Dark Temptation vs 1881 Silver
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
11%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1881 Silver takes 5 of 7 categories.
Dark TemptationChoose it for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
1881 SilverChoose it for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Dark Temptation2/7
1881 Silver5/7
- Ratings & consensus
- 1881 Silver
- Community sentiment
- 1881 Silver
- Longevity
- 1881 Silver
- Sillage & projection
- 1881 Silver
- Value for money
- Dark Temptation
- Versatility
- 1881 Silver
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Dark Temptation
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Dark TemptationAXE1881 SilverCerrutiWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.40/ 5 · 1,371 votes
Have 45%Had 55%Want 0%
4.01/ 5 · 80 votes
Have 37%Had 14%Want 48%
Category winner1881 SilverRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate38%Love
43%Like
6%Ok
9%Dislike
3%Hate
1,278 votes
31%Love
48%Like
13%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
80 votes
Category winner1881 SilverMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity1881 Silver
Sillage1881 Silver
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerDark TemptationBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familysweet100%
vanilla92%
chocolate84%
warm spicy77%
amber69%
cacao61%
fresh spicy100%
aromatic92%
herbal84%
fresh77%
citrus69%
woody61%
Scent match11%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
CherryPearGingerCoriander
Heart
Red PepperSageBasil
Base
Dark ChocolateVanillaWhipped CreamAmberPatchouli
Top15-30 mins
BasilGingerLemonSageCoriander
Heart2-4 hrs
PineappleGeraniumLavenderYlang-Ylang
Base5-7 hrs
AmberwoodOakmossPatchouli
InformationalShared notesGinger, Coriander, Sage and Basil. Durations are only published for 1881 Silver, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring45
Summer31
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer100
Fall77
Winter31
Day100
Night40
Category winner1881 SilverMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#1,886
PerfumerAnn Gottlieb
Launched—
Reviews180
Overall rank#13,387
PerfumerAlienor Massenet, Maurice Roucel
Launched—
Reviews12
Category winnerDark TemptationHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotDark Temptation by AXE opens with a surprising hit of cherry and pear before settling into a warm, gourmand heart of dark chocolate and vanilla. It is a mass-market fragrance that leans heavily on sweet, spicy notes. While it often faces stigma due to its accessibility, it offers a functional, easy-to-reach scent prof…
Reviews →Cerruti 1881 Silver opens with a sharp flash of tart lemon, fresh crushed basil, and spicy ginger that feels instantly invigorating. The initial alcohol rush dissipates within two minutes, revealing an herbal core of clary sage and metallic geranium. As the scent warms on the skin, clean lavender and earthy oakmoss st…
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, Dark Temptation or 1881 Silver?
1881 Silver takes 5 of 7 categories. Dark Temptation is rated 3.40/5 from 1,371 votes; 1881 Silver is rated 4.01/5 from 80 votes. Choose Dark Temptation for a sweet and vanilla character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose 1881 Silver for a fresh spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Dark Temptation or 1881 Silver?
1881 Silver lasts longest (1881 Silver 59/100, Dark Temptation 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Dark Temptation or 1881 Silver?
1881 Silver projects furthest (1881 Silver 60/100, Dark Temptation 51/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Dark Temptation and 1881 Silver smell similar?
Clearly different: a 11% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Ginger, Coriander, Sage and Basil.
Is Dark Temptation or 1881 Silver better for summer or winter?
For summer, 1881 Silver is the stronger pick. For winter, Dark Temptation is the stronger pick. 1881 Silver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Dark Temptation and 1881 Silver?
Dark Temptation has top notes of Cherry, Pear, Ginger and Coriander, heart notes of Red Pepper, Sage and Basil, a base of Dark Chocolate, Vanilla, Whipped Cream and Amber. 1881 Silver has top notes of Basil, Ginger, Lemon and Sage, heart notes of Pineapple, Geranium, Lavender and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Amberwood, Oakmoss and Patchouli.
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