1881 Eau de Toilette bottle 1881
Edt Concentration Edp
M Gender U
1990 Year 1981
££ Price Tier ££
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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - 1881 Eau de Toilette
A timeless green woody classic that is quietly masculine and effortlessly refined. Perfect for men who value subtle elegance over loud statements. Reliable for daily wear and never out of place.
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Our Verdict - pour L'Homme Eau de Parfum
This 80s icon is a nutmeg-heavy, spicy-woody charmer, though reformulations mean its once legendary performance is now a shadow of its former self. Still, for those who appreciate a classic, it's a nostalgic trip that mostly holds up.
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Scent Profile

Citrus Floral Fruity Green Sweet Warm Woody Earthy Animalic Fresh
Citrus 5% 7%
Floral 21% 30%
Fruity 2% 1%
Green 21% 16%
Sweet 8% 13%
Warm 7% 14%
Woody 28% 18%
Earthy 14% 10%
Animalic 4% 5%
Fresh 20% 18%

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
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Notes

Shared Notes
Lavender 15% vs 21%
Bergamot 14% vs 24%
Shared Notes
Ylang-Ylang 19% vs 16%
Shared Notes
Oakmoss 17% vs 14%
Cedar 14% vs 14%
Sandalwood 12% vs 12%
Musk 12% vs 11%
Only in 1881 Eau de Toilette
Pine 17% Patchouli 13% Pepper 13%
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Fir Resin 18% Vetiver 17% Amber 12%

Accords

1881 Eau de Toilette pour L'Homme Eau de Parfum
100%
Woody
80%
70%
Fresh Spicy
100%
85%
Aromatic
89%
60%
Earthy
46%
Floral
58%
55%
Green
Citrus
48%
45%
Mossy
Fresh
45%
Powdery
44%
Woody shared
100%
80%
Fresh Spicy shared
70%
100%
Aromatic shared
85%
89%
Earthy shared
60%
46%
58%
55%
48%
45%
45%
44%

Performance

1881 Eau de Toilette pour L'Homme Eau de Parfum
Moderate (4-6h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Intimate
Projection
Moderate
Light
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

1881 Eau de Toilette

Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer

Its aromatic woods, green herbs, and mossy-earthy base make it ideal for spring and fall, evoking forests and clean air. Light projection and freshness limit its impact in winter, but it can be crisp enough for cooler summer evenings.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Soft projection and an understated, clean character make it perfect for office or casual use. It is inoffensive but lacks the sweetness or boldness for romantic dates or formal events.

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Seasons

Best For:
Spring Autumn
Also Works:
Summer Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date Formal

Its moderate projection and warm, inviting scent make it entirely suitable for office and casual wear. While elegant, its spicy nature might be a bit much for very formal events, and it's certainly not built for sport.

Similarity Breakdown

Overall
87%
Olfactory
94%
Notes
91%
Accord
74%
Key Similarities

Both share Fresh Spicy, Aromatic, Woody accords and Lavender, Lily Of The Valley notes

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

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