Cerruti 2006 EDT

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Cerruti 1881 Black

by Michel Girard

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Cerruti Cerruti 1881 Black is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2006, created by Michel Girard. Cerruti 1881 Black opens with Bitter Orange, Lavender, and Pepper, settles into a heart of Caraway, Cedar, and Nutmeg, and dries down to a base of Marzipan, Oud, and Guaiac Wood. Cerruti's Cerruti 1881 Black carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

Divisive yet intriguing, Cerruti 1881 Black is a bit of a chameleon. Some find it a groundbreaking cheapie with a unique gourmand twist, others dismiss it as uninspired. Try before you buy, but don't knock it until you've let that drydown work its magic.
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  • Warm
  • Sensual
  • Cozy
  • Mysterious
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Cerruti 1881 Black 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:
Fall Winter
Also Works:
Spring

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Casual
Also Works:
Office

With moderate longevity and sillage, it's versatile enough for daily wear, though some find it better suited for intimate settings. The warm, slightly sweet drydown makes it particularly good for casual and date nights, but it's not quite potent enough for formal events or light enough for sport.

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

Other declarable allergens

  • Bitter almond Benzaldehyde from Marzipan
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Bitter Orange
  • Bitter orange peel Citrus Aurantium Amara Peel Oil from Bitter Orange
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender
  • Lavender Lavandula Hybrida Oil from Lavender

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

Opening with a sharp, zesty burst of bitter orange and a kick of pepper, 1881 Black quickly introduces a subtle, aromatic lavender. As it settles, a warm, spiced heart emerges with cedar and nutmeg, softened by a hint of caraway. The real magic unfolds in the drydown: a cosy blend of creamy marzipan and smoky oud, grounded by guaiac wood, creating a unique sweet-woody aroma that's both comforting and intriguing.

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