How it smells
Main smell: woody and leather. It opens with bergamot and pepper, moves to saffron and leather and dries down to cedar and musk.
- Came out
- 2009
- Lasts
- 3 to 6 hours
- Best in
- fall
L'Essence de Cerruti 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
Cerruti L'Essence de Cerruti EDC in detail
L'Essence de Cerruti EDC carries the name of its own house. Its strength is Eau de Cologne.
L'Essence de Cerruti sillage
Its sillage is medium. People near you can smell it. Three or four sprays give a good balance. Lattafa Velvet Oud and The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan spread further.
More from Cerruti
This house has 21 perfumes on iPerfume. The most popular ones are 1881 Men, Image Woman and 1881 Silver.
Its style
The strongest accord is woody (100%), followed by leather and fresh spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy woody and leather smells and notes like saffron and cedar. Less obvious notes include woody notes and amber. Perfume fans rate it 4.07 out of 5.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €45, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Lattafa Velvet Oud but less than The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan and Dior Fahrenheit.
Best season for L'Essence de Cerruti
It is at its best in fall. It is less suited to spring. From best to least suited, the seasons are fall, winter, summer and spring.
Day or night?
This is more of an evening scent: it shines at dinners, dates and nights out. Its leather side feels cosy and rich after dark. For daytime, Dior Fahrenheit is a lighter match.
If you like L'Essence de Cerruti, try these
These perfumes have a close smell: Lattafa Velvet Oud (7 shared notes), The Spirit Of Dubai Meydan (6 shared notes), Penhaligon's Penhaligons Trade Routes Halfeti (6 shared notes) and Dior Fahrenheit (6 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Penhaligon's Penhaligons Trade Routes Halfeti starts from €26.
More questions
Can women wear L'Essence de Cerruti?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
When did L'Essence de Cerruti come out?
It came out in 2009.
How long does it last?
About 3 to 6 hours on skin.