Cypress vs 1881 Men
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
65%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1881 Men takes 4 of 5 categories.
CypressChoose it for a aromatic and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear.
1881 MenChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Cypress0/5
1881 Men4/5
- Ratings & consensus
- 1881 Men
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- 1881 Men
- Value for money
- 1881 Men
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- 1881 Men
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CypressMax Philip1881 MenCerrutiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.75/ 5 · 24 votes
Have 43%Had 20%Want 37%
3.99/ 5 · 2,096 votes
Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%
Category winner1881 MenRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate21%Love
50%Like
17%Ok
8%Dislike
4%Hate
24 votes · too few to score
34%Love
46%Like
8%Ok
11%Dislike
1%Hate
2,096 votes
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
Sillage1881 Men
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner1881 MenBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
woody83%
fresh spicy65%
citrus48%
earthy30%
woody100%
aromatic86%
fresh spicy72%
earthy58%
green44%
mossy30%
Scent match65%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CypressBergamot
Heart
JuniperPepperViolet
Base
VetiverSandalwood
Top20-30 mins
JuniperCypressLavenderBergamotCarnationGalbanumElemi resin
Heart2-4 hrs
VetiverYlang-YlangRoseCassiaLily-of-the-Valley
Base5-7 hrs
OakmossPine TreeCedarPatchouliMuskPepperSandalwood
InformationalShared notesCypress, Bergamot, Juniper and Pepper. Durations are only published for 1881 Men, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring60
Summer50
Fall100
Winter40
Day100
Night29
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter34
Day100
Night35
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#43,598
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews1
Overall rank#1,231
PerfumerMartin Gras
Launched—
Reviews207
Category winner1881 MenHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCypress opens with a brisk mix of bergamot and green cypress, then settles into a dry, aromatic woods profile with juniper, pepper, and a soft violet touch. Vetiver and sandalwood keep it grounded. It reads crisp, foresty, and quietly elegant rather than loud. If you like fresh woody scents with an earthy, rain-on-tre…
Reviews →Cerruti 1881 Men delivers an immediate rush of crisp Italian outdoors. The first spray releases a sharp flash of green cypress, bitter juniper berries, and tart bergamot. It feels bracing and brisk. You get the unmistakable feeling of traditional wet shaving soap without any sugary modern sweetness. Within twenty minu…
Reviews →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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Cypress or 1881 Men?
1881 Men takes 4 of 5 categories. Cypress is rated 3.75/5 from 24 votes; 1881 Men is rated 3.99/5 from 2,096 votes. Choose Cypress for a aromatic and woody character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose 1881 Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Cypress or 1881 Men?
They last about the same: Cypress 67/100, 1881 Men 67/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Cypress or 1881 Men?
1881 Men projects furthest (1881 Men 58/100, Cypress 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Cypress and 1881 Men smell similar?
Closely related: a 65% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Bergamot, Juniper and Pepper.
Is Cypress or 1881 Men better for summer or winter?
Cypress suits daytime wear; 1881 Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Cypress and 1881 Men?
Cypress has top notes of Cypress and Bergamot, heart notes of Juniper, Pepper and Violet, a base of Vetiver and Sandalwood. 1881 Men has top notes of Juniper, Cypress, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Cassia, a base of Oakmoss, Pine Tree, Cedar and Patchouli.
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