Nino Cerruti 1881
How it smells
Main smell: powdery and floral. It opens with mimosa and iris, moves to chamomile and iris and dries down to musk and sandalwood.
- Came out
- 1995
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
1881 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
Nino Cerruti 1881 EDT in detail
1881 EDT is made by Nino Cerruti. Its strength is Eau de Toilette.
Best season for 1881
It is at its best in spring. It is less suited to summer. From best to least suited, the seasons are spring, fall, winter and summer.
Its style
The strongest accord is powdery (100%), followed by floral and herbal. You will probably like it if you enjoy powdery and floral smells and notes like chamomile and musk. Less obvious notes include rose, narcissus and cedar. Perfume fans rate it 4.00 out of 5.
Day or night?
This is more of a daytime scent that suits the office and everyday wear. Its herbal side keeps it clean and easy.
Price per bottle size
In Europe it costs about €40, depending on the bottle size and the shop. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs less than Lancôme Variety and Jil Sander #4.
1881 sillage
Its sillage is strong. People around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough.
1881 dupes and alternatives
These perfumes have a close smell: Parfums Gres Cabotine Variety (13 shared notes), Lancôme Variety (13 shared notes), Jil Sander #4 (13 shared notes) and Estée Lauder Private Collection Estee Lauder (10 shared notes).
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More questions
When did 1881 come out?
It came out in 1995.
How long does 1881 last?
About 6 to 9 hours on skin.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.