Cerruti 1998 EDT

M ££ Favourite

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.
  • Fresh
  • Clean
  • Relaxed
  • Subtle
  • Elegant
Image Eau de Toilette bottle

Profile

Composition

Timeline

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Accords

Woody
100%
Green
77%
Fruity
70%
Fresh
63%
Sweet
58%
Aromatic
56%

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.

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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.