Cerruti 1998 EDT

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Image

by Ursula Wandel

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Cerruti Image is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1998, created by Ursula Wandel. Image opens with Pepper, Pear, Plum, and Banana, settles into a heart of Guaiac Wood, Cypress, Jasmine, and Fig Leaf, and dries down to a base of Musk, Amber, Cedar, and Sandalwood. Cerruti's Image carries a Favourite verdict, a woody-led wear.

This late 90s freshie is a certified underrated gem. Despite its low price, Image delivers a unique, clean, fruity-woody vibe that's surprisingly sophisticated and far from dated. It's a crowd-pleaser that punches above its weight.
What our verdicts mean →
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Elegant
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Image 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

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Office Casual Sport
Also Works:
Date

Its clean, fresh, and often subtle sillage makes it perfect for office, casual, and sport settings where you want to smell good without shouting about it. While pleasant for a date, its lack of significant projection means it won't be a showstopper, and the distinctly fresh approach isn't ideal for 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

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Synthetic musk Hexamethylindanopyran from Musk

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

Image opens with a delightfully soft, abstract fruitiness, blending juicy pear and plum with a subtle banana leaf greenness and a touch of black pepper. This leads into a heart of fresh cypress and fig leaf, grounded by a clean, smooth woodiness from guaiac wood, vetiver and cedar. The drydown settles into a soft, musky-woody aroma, reminiscent of an exquisite, natural soap.

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