Fragrance comparison

Ted vs 1881 Bella Notte Man

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 339 ratings analysed

Ted

Ted Lapidus

4.02135 votes

Rank #9,298 Fresh SpicyCitrus

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55%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

1881 Bella Notte Man

Cerruti

4.13204 votes

Rank #7,664 Fresh SpicyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1881 Bella Notte Man takes 4 of 7 categories.

Ted
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
1881 Bella Notte Man
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Ted3/7

1881 Bella Notte Man4/7

Ratings & consensus: 1881 Bella Notte Man
Community sentiment: 1881 Bella Notte Man
Longevity: Ted
Sillage & projection: Ted
Value for money: Ted
Versatility: 1881 Bella Notte Man
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1881 Bella Notte Man

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

TedTed Lapidus

1881 Bella Notte ManCerruti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.02/ 5 · 135 votes

Have 58%Had 42%Want 0%

4.13/ 5 · 204 votes

Have 44%Had 15%Want 40%

Category winner1881 Bella Notte ManRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

31%Love

56%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

3%Hate

135 votes

35%Love

51%Like

7%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

204 votes

Category winner1881 Bella Notte ManMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate76

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityTed

SillageTed

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value75

Category winnerTedBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

cinnamon69%

warm spicy61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

warm spicy84%

aromatic77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both fresh spicy, citrus and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

CedarLemon

Heart

CinnamonLimeNutmegGingerCaraway

Base

AmberTonka BeanVanillaWhite Musk

Top15-30 mins

CitronLimeLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

Sichuan PepperCardamomCorianderNutmegCinnamonJuniperJasmine

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaCedarPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesCedar, Lemon, Cinnamon and Lime. Durations are only published for 1881 Bella Notte Man, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter73

Day–

Night–

Spring83

Summer50

Fall100

Winter60

Day100

Night93

Category winner1881 Bella Notte ManMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men90

Unisex10

Women0

Men81

Unisex19

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#9,298

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews13

Overall rank#7,664

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews22

Category winner1881 Bella Notte ManHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Ted by Ted Lapidus offers a clean, spiced freshness that shifts quickly into a sweet, warm amber base. It opens with bright lemon and dry cedar wood, making it suitable for crisp autumn mornings. This budget-friendly scent balances its citrus elements with vanilla and nutmeg to create a comfortable, cozy daily wear op…

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Cerruti 1881 Bella Notte Man opens with an energetic flash of citron, tart lime, and bright lemon. The sharp citrus burst settles within minutes, clearing room for a dry spice market profile dominated by prickly Sichuan pepper, green cardamom, and grated nutmeg. As warmth builds on skin, creamy cedar shavings, smooth …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Ted or 1881 Bella Notte Man?

1881 Bella Notte Man takes 4 of 7 categories. Ted is rated 4.02/5 from 135 votes; 1881 Bella Notte Man is rated 4.13/5 from 204 votes. Choose Ted for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose 1881 Bella Notte Man for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Ted or 1881 Bella Notte Man?

Ted lasts longest (Ted 69/100, 1881 Bella Notte Man 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Ted or 1881 Bella Notte Man?

Ted projects furthest (Ted 65/100, 1881 Bella Notte Man 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Ted and 1881 Bella Notte Man smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cedar, Lemon, Cinnamon and Lime.

Is Ted or 1881 Bella Notte Man better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1881 Bella Notte Man is the stronger pick. For winter, Ted is the stronger pick. 1881 Bella Notte Man suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Ted and 1881 Bella Notte Man?

Ted has top notes of Cedar and Lemon, heart notes of Cinnamon, Lime, Nutmeg and Ginger, a base of Amber, Tonka Bean, Vanilla and White Musk. 1881 Bella Notte Man has top notes of Citron, Lime and Lemon, heart notes of Sichuan Pepper, Cardamom, Coriander and Nutmeg, a base of Vanilla, Cedar, Patchouli and Musk.