbull Man
Versatility: Pitbull Man
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Pitbull Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'eteCerruti

Pitbull ManPitbull

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.94/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 24%Had 23%Want 53%

3.88/ 5 · 90 votes

Have 57%Had 16%Want 27%

Category winnerCerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'eteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

19%Love

68%Like

0%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

62 votes

28%Love

51%Like

2%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

90 votes

Category winnerCerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'eteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityCerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'ete

SillageCerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'ete

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value45

¤ Price value68

Category winnerPitbull ManBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

citrus91%

green83%

woody74%

fresh spicy65%

fruity56%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

powdery77%

musky69%

violet61%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Tomato LeafBergamotRhuburbMandarin Orange

Heart1-3 hrs

FrangipaniViolet

Base4-6 hrs

Woodsy NotesSandalwoodTonka Bean

Top

BergamotMandarin OrangeCardamomSage

Heart

Woodsy NotesVioletVerbena

Base

MuskTonka BeanAmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Violet and Woodsy Notes. Durations are only published for Cerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'ete, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter7

Day100

Night24

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter41

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPitbull ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men20

Unisex20

Women60

Casual 45%Work 37%Date 11%Party 7%

Men86

Unisex14

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,613

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Overall rank#12,521

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews21

Category winnerPitbull ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'ete feels like snapping a fresh tomato vine between your fingers on a bright morning. The opening hits with crisp tomato leaf, bitter rhubarb, and juicy mandarin orange before softening into a delicate heart of powdery violet and creamy frangipani. It skips heavy sweetness in favor of raw gard…

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Pitbull Man opens with a splash of mandarin orange and bergamot, bringing a clean, sporty vibe. As it settles, a dry violet note combines with sage, shifting the initial fruitiness into a soft, soapy dry-down. It works well as a post-shower refresher for casual daytime wear.

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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 Fraicheur d'ete or Pitbull Man?

Cerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'ete takes 4 of 7 categories. Cerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'ete is rated 3.94/5 from 62 votes; Pitbull Man is rated 3.88/5 from 90 votes. Choose Cerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'ete for a aromatic and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Pitbull Man for a citrus and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Cerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'ete or Pitbull Man?

They last about the same: Cerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'ete 60/100, Pitbull Man 58/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Cerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'ete or Pitbull Man?

Cerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'ete projects furthest (Cerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'ete 62/100, Pitbull Man 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'ete and Pitbull Man smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Violet and Woodsy Notes.

Is Cerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'ete or Pitbull Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'ete is the stronger pick. For winter, Pitbull Man is the stronger pick. Cerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'ete suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'ete and Pitbull Man?

Cerruti 1881 Fraicheur d'ete has top notes of Tomato Leaf, Bergamot, Rhuburb and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Frangipani and Violet, a base of Woodsy Notes, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean. Pitbull Man has top notes of Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Cardamom and Sage, heart notes of Woodsy Notes, Violet and Verbena, a base of Musk, Tonka Bean, Amber and Vetiver.