Cerruti 1881 Eau de Toilette is a 100ml aromatic-fougère fragrance for men — a refined, slightly green Italian classic that pairs aromatic herbs with a smooth woody-mossy base. Composed by perfumer Martin Gras and named after the year the Cerruti family business was founded, it has been a beloved long-running masculine signature since 1990.
About Cerruti 1881
Cerruti is the long-established Italian fashion house, known for its refined men's tailoring and equally distinctive perfumery. 1881 — named for the year the Cerruti textile business was founded — was launched in 1990 and remains the brand's signature men's fragrance. Composed by Martin Gras as a refined aromatic-fougère, it has earned a devoted following among fans of polished, slightly nostalgic masculine perfumery.
Fragrance notes
- Top: juniper, cypress, lavender, bergamot, carnation, galbanum, elemi resin
- Heart: vetiver, ylang-ylang, rose, lily of the valley, cassia
- Base: oakmoss, pine, cedar, patchouli, musk, pepper, sandalwood
How it wears
The fragrance opens fresh and unmistakably aromatic — bright bergamot, classical lavender and the slightly resinous bite of juniper, cypress and elemi give an immediate impression of polished masculine elegance. The heart turns slightly powdery and floral, with vetiver, rose and lily of the valley layered against ylang-ylang and cassia. As the dry-down develops, classical oakmoss, pine, cedar, patchouli and sandalwood combine into a deep, slightly chypre-leaning trail with serious presence.
Who it's for
1881 is for men who love classical aromatic-fougère perfumery — wearers who appreciate the polished, slightly nostalgic character of late-20th-century masculine signatures, fans of Italian tailored fragrance and those rediscovering or sharing a beloved scent across generations. It is also a popular gift choice thanks to its broad appeal and timeless character.
How and when to wear it
This is a true day-to-evening fragrance and works beautifully year-round, with particularly strong performance through autumn and winter. Spray two to three times onto the chest, neck and inside the wrists. The 100ml format is generously sized for daily use.
Specifications
- Brand: Cerruti
- Fragrance: 1881
- Concentration: Eau de Toilette
- Format: 100ml spray
- Year launched: 1990
- Perfumer: Martin Gras
- Family: aromatic, fougère, woody
- Gender: men
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