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1881 Pour Homme (EDT)

1990

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Versions Timeline

1990

1881 Pour Homme (Original Release)

Price Range
$20 – $40

Estimated price range, including all bottle sizes

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Perfumers

Martin Gras

"Cerruti 1881 Pour Homme Eau de Toilette is a classic men's designer fragrance first released in 1990. Its character is widely described as aromatic, green, citrusy, and woody, with a barbershop-adjacent fougère feel that remains soft rather than aggressively sharp. The opening combines bright citrus and herbs with clove, cypress, rosemary, and lavender, giving it a distinctly Mediterranean freshness. As it develops, a floral heart with ylang-ylang and rose adds polish and a slightly unusual elegance for a masculine scent of its era. The drydown leans woody-musky with sandalwood, balsam fir, and amber, keeping the composition smooth and understated. It is regarded as an affordable classic that has remained relevant for its versatility and refined old-school character."

Ideal Environment

Best Seasons

Spring
Summer
Fall

Ideal Weather

Mild
Sunny
Dry
Cloudy

Moods

Elegant
Fresh
Confident
Sophisticated
Calm

Occasions

Daily Use
Work
Casual
Meeting
Travel

Fun Facts

The name '1881' refers to the year Nino Cerruti's grandfather opened the family textile business in Biella, Italy.

Basenotes credits Martin Gras as the perfumer and notes Serge Mansau for the packaging design.

AI Generated

Aromatic Profile

0m/6h
Top Notes
1x
CitrusGreenFreshSpicyFougèreFloralFruityWoodyResinousSweet

What Changed

Original 1990 release profile; community reviews suggest later post-2005 bottles smell fresher and lighter, while the vintage/original release is often described as richer and woodier.

Fragrance Pyramid

Top Notes

0–54m

bergamot
lemon
clove
basil
tarragon
cypress
rosemary
lavender
juniper berry
Middle Notes

54m–2h 42m

ylang ylang
rose
blackcurrant
Base Notes

2h 42m–6h

sandalwood
wood musk
balsam fir
amber

Performance

Longevity
60%

Moderate (4-6h)

Sillage
40%

Moderate

Reviews Summary

“User feedback consistently describes 1881 Pour Homme as an underrated, elegant classic with a fresh green-citrus opening and a smooth woody-floral drydown. Reviewers often praise its versatility, value for money, and mature barbershop-like character, though some modern wearers find parts of the woody opening slightly synthetic. Performance is generally considered decent rather than powerful, with the vintage/original style often described as richer and woodier than later-era bottles.”

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