Cerruti 2019 EDT

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1881 Riviera

by Michel Girard

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Cerruti 1881 Riviera is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2019, created by Michel Girard. 1881 Riviera opens with Bergamot, Orange, Incense, and Mint, settles into a heart of Akigalawood and Jasmine, and dries down to a base of Leather, Vetiver, and Patchouli. Cerruti's 1881 Riviera carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This one's a proper chameleon. Cerruti 1881 Riviera swings from fresh citrus and mint to a deep, woody leather. It either gets hailed as a unique, woody-spicy wonder, or dismissed as a lemon-soap disaster, so definitely try before you buy.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Modern
  • Confident
  • Sensual
  • Woody
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1881 Riviera 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 Fall

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Sport

The strong initial projection and linear nature make it less suitable for the office, with some finding it overwhelming indoors. However, its fresh, woody character and decent longevity make it a solid choice for casual outings, dates, and even lighter warm-weather 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.

Declarable under EU Annex III

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint

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

Riviera kicks off with a zesty burst of bergamot and orange, sharpened by cool mint and a surprising whisper of incense. This initial zing mellows into a heart of delicate jasmine blended with the distinct Akigalawood, lending it a modern, slightly peppery woodiness. The dry down is all about masculine sophistication, marrying the richness of leather with earthy vetiver and patchouli, creating a warm, lasting embrace.

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