Fragrance comparison

Cerruti 1881 Intense Pour Homme vs His Aura by Night

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 83 ratings analysed

Cerruti 1881 Intense Pour Homme

Cerruti

4.0671 votes

Rank #10,743 WoodyAromatic

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39%scent match

Some overlap

His Aura by Night

Van Gils

3.0812 votes

Rank #61,909 VanillaPowdery

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2.

Cerruti 1881 Intense Pour Homme
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.
His Aura by Night
Choose it for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Cerruti 1881 Intense Pour Homme2/5

His Aura by Night2/5

Ratings & consensus: Cerruti 1881 Intense Pour Homme
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: His Aura by Night
Sillage & projection: His Aura by Night
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: Cerruti 1881 Intense Pour Homme

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cerruti 1881 Intense Pour HommeCerruti

His Aura by NightVan Gils

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.06/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 28%Had 26%Want 46%

3.08/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 32%Had 13%Want 55%

Category winnerCerruti 1881 Intense Pour HommeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

45%Love

34%Like

6%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

71 votes

8%Love

42%Like

0%Ok

50%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity64

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate52

Category winners

LongevityHis Aura by Night

SillageHis Aura by Night

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value78

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

green48%

conifer30%

vanilla100%

powdery92%

woody84%

citrus77%

sweet69%

aromatic61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

CypressFir ResinBasilBergamotJuniper BerriesPink Pepper

Heart2-4 hrs

Pine TreePatchouliLavenderYlang-Ylang

Base5-7 hrs

MahoganyLeatherSandalwoodOakmossMusk

Top20-30 mins

BergamotRed AppleAmalfi LemonVioletOsmanthusFig LeafCypress

Heart2-3 hrs

JasmineLavenderYlang-Ylang

Base5-7 hrs

VanillaTonka BeanAmberMuskVirginia CedarOakmossSandalwoodPatchouli

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer61

Fall57

Winter36

Day100

Night54

Spring20

Summer20

Fall60

Winter100

Day36

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex7

Women0

Work 38%Casual 32%Date 19%Party 11%

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Date 35%Party 28%Casual 23%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,743

PerfumerNorbert Bijaoui

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#61,909

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCerruti 1881 Intense Pour HommeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cerruti 1881 Intense Pour Homme delivers a brisk, pine-heavy punch from the moment you spray it. It is green, crisp, and noticeably woody. Cypress and bitter bergamot charge out first, carried by a cooling splash of juniper berries and crushed basil. The initial alcohol lift fades within two minutes, revealing a heart…

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Van Gils His Aura by Night delivers a crisp, sweet evening scent that bridges zesty fruit with a cozy woody finish. The first spritz hits you with juicy red apple, tart lemon, and a snap of green cypress, giving the impression of an autumn orchard before sunset. As it warms on skin, clean lavender and soft jasmine smo…

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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 Intense Pour Homme or His Aura by Night?

No clear winner: the 5 categories split 2–2. Cerruti 1881 Intense Pour Homme is rated 4.06/5 from 71 votes; His Aura by Night is rated 3.08/5 from 12 votes. Choose Cerruti 1881 Intense Pour Homme for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose His Aura by Night for a vanilla and powdery character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Cerruti 1881 Intense Pour Homme or His Aura by Night?

His Aura by Night lasts longest (His Aura by Night 80/100, Cerruti 1881 Intense Pour Homme 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cerruti 1881 Intense Pour Homme or His Aura by Night?

His Aura by Night projects furthest (His Aura by Night 75/100, Cerruti 1881 Intense Pour Homme 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cerruti 1881 Intense Pour Homme and His Aura by Night smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Cypress, Bergamot, Patchouli and Lavender.

Is Cerruti 1881 Intense Pour Homme or His Aura by Night better for summer or winter?

Cerruti 1881 Intense Pour Homme suits daytime wear; His Aura by Night suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cerruti 1881 Intense Pour Homme and His Aura by Night?

Cerruti 1881 Intense Pour Homme has top notes of Cypress, Fir Resin, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of Pine Tree, Patchouli, Lavender and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Mahogany, Leather, Sandalwood and Oakmoss. His Aura by Night has top notes of Bergamot, Red Apple, Amalfi Lemon and Violet, heart notes of Jasmine, Lavender and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Vanilla, Tonka Bean, Amber and Musk.