Cerruti 1979 EDT

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Nino Cerruti Pour Homme

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Cerruti Nino Cerruti Pour Homme is an Eau de Toilette launched in 1979. Cerruti's Nino Cerruti Pour Homme carries an Acquired verdict, a green-led wear.

This 70s classic is a love-it-or-hate-it affair. Some call it an absolute masterpiece of masculine florals, others describe it as an 'abusive step-dad' in a bottle. Polarising, but undeniably unique.
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Nino Cerruti Pour Homme 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
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 Fall Winter
Also Works:
Summer

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

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date
Also Works:
Casual Formal

With long-lasting performance and moderate sillage, this scent has presence without being overwhelming. Its distinctive blend of fresh, floral, and woody notes makes it versatile, suitable for casual wear and making an impression on a date, though perhaps too unique for a conservative office.

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

  • Oakmoss Evernia prunastri extract from Oakmoss

Other declarable allergens

  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood
  • Spearmint Mentha Viridis Leaf Oil from Mint
  • 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

Nino Cerruti Pour Homme opens with a sharp, green blast of galbanum and juniper, laced with aromatic herbs like rosemary and basil, giving a vibrant, almost wild freshness. This green intensity soon blends with a surprisingly prominent, indolic jasmine, softened by the resinous warmth of elemi and labdanum. As it dries, the scent settles into a sophisticated, earthy base of oakmoss, vetiver, and subtle incense, retaining a clean yet complex character that hints at sun-warmed woods and ancient resins.

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