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Timur vs 1881 Signature

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

Updated 273 ratings analysed
Closely related
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1881 Signature takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Timur

    Choose it for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

  • 1881 Signature

    Choose it for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Timur1/7
1881 Signature6/7
Ratings & consensus
1881 Signature
Community sentiment
1881 Signature
Longevity
1881 Signature
Sillage & projection
1881 Signature
Value for money
1881 Signature
Versatility
Timur
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
1881 Signature

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
TimurPhebo
1881 SignatureCerruti
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.85/ 5 · 65 votes
Have 63%Had 21%Want 15%
4.14/ 5 · 208 votes
Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%
Category winner1881 SignatureRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
28%Love
45%Like
15%Ok
9%Dislike
3%Hate

65 votes

43%Love
40%Like
7%Ok
8%Dislike
2%Hate

208 votes

Category winner1881 SignatureMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage51
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity63
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate78
Category winners

Longevity1881 Signature

Sillage1881 Signature

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value55
¤ Price value76
Category winner1881 SignatureBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
warm spicy100%
fresh spicy92%
aromatic84%
woody77%
citrus69%
floral61%
fresh spicy100%
warm spicy92%
amber84%
leather77%
aromatic69%
woody61%
Scent match62%Closely related · both warm spicy, fresh spicy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
PepperCardamomGrapefruit
Heart
MagnoliaLavenderCashmere Wood
Base
PatchouliVetiverAmber
Top15-30 mins
PepperNutmegGrapefruit
Heart2-4 hrs
LeatherCardamomLabdanum
Base6-8+ hrs
AmberPeppertreePatchouliVetiver
InformationalShared notesPepper, Cardamom, Grapefruit and Patchouli. Durations are only published for 1881 Signature, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring92
Summer42
Fall100
Winter75
Day100
Night85
Spring41
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day71
Night100
Category winnerTimurMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men62
Unisex35
Women4
Men94
Unisex3
Women3
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#28,717

PerfumerSerge Majoullier

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#5,253

PerfumerNadège Le Garlantezec

Launched—

Reviews38

Category winner1881 SignatureHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Phebo Timur opens with a sharp snap of Nepalese Timur pepper and bitter grapefruit, backed by a cool kick of green cardamom. As the initial citrus sparkle settles on skin, magnolia and lavender soften the top-heavy spice before revealing a smooth core of cashmere wood. The dry down turns distinctly woody and earthy th…

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Cerruti 1881 Signature delivers a rugged, dry leather profile balanced by toasted pepper and rich amber. It does not shout. The initial burst brings pungent black pepper and grated nutmeg, cut through with a fleeting dash of bitter grapefruit. Within fifteen minutes, the harsh alcohol burn recedes. A supple, buttery l…

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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, Timur or 1881 Signature?

1881 Signature takes 6 of 7 categories. Timur is rated 3.85/5 from 65 votes; 1881 Signature is rated 4.14/5 from 208 votes. Choose Timur for a warm spicy and fresh spicy character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose 1881 Signature for a fresh spicy and warm spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Timur or 1881 Signature?

1881 Signature lasts longest (1881 Signature 63/100, Timur 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Timur or 1881 Signature?

1881 Signature projects furthest (1881 Signature 59/100, Timur 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Timur and 1881 Signature smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share warm spicy, fresh spicy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Pepper, Cardamom, Grapefruit and Patchouli.

Is Timur or 1881 Signature better for summer or winter?

For summer, Timur is the stronger pick. For winter, 1881 Signature is the stronger pick. Timur suits daytime wear; 1881 Signature suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Timur and 1881 Signature?

Timur has top notes of Pepper, Cardamom and Grapefruit, heart notes of Magnolia, Lavender and Cashmere Wood, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Amber. 1881 Signature has top notes of Pepper, Nutmeg and Grapefruit, heart notes of Leather, Cardamom and Labdanum, a base of Amber, Peppertree, Patchouli and Vetiver.

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