Cerruti 2018 EDT

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1881 Essentiel

by Sonia Constant

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Cerruti 1881 Essentiel is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2018, created by Sonia Constant. 1881 Essentiel opens with Citrus, Bergamot, Grapefruit, and Mandarin, settles into a heart of Pink Pepper, Basil, and Artemisia, and dries down to a base of Cedar, Vetiver, and Oakmoss. Cerruti's 1881 Essentiel carries a Favourite verdict, a fresh-led wear.

Divisive. Some love this citrus-forward, basil-infused freshie for its clean, summery vibe and incredible value. Others find it bland, short-lived, or even off-puttingly synthetic, resembling household cleaner or body odour.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Energetic
  • Modern
  • Soft
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1881 Essentiel 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
Moderate
Intensity
Moderate

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer
Also Works:
Fall

A warm-weather pick - at its best in spring and summer.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate performance and fresh, clean profile make it suitable for casual day-to-day wear and active situations. While some find it too sharp for the office, its moderate sillage generally keeps it inoffensive.

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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot

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

Opens with a sharp, zesty burst of mixed citruses like bergamot and grapefruit, bright and invigorating. This vibrant start quickly mellows, allowing green, aromatic notes of basil and artemisia to emerge, spiced gently by pink pepper. The dry-down settles into a subtle woody base of cedar and vetiver, rounded out by a touch of earthy oakmoss, maintaining a fresh, slightly green character throughout.

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