
Cerruti 1881 Men
What does it smell like?
Main smell: woody and aromatic. It opens with juniper and cypress, moves to vetiver and ylang-ylang and dries down to oakmoss and pine tree.
- Came out
- 1990
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- fall
1881 Men 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 Men
Cerruti is the house behind 1881 Men.
Which weather suits it
It is at its best in fall. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, spring, winter and summer. If you need something for summer, Dior Fahrenheit is a better fit.
Cerruti perfumes worth knowing
This house has 21 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are Image Woman, L'Essence de Cerruti and Vivo.
Its style
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by aromatic and fresh spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and aromatic smells and notes like vetiver and oakmoss. Less obvious notes include lavender, rose and cedar. Perfume fans rate it 4.42 out of 5.
1881 Men for work or evenings
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
How far it spreads
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Dior Fahrenheit spreads further.
Is 1881 Men long lasting?
This is a long lasting scent: expect about 6 to 9 hours on skin. It lasts longer than Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir and Dior Chirstian Dior Eau Sauvage. Base notes like oakmoss and pine tree are the part that stays longest on the skin.
Other versions
There are 8 other versions of this perfume, released between 2002 and 2023.








1881 Men dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Guy Laroche Drakkar Noir (9 shared notes), Dior Chirstian Dior Eau Sauvage (9 shared notes), Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (11 shared notes) and Dior Fahrenheit (10 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Dior Fahrenheit starts from €147.




Perfume comparisons
See the notes, how long each lasts and the price side by side.
Questions people ask
When did 1881 Men come out?
It came out in 1990.
How much does 1881 Men cost?
About €229 in Europe.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.


















