What does it smell like?
It smells mostly fresh spicy and woody. Yuzu and cardamom at the top, basil and calone in the middle and palisander rosewood and cashmere wood at the base.
- Came out
- 2013
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- spring
1881 Acqua Forte notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
About Cerruti 1881 Acqua Forte EDC
1881 Acqua Forte EDC comes from Cerruti. This one is the Eau de Cologne.
1881 Acqua Forte longevity
It lasts a medium time, about 3 to 6 hours on skin. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio Essenza lasts longer, if that matters to you. If you want more hours, Cerruti 1881 Men lasts about 6 to 9 hours. Base notes like palisander rosewood and cashmere wood are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Best seasons to wear it
The best time of year to wear it is spring and summer. It is less suited to winter. Ranked by season: spring, summer, fall and winter. Its fresh smell feels good on warm days.
Sillage and projection
Projection is medium: people near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio Essenza spreads further.
What 1881 Acqua Forte costs
The usual price in Europe is about €45. That puts it in the middle price range.
Other Cerruti perfumes
The house has 21 perfumes here, led by Image Woman, L'Essence de Cerruti and 1881 Silver.
For work or for evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its fresh spicy side keeps it clean and easy.
Other versions
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 1990.
1881 Acqua Forte dupes and alternatives
Similar picks to try: Nest Indigo unisex (2 shared notes), Dolce&Gabbana The One for Men (2 shared notes), Giorgio Armani Acqua di Gio Essenza (2 shared notes) and Hugo Boss In Motion 2022 (2 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Nest Indigo unisex starts from €32.
More questions
When did 1881 Acqua Forte come out?
It came out in 2013.
Can women wear 1881 Acqua Forte?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
Who would like it?
People who enjoy fresh spicy and woody smells.