Reviews of 1881 (1990)
by Cerruti

I was unprepared for the strong aromatics in the opening. The aromatic greens come through full force – it’s almost too much. I don’t smell the bergamot in the opening at all. When the aromatics settle down, I’m left with something pretty forgettable: I guess it must be the lavender and vetiver, but it doesn’t smell as interesting as it sounds. For the drydown I get a soft wood accord (cedar and patchouli) off in the distance with the lavender and the vetiver of the heart notes continuing with a slightly stronger central accord. I find Cerruti 1881 a strange fragrance: Its opening is harsh and aggressive, and its heart and base are too discreet. It lacks longevity on my skin, which seals its fate as a neutral vote from me.

Very clean and crisp scent.. Very fresh almost like you just got out of the shower.. But too strong for me.. didnt agree with me and gave me a headache.. So I gave it to my dad who likes those type of scents.. If your not found of strong clean scents wouldnt recommend it for you.. Take nothing away from the frag its a great one.

this was one of my earlier daliances with fragrance but i really havea poor recollection of its odour..i remeber it being showerfresh but unobtrusive..something you wear to work really so as not tocause offence or cross any lines..thats probably why i cant remember it so well..