Fragrance comparison

Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee vs Paradox

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 295 ratings analysed

Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee

Cerruti

3.8546 votes

Rank #24,398 AromaticWoody

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52%scent match

Some overlap

Paradox

Jacomo

3.77249 votes

Rank #8,456 AromaticWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.

Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Paradox
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee3/7

Paradox3/7

Ratings & consensus: Paradox
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Paradox
Sillage & projection: Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee
Value for money: Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee
Versatility: Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Paradox

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cerruti 1881 Serie LimiteeCerruti

ParadoxJacomo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 46 votes

Have 48%Had 35%Want 17%

3.77/ 5 · 249 votes

Have 34%Had 66%Want 0%

Category winnerParadoxRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

50%Like

7%Ok

9%Dislike

7%Hate

46 votes

27%Love

53%Like

2%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

233 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityParadox

SillageCerruti 1881 Serie Limitee

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value63

Category winnerCerruti 1881 Serie LimiteeBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

woody83%

fresh spicy65%

green48%

citrus30%

aromatic100%

woody92%

green84%

sweet77%

fruity69%

balsamic61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and green

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

JuniperBergamotCypressLavenderBasilGalbanum

Heart2-3 hrs

Ylang-YlangCassiaLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base5-8 hrs

Pine TreeSandalwoodPatchouliPepper

Top

MelonSea NotesCassisMarigoldCardamomItalian Mandarin

Heart

CypressGalbanumYlang-YlangCedarJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base

CaramelPatchouliVanillaTahitian VetiverSandalwoodMusk

InformationalShared notesCypress, Galbanum, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall89

Winter33

Day100

Night41

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter65

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCerruti 1881 Serie LimiteeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men73

Unisex27

Women0

Work 46%Casual 34%Date 11%Party 9%

Men4

Unisex29

Women67

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,398

PerfumerMartin Gras

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#8,456

PerfumerDaniel Moliere

Launched—

Reviews18

Category winnerParadoxHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee is an invigorating aromatic fougere built on brisk Mediterranean greenery. The opening hits fast. Tart bergamot and bitter galbanum snap against cracked juniper berries, creating an immediate, invigorating chill. That initial alcoholic punch softens within three minutes as herbaceous lavende…

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Paradox by Jacomo balances fruity melon and sea notes against a grounding woody heart. This 1998 release sits between a classic floral and an aromatic composition, feeling most at home in crisp spring weather. It offers a distinct, unconventional profile for women who prefer a departure from standard sugary scents for…

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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 Serie Limitee or Paradox?

No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee is rated 3.85/5 from 46 votes; Paradox is rated 3.77/5 from 249 votes. Choose Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Paradox for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee or Paradox?

Paradox lasts longest (Paradox 70/100, Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee or Paradox?

Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee projects furthest (Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee 65/100, Paradox 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee and Paradox smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and green accords. Common notes include Cypress, Galbanum, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee or Paradox better for summer or winter?

For summer, Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee is the stronger pick. For winter, Paradox is the stronger pick. Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee and Paradox?

Cerruti 1881 Serie Limitee has top notes of Juniper, Bergamot, Cypress and Lavender, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Cassia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Pine Tree, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Pepper. Paradox has top notes of Melon, Sea Notes, Cassis and Marigold, heart notes of Cypress, Galbanum, Ylang-Ylang and Cedar, a base of Caramel, Patchouli, Vanilla and Tahitian Vetiver.