Cerruti 2003 EDT

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Cerruti 1881 Eau d'Ete

by Béatrice Piquet

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Cerruti Cerruti 1881 Eau d'Ete is an Eau de Toilette launched in 2003, created by Béatrice Piquet. Cerruti 1881 Eau d'Ete opens with Hyacinth and Cyclamen, settles into a heart of Jasmine, Peony, and Plum, and dries down to a base of Amber and Sandalwood. Cerruti's Cerruti 1881 Eau d'Ete carries a Statement verdict, a green-led wear.

A divisive summer floral that's either a fresh, unique everyday scent or a synthetic mess. It's clean, green, and a bit masculine-leaning for some, making it a love-it-or-hate-it affair.
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  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Subtle
  • Soft
  • Elegant
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Cerruti 1881 Eau d'Ete Eau de Toilette bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend
Topas listed
Hyacinth54%
Cyclamen46%
Heartas listed
Peony36%
Plum33%
Jasmine31%
Baseas listed
Sandalwood58%
Amber42%

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
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Casual Sport
Also Works:
Office

Its moderate longevity and sillage, combined with its fresh and clean profile, make it suitable for casual daytime wear and even some office settings. However, its uniqueness and potential masculine lean might not suit all formal or romantic occasions.

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

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

This limited edition kicks off with an unusual, almost peppery green freshness from hyacinth and cyclamen, a floral opening that's more crisp than sweet. The heart introduces a soft, classic bouquet of jasmine and peony, uplifted by a subtle plum note that adds a touch of juicy sweetness. It settles into a warm, grounding base of amber and sandalwood, which some find surprisingly dense and masculine for a summer floral, giving it an unexpected richness.

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