Cerruti 1995 EDT

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1881 pour Femme

by Claire Cain

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Cerruti 1881 pour Femme is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1995, created by Claire Cain. 1881 pour Femme opens with Bergamot, Rose, Jasmine, and Iris, settles into a heart of Orange Blossom, Rosewood, Geranium, and Tuberose, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Cerruti's 1881 pour Femme carries a Favourite verdict, a floral-led wear.

This 90s staple is a divisive one. While many find it a clean, comforting, and elegant everyday scent, others find it too powdery, dated, or even headache-inducing. Its unique herbal-floral blend evokes strong nostalgia for some, and a 'mum smell' for others.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Clean
  • Cozy
  • Classic
  • Subtle
  • Elegant
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1881 pour Femme 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:
Office Casual
Also Works:
Date

Its soft, clean, and inoffensive character makes it perfect for office and casual wear, providing a subtle scent bubble. While some find it suitable for day dates, its generally subdued projection and comforting nature make it less ideal for formal events or energetic sports.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk
  • Vanillin from Vanilla

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

Imagine a bouquet of soft mimosa, iris, and rose, wrapped in a comforting embrace of chamomile and a whisper of green coriander. This creates a beautifully blended floral, subtly herbal, and powdery profile. As it settles, warm musk, cedar, and a hint of vanilla provide a clean, cosy dry-down that feels like a freshly laundered cashmere jumper.

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