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Loaded vs 1881 Men

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

Updated 2,112 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1881 Men takes 5 of 5 categories.

  • Loaded

    Choose it for a warm spicy and amber character. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • 1881 Men

    Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Loaded0/5
1881 Men5/5
Ratings & consensus
1881 Men
Community sentiment
Not scored
Longevity
1881 Men
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
LoadedStrellson
1881 MenCerruti
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.31/ 5 · 16 votes
Have 35%Had 20%Want 45%
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 hate
25%Love
31%Like
0%Ok
38%Dislike
6%Hate

16 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
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage54
♥ Love / hate58
⏱ Longevity67
〰 Sillage58
♥ Love / hate75
Category winners

Longevity1881 Men

Sillage1881 Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value38
¤ Price value80
Category winner1881 MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
warm spicy100%
amber92%
aromatic84%
fresh spicy77%
green69%
balsamic61%
woody100%
aromatic86%
fresh spicy72%
earthy58%
green44%
mossy30%
Scent match38%Some overlap · both aromatic, fresh spicy and green

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
PepperGreen NotesBergamotElemi resin
Heart
MyrrhGinger flowerLavender
Base
VetiverAmberMuskVanilla
Top20-30 mins
JuniperCypressLavenderBergamotCarnationGalbanumElemi resin
Heart2-4 hrs
VetiverYlang-YlangRoseCassiaLily-of-the-Valley
Base5-7 hrs
OakmossPine TreeCedarPatchouliMuskPepperSandalwood
InformationalShared notesPepper, Bergamot, Elemi resin and Lavender. Durations are only published for 1881 Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring67
Summer0
Fall100
Winter67
Day100
Night80
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter34
Day100
Night35
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men100
Unisex0
Women0
Men93
Unisex6
Women1
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#54,569

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Overall rank#1,231

PerfumerMartin Gras

Launched—

Reviews207

Category winner1881 MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Loaded by Strellson opens with a cool burst of bergamot, black pepper, and elemi resin. The heart shifts toward aromatic lavender and warm myrrh, while a clean base of vetiver, musk, and amber keeps the dry-down grounded. It wears comfortably during cool spring mornings or quiet workday settings.

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Loaded or 1881 Men?

1881 Men takes 5 of 5 categories. Loaded is rated 3.31/5 from 16 votes; 1881 Men is rated 3.99/5 from 2,096 votes. Choose Loaded for a warm spicy and amber character. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose 1881 Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Loaded or 1881 Men?

1881 Men lasts longest (1881 Men 67/100, Loaded 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Loaded or 1881 Men?

1881 Men projects furthest (1881 Men 58/100, Loaded 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Loaded and 1881 Men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, fresh spicy and green accords. Common notes include Pepper, Bergamot, Elemi resin and Lavender.

Is Loaded or 1881 Men better for summer or winter?

Loaded suits daytime wear; 1881 Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Loaded and 1881 Men?

Loaded has top notes of Pepper, Green Notes, Bergamot and Elemi resin, heart notes of Myrrh, Ginger flower and Lavender, a base of Vetiver, Amber, Musk and Vanilla. 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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