Fragrance notes
How this scent is often described (from community votes on accords—useful when a full pyramid isn’t in our data yet).
Fresh Spicy
100%
Woody
91%
Citrus
89%
Aromatic
88%
Green
85%
Fresh
83%
Warm Spicy
80%
Amber
61%
Sweet
60%
Ozonic
60%
Performance
Empty fields use this listing’s top accords (Fresh Spicy, Woody, and Citrus) plus the overview text—add your own numbers anytime after testing on skin.
Longevity
With Fresh Spicy, Woody, Citrus, and Aromatic among the strongest accord tags here, brighter, lighter families in this mix often fade sooner; reapply or keep a travel size if you want all-day presence.
Projection
With Fresh Spicy, Woody, Citrus, and Aromatic among the strongest accord tags here, lighter profiles usually hug the skin; you can layer sprays to push without filling a whole room.
Overview
1881 Acqua FortebyCerrutiis a Aromatic Aquatic fragrance for men.1881 Acqua Fortewas launched in 2013. The nose behind this fragrance is Olivier Cresp. Top notes are Yuzu and Cardamom; middle notes are Basil and Calone; base notes are Palisander Rosewood and Cashmere Wood.Cerruti launches its new masculine fragrance 1881 Acqua Forte as a modern interpretation of classic colognes such as Farina. The fragrance comes out in March 2013.Refreshing and intense, this new composition opens with notes of yuzu and cardamom. The perfume’s heart is made of basil and Cascalone molecule that provides aquatic accords, set on a woody base of rosewood and cashmere wood.The face of the fragrance is French guitarist Thomas Dutronc. The scent is available as 75 and 125 ml Eau de Toilette.
Quick answers
Short takes based on this page’s notes and accords—your taste still wins.
- Is 1881 Acqua Forte office-safe?
- Fresher, lighter profiles often feel easy in conservative offices at one spray.
- Best season
- Mixed profile—often bright up top with a warmer base—works year-round depending on sprays and temperature.
- Where to try it
- Department-store counters, brand boutiques, and trusted sample or decant sellers online—always test on your own skin before a full bottle.