Fragrance comparison

Mesnee d'Hellequin vs 1881 Men

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 2,158 ratings analysed

Mesnee d'Hellequin

Alkemia Perfumes

4.0162 votes

Rank #15,394 WoodyEarthy

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66%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

1881 Men

Cerruti

3.992,096 votes

Rank #1,170 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1881 Men takes 5 of 7 categories.

Mesnee d'Hellequin
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. 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.

Mesnee d'Hellequin2/7

1881 Men5/7

Ratings & consensus: 1881 Men
Community sentiment: Mesnee d'Hellequin
Longevity: 1881 Men
Sillage & projection: 1881 Men
Value for money: 1881 Men
Versatility: Mesnee d'Hellequin
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1881 Men

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Mesnee d'HellequinAlkemia Perfumes

1881 MenCerruti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.01/ 5 · 62 votes

Have 31%Had 11%Want 58%

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

36%Love

46%Like

7%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

56 votes

34%Love

46%Like

8%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

2,096 votes

Category winnerMesnee d'HellequinMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

Longevity1881 Men

Sillage1881 Men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value80

Category winner1881 MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy86%

aromatic72%

green58%

fresh spicy44%

mossy30%

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

earthy58%

green44%

mossy30%

Scent match66%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

Balsam FirCypressGalbanumGreen LeavesEarthy NotesCedarOakmossLichenVetiverTeak WoodBoletus edulis

No top / heart / base split published

Top20-30 mins

JuniperCypressLavenderBergamotCarnationGalbanumElemi resin

Heart2-4 hrs

VetiverYlang-YlangRoseCassiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base5-7 hrs

OakmossPine TreeCedarPatchouliMuskPepperSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCypress, Galbanum, Cedar and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for 1881 Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring69

Summer69

Fall100

Winter69

Day100

Night91

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter34

Day100

Night37

Category winnerMesnee d'HellequinMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men15

Unisex85

Women0

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

Work 41%Casual 34%Date 15%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,394

PerfumerSharra Lamoureaux

Launched—

Reviews10

Overall rank#1,170

PerfumerMartin Gras

Launched—

Reviews207

Category winner1881 MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Mesnee d'Hellequin by Alkemia Perfumes is a Woody Chypre fragrance for men. Mesnee d'Hellequin was launched in 2013. The nose behind this fragrance is Sharra Lamoureaux.

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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…

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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, Mesnee d'Hellequin or 1881 Men?

1881 Men takes 5 of 7 categories. Mesnee d'Hellequin is rated 4.01/5 from 62 votes; 1881 Men is rated 3.99/5 from 2,096 votes. Choose Mesnee d'Hellequin for a woody and earthy character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. 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, Mesnee d'Hellequin or 1881 Men?

1881 Men lasts longest (1881 Men 67/100, Mesnee d'Hellequin 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Mesnee d'Hellequin or 1881 Men?

1881 Men projects furthest (1881 Men 58/100, Mesnee d'Hellequin 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Mesnee d'Hellequin and 1881 Men smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and earthy accords. Common notes include Cypress, Galbanum, Cedar and Oakmoss.

Is Mesnee d'Hellequin or 1881 Men better for summer or winter?

For summer, Mesnee d'Hellequin is the stronger pick. For winter, Mesnee d'Hellequin is the stronger pick. Mesnee d'Hellequin suits daytime wear; 1881 Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Mesnee d'Hellequin and 1881 Men?

Mesnee d'Hellequin features Balsam Fir, Cypress, Galbanum, Green Leaves and Earthy Notes. 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.