1881 (1990)
by Cerruti

GREEN! Startling pine and pungent citrus pervades 1881. Reminiscent of the bitter punch of limoncello with a slight undercurrent of clove tea. Dry down marries the pungent green notes to a woods and roses base that manages to be crisp and fresh. I don't usually classify fragrances by seasonal wear, but this also fairly screams Winter with an alpine ski lodge and mulled cider personality. Refreshing and unique with a 5+ hour longevity.

21st January, 2012.

Herbal and fresh with a bit of sweetness from the fruit. If your a fan of Cool Water, Live Jazz, or just good smelling fragrances in general, it's definately worth a buy.

30th June, 2011.

A great opening with a fresh blast of lavander and a very sharp juniper. Captivating and chilling! Unfortunately 1881 turns to be way too conventional in the mossy-sandalwood drydown. A quite influential release that in my opinion suffers from a bad aging in the ending. Incredibly long lasting!

19th April, 2011.

Cerruti 1881 opens with a blast of juniper, pine and citrus and initially veers a little close to what could be yet another trite "fresh" masculine. From then on, the angular chypre nature of this delightful fragrance begins to emerge, growing stronger and slightly more animalic. This animalic edge never leaves extending to the beautiful radiant and powdery drydown which lasts and lasts. If like me, you find Chanel Pour Monsier a little too sweet and timid, this is basically the aforementioned without the sweetness stripped slightly barer but more legible. This has been described as vulgar by many, and to some extent it is, but that is in no way a bad thing as it sets it apart from the anonymous, washed "sport" fragrances that have plagued the last 20 years. It is also suprisingly inexpensive. Wonderful.

31st December, 2010.

Smells old, great-grandfather old. I don t like it at all, one of the worst fragrences out there.

3rd December, 2010.

A citrusy, harsh, green, balsamic starting, pleasantly but strongly airy and aromatic is the prelude to a discreet woody, flowery, ambery base, distinctive and cool, a sort of fresh touch of mediterranean breeze, with its lavender, bergamot, basil and rosemary. Nice scent for daily time in the hot seasons of southern lands. Pleasant scent for work in the office.

30th June, 2010. (Last Edited: 13rd March, 2011.)