Cerruti 1990 EDT

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1881

by Martin Gras

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Cerruti 1881 is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1990, created by Martin Gras. 1881 opens with Bergamot, Cypress, Lavender, and Carnation, settles into a heart of Vetiver, Rose, Ylang-Ylang, and Lily of the Valley, and dries down to a base of Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood, and Patchouli. Cerruti's 1881 carries a Statement verdict, a woody-led wear.

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.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Confident
  • Fresh
  • Subtle
  • Classic
  • Clean
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1881 Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Projection
Intimate
Intensity
Light

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall
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.

Best 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.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose
  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Ylang-ylang Cananga Odorata Flower Extract from Ylang-Ylang

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

1881 Eau de Toilette by Cerruti opens with a bracing wave of juniper, cypress, and lavender, immediately evoking sun-dappled woods and mountain air. The heart brings earthy vetiver and a touch of soft florals, while the base anchors with mossy oakmoss, pine, and cedar for a true forest-floor effect. Subtle spices and green nuances thread throughout, creating a calm, natural aura that's clean, herbal, and quietly sophisticated. Understated yet distinctive, it delivers a classic fougère experience with Italian nonchalance.

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