The Perfume Library

1881 pour Femme (1995) (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Cerruti · 1995

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Cerruti 1881 pour Femme is a fresh, floral scent with a light sweetness and a powdery softness, suited to daytime wear. It has been discontinued. It opens with freesia, mimosa and violet, and the heart deepens the floral side with jasmine and orange blossom. Woody notes sit underneath; a spicy touch and a creamy, powdery sweetness give it a soft finish. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate, so it stays close without overwhelming a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with daily and business wear leading, and most find it feminine. Bottega Veneta Parco Palladiano IX: Violetta and Zara Royal Fressia have a close profile.

1881 pour Homme (2005) (Eau de Toilette)

7.3

Cerruti · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Cerruti 1881 pour Homme is a fresh, green and citrusy chypre-fougère with a classic masculine feel; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, with fall close behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office lead the occasions, and half of the voters find it masculine, with many also calling it classic. It opens with blackcurrant, bergamot and cypress, a cool, green start. Patchouli and ylang-ylang soften that freshness in the heart. The base of oakmoss, pine and sandalwood settles it into an earthy, woody finish.

1881 Signature

7.8

Cerruti · 2017

Sweet · Spicy · Woody

Cerruti 1881 Signature is a sweet, spicy woody fragrance with leathery and smoky shades, masculine in character and best suited to autumn and winter evenings. Most voters read it as masculine, and both its longevity and sillage are rated good. Voters lean towards fall and winter, then spring, with very few picking summer. It stands out for nights out, evenings and leisure time, and it can also work for business. It has been discontinued. Pepper, cypress, grapefruit and nutmeg open it fresh and spicy. Towards the heart, cardamom, leather and labdanum add a leathery, resinous depth. Vetiver, patchouli and amber close it in the base with an earthy, sweet and warm woodiness.

Cerruti Image pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

7.4

Cerruti · 1998

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Eau de Toilette

Cerruti Image pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green and fruity men's scent that most voters place in spring and summer, for daytime and the office; it has been discontinued. It opens with pepper, plum, pear and banana leaf, a fresh, citrusy fruit impression. The heart of gaiac wood, cypress, fig leaf and jasmine adds a green, woody and lightly floral middle. The base rests on vetiver, sandalwood and cedar, with patchouli, musk and amber sweetening it. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick summer and spring, and daily, leisure and business wear, while winter and night-out use stay in the background. Most also call it masculine and modern. Dunhill X-Centric and Cerruti Image Harmony have a close profile.

1881 Black

7.2

Cerruti · 2006

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Cerruti 1881 Black is a fresh, spicy men's fragrance that opens on bitter orange, pepper and lavender and deepens into oud and gaiac wood; it has been discontinued. Longevity is rated good and sillage moderate. Most voters pick fall, followed by spring and winter, and it leans towards leisure and daily wear, with some votes for evening and business. Voters mostly see it as masculine, with a modern streak. The top is bitter orange, pepper and lavender, fresh, citrusy and spicy. In the heart, cedar, nutmeg and caraway build a woody, spiced body. Oud, gaiac wood and marzipan in the base sweeten it and pull it towards an oriental feel.

Cerruti Image pour Femme

7.6

Cerruti · 2000

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Cerruti Image pour Femme is a fresh, green women's fragrance that opens on grapefruit and pimento and dries down to cedar and leather; it has been discontinued. The top notes are pimento, leaves and grapefruit, so citrus brightness meets a touch of spice. In the heart, water mint, carbon and gentian root add a cool, green edge. The base of cedar, leather, birch bark and amber settles into a woody, leathery finish. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick spring and summer, and daily wear, office and leisure lead the occasions. Most voters call it feminine, though a fair share find it masculine. Atkinsons The Excelsior Bouquet and Première Note Cedar Atlas have a close profile.

L'Essence de Cerruti (Eau de Toilette)

7.0

Cerruti · 2009

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Cerruti L'Essence de Cerruti Eau de Toilette is a fresh, citrusy men's scent that is balanced by spice, wood and leather; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters pick autumn, with spring and winter following behind. It leans towards office and daily wear, and also works for a night out. About half of voters read it as masculine. Pepper and bergamot open it, giving a citrus and spicy first impression. Toward the heart, woods, leather and saffron come forward and the scent turns woody and leathery. Cedar and amber leave an earthy, slightly sweet warmth underneath.

1881 Acqua Forte

7.3

Cerruti · 2013

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Cerruti 1881 Acqua Forte is a fresh men's fragrance that opens on cardamom and yuzu and turns green with basil; it has been discontinued. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin. Most voters recommend spring and summer, and it is chosen for leisure, daily wear and the office. Most voters read it as masculine. Citrus and aquatic accords lead, giving a fresh, green impression. Cardamom adds a spicy edge, while yuzu brings a light, fruity sweetness. Basil and Cascalone® sit in the heart, and cashmere wood and Brazilian rosewood close it with a soft woodiness. Puma Animagical Man and Hugo Boss Hugo Urban Journey have a close profile.

Nino Cerruti pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

8.3

Cerruti · 1979

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Cerruti Nino Cerruti pour Homme Eau de Toilette opens with bergamot, galbanum and lemon in a fresh, green style, moves through carnation, jasmine and thyme, and settles on fir and cedarwood as a masculine scent; it has been discontinued. Voters rate both its longevity and its sillage as good. Most pick fall and spring, then winter, and it leans towards daily wear and leisure, with evening and business use also voted. Most voters call it masculine or classic. The top notes of bergamot, lemon, mint and juniper give a bright start, sharpened by galbanum and green notes. In the heart, floral carnation and jasmine join thyme and stone pine. The base of fir, benzoin, amber, moss and musk makes a woody, resinous finish.

CerrutiSí (Eau de Toilette)

7.7

Cerruti · 2003

Fresh · Citrus · Fruity

Eau de Toilette

Cerruti CerrutiSí Eau de Toilette is a men's fragrance that joins a fresh, citrusy start to a sweet, spicy and powdery woodiness; it has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both rated moderate. Most voters read it as masculine, with some calling it classic or modern. Spring, summer and fall are recommended in nearly equal measure, while winter trails behind. It spreads across a wide range of occasions, from daily wear and business to leisure and evenings out. The top notes of mandarin orange and ginger give a bright, lightly spicy start. In the heart, geranium, rosemary, cedar and resins build a green, woody base. The base of patchouli, heliotrope, benzoin and oakmoss then sweetens it and settles into a powdery warmth.

1881 Riviera

8.0

Cerruti · 2019

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Cerruti 1881 Riviera is a fresh men's fragrance led by citrus and green tones, with a floral and woody side. Most voters pick spring, summer and autumn; few choose winter. It is worn for leisure, daily use and the office. Its longevity is rated good and its sillage moderate. Most voters find it masculine, and some call it modern. Bergamot and jasmine pull the scent towards a fresh, floral direction. Vetiver and patchouli lay an earthy, woody base, while Akigalawood® and leather add a spicy, leathery touch. The green, citrusy feel runs through the whole scent.

1881 Bella Notte pour Homme

7.8

Cerruti · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Sweet

Cerruti 1881 Bella Notte pour Homme pairs the freshness of juniper and Sichuan pepper with the warmth of nutmeg and cinnamon, a fresh, spicy men's scent that has been discontinued. The top is juniper, Sichuan pepper, coriander and key lime, a bright, citrusy start. In the heart, night-blooming jasmine, nutmeg, black cardamom and Ceylonese cinnamon bring the spice forward. Cedar, vanilla, patchouli and musk sweeten the base and settle it onto a woody ground. Longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, with summer the least favored. It is worn from daily use and leisure to evenings and the office. Masculine dominates the character votes. Arabian Oud Amiri and Ahmed Al Maghribi Amiri have a close profile.

Nino Cerruti pour Femme (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Cerruti · 1987

Floral · Fruity · Sweet

Eau de Toilette

Cerruti Nino Cerruti pour Femme Eau de Toilette is a floral, chypre-leaning women's scent that suits autumn and winter and evenings out; it has been discontinued. Its longevity is rated strong and its sillage good. Most voters pick autumn and winter, and evening and night-out wear lead the occasions. It reads feminine and classic. It opens with bergamot, plum and coriander, then moves into a floral heart of jasmine, ylang-ylang, tuberose and damask rose. Honey and vanilla add sweetness, while moss, cedarwood and musk in the base give it a dry, woody chypre footing.

Cerruti pour Homme (Eau de Toilette)

6.2

Cerruti · 2007

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Cerruti pour Homme Eau de Toilette pairs bergamot and mandarin orange with a green, spicy heart of basil and coriander, making a fresh citrus scent made for men. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling the room. Most voters pick spring and summer, with autumn not far behind. Daily wear, leisure and the office are the settings that come up most. Most voters read it as masculine, though a good share call it modern. It has been discontinued. It opens with bergamot and mandarin orange, fresh, lightly sweet and fruity. In the heart, aniseed, basil and coriander add a green, spicy edge. Gaiac wood, cedar and sandalwood settle it onto a woody base. Cerruti pour Homme Couture Edition and Montblanc Starwalker have a close profile.

1881 Bella Notte pour Femme

6.8

Cerruti · 2014

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Cerruti 1881 Bella Notte pour Femme is a sweet, fruity fragrance for women that pairs a fresh blackberry and Sicilian bergamot opening with orange blossom and a vanilla base; it has been discontinued. It opens with blackberry and Sicilian bergamot, giving a citrusy, fruity freshness. Orange blossom adds a soft floral heart. In the base, amber, musk and vanilla sweeten the scent and lend it a gourmand, powdery feel. Longevity is moderate and sillage is weak, so it stays close to the skin rather than filling a room. Most voters pick spring and summer, while winter trails behind. Daily wear, leisure and business are the most chosen occasions, and most voters find it feminine. Kenzo Couleur Kenzo Jaune-Yellow and Marc Jacobs Biscotti have a similar profile.

1881 pour Femme (2018)

7.9

Cerruti · 2018

Fresh · Floral · Sweet

Cerruti 1881 pour Femme is a fresh floral for women that opens with iris and lily of the valley, moves into orange blossom and jasmine, and suits easy daytime wear in spring and summer. Most voters recommend it for spring and summer, and see it as an everyday, office or leisure scent. Its longevity and sillage are rated good, and its character is mostly described as feminine and classic. It begins with the clean, airy freshness of iris and lily of the valley. Orange blossom and jasmine then pull it toward a floral, lightly sweet middle. In the dry-down, cedar and sandalwood form a woody base, while musk adds a powdery, creamy softness. Ex Nihilo Honoré Delights and Narciso Rodriguez For Her Pure Musc (Eau de Parfum) have a close profile.

1881 Edition Blanche pour Femme

7.0

Cerruti · 2015

Fresh · Floral · Green

Cerruti 1881 Edition Blanche pour Femme is a fresh, floral women's fragrance that leans towards spring and fall, and towards daily and leisure wear; it has been discontinued. Most voters pick spring and fall, then summer, with far fewer choosing winter. Daily and leisure wear lead the occasions, with business use a step behind. Longevity is rated moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin and keeps a quiet presence. It opens with blackcurrant, bergamot and violet leaf, a fresh, green and slightly fruity start. Mimosa and heliotrope then bring a soft, powdery floral heart. Vanilla and musk settle into a sweet, woody base.

1881 pour Homme (1990) (Eau de Toilette)

8.0

Cerruti · 1990

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Cerruti 1881 pour Homme is a fresh, citrusy fougère: green, spicy and floral facets rest on a woody base, with a classic, masculine feel. Most voters place it in spring and fall, and daily wear, leisure and business are the occasions picked most often. Longevity and sillage are both rated good, and most voters call it masculine and classic. It has been discontinued. It opens with blackcurrant, basil and cumin; rose, ylang-ylang and lily of the valley then soften it toward the floral side. Patchouli, musk and balsam fir form a woody base. Etro New Tradition and Gucci Nobile have a close profile.

1881 Amber (Eau de Toilette)

7.9

Cerruti · 2002

Fresh · Floral · Green

Eau de Toilette

Cerruti 1881 Amber Eau de Toilette is a fresh, green men's fragrance that settles from a floral heart into a woody base; it has been discontinued. It opens with the cool bite of violet leaf, ozonic notes and green pepper. Lavender, jasmine and rose bring a soft floral heart. The base of vetiver, cedar and amber leaves it earthy, woody and slightly sweet, with spicy and synthetic touches along the way. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Most voters pick fall and spring, and daily and business wear. It reads masculine and classic. Dimensione Uomo Sensual Fougère and Korres Vetiver Root have a close profile.

1881 Edition Blanche pour Homme

7.0

Cerruti · 2015

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Cerruti 1881 Edition Blanche pour Homme is a fresh, citrusy and green fougère with woody and spicy edges, made for men and suited to spring and summer days. Most voters pick spring and summer, and the leisure, business and daytime votes are close to each other. Longevity and sillage are rated moderate, so it works as an easygoing everyday scent. It has been discontinued. It opens bright with bergamot, mandarin orange and mint. In the heart, blackcurrant, lavender and rosemary pair a fruity sweetness with herbal greenness. The base of amberwood, oakmoss and cedarwood settles it on a dry, woody footing.

Fair Play (Eau de Toilette)

8.1

Cerruti · 1984

Fresh · Citrus · Green

Eau de Toilette

Cerruti Fair Play Eau de Toilette is a men's scent that sets a fresh opening of lavender, mandarin orange and bergamot over a woody base of cedarwood, leather and moss; it has been discontinued. Longevity and sillage are rated good, though the number of ratings is small, so treat that as a rough guide. Most voters pick spring and fall, and it leans towards night out and evening wear, with leisure and business use close behind. The top notes of lavender, mandarin orange, lemon and bergamot give a bright citrus start. Geranium and basil add a green edge in the heart, while carnation brings a spicy warmth. The base settles into cedarwood, leather and moss, with tonka bean and vanilla softening it slightly.

Cerruti Image Harmony

7.9

Cerruti

Fresh · Citrus · Aquatic

Cerruti Image Harmony is a fresh, citrusy men's fragrance that sets green and aquatic tones over a woody base; it suits daily wear and has been discontinued. Its longevity and sillage are both moderate. Most voters pick it for daytime, leisure and office wear, with sport and evening choices trailing behind. It reads masculine. It opens with plum, peach, pepper and banana leaf, giving a fruity, lightly spicy start. The heart brings gaiac wood, cypress, fig leaf and jasmine, pushing the green and woody side forward. In the base, cedarwood, vetiver, patchouli, sandalwood, amber and musk settle it into a woody, slightly sweet finish. Cerruti Image pour Homme and The Nose Behind Suits have a close profile.

1881 Silver

7.4

Cerruti · 2020

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Cerruti 1881 Silver is a fresh, citrusy fragrance for men built around lemon, lavender and patchouli, suited to daily and office wear. It opens bright and spicy with lemon, coriander, basil and ginger. The heart adds a floral, fruity sweetness through lavender, ylang-ylang and pineapple, and the base settles into a woody, fougère-style footing of patchouli, oakmoss and amberwood. Longevity and sillage are moderate. Voters pick it mostly for daytime and the office, with leisure close behind. It reads masculine. Rochas L'Homme Rochas and Gucci Guilty Intense pour Homme have a close profile.

1881 Collection

5.7

Cerruti · 2005

Fresh · Citrus · Floral

Cerruti 1881 Collection is a fresh, citrus-led floral chypre with green and powdery touches, made for women and suited to easy everyday wear. It has been discontinued. It opens with olive leaf and mandarin orange, giving a green, fruity freshness. In the heart, iris adds a powdery softness while grapefruit keeps the citrus going. The base of patchouli and cypress settles into a woody, lightly spicy ground, with the sweetness staying in the background. Longevity is moderate and sillage weak, so it stays close to the skin. Voters place it mostly in leisure, business and daytime wear, well ahead of evening and night-out use. Goutal Les Colognes - Eau d'Hadrien and Bois 1920 Agrumi Amari di Sicilia have a close profile.