Cerruti 1881 Flacon Presentation
Encyclopedia Master Catalog #ID: perfume-1031-cerruti-1881
CerrutiItaly / France (Est. 1881)1995Eau de ToiletteFeminine Leaning1 views

1881

Master Perfumer:Claire Cain(United States)
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Cerruti 1881 architectures a floral structure driven by Limonene, Linalyl Acetate, Bergaptene-free Citrus Terpenes, opening with Mimosa, Iris, Rose, Freesia, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Bergamot before evolving into a heart of Chamomile, Iris, Narcissus, Galbanum, Geranium, Coriander, Jasmine, Brazilian Rosewood, Orange Blossom, Tuberose. The dry-down anchors the composition on Musk, Sandalwood, Cedar, Vanilla, Amber, delivering moderate sillage across 5-7 hours.

Longevity (Hours): 5-7 hours
Sillage / Projection: Moderate (Arm's Length)
Versatility Score: 8/10
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OLFACTORY ARCHITECTURE & NOTE PYRAMID3-Tier Molecular Dispersion

Olfactory Note Pyramid

Layer-by-layer molecular breakdown of top, heart, and base notes.

TIER 1 • OPENING

Top Notes (Opening)

First 0 - 30 Minutes•High Volatility

Sparkling, lightweight molecules released upon initial atomization.

Mimosa
MimosaWoodyClick to inspect
Iris
IrisFloralClick to inspect
Rose
RoseFloralClick to inspect
Freesia
FreesiaFloralClick to inspect
Violet
VioletFloralClick to inspect
Lily-of-the-Valley
Lily-of-the-ValleyFloralClick to inspect
Jasmine
JasmineFloralClick to inspect
Bergamot
BergamotCitrusClick to inspect
TIER 2 • CORE CHARACTER

Heart Notes (Core Character)

30 Min - 4 Hours•Moderate Volatility (Core)

The heart constructing the main olfactory signature and sillage aura.

Chamomile
ChamomileWoodyClick to inspect
Iris
IrisFloralClick to inspect
Narcissus
NarcissusAquaticClick to inspect
Galbanum
GalbanumSmoky/ResinousClick to inspect
Geranium
GeraniumFloralClick to inspect
Coriander
CorianderWoodyClick to inspect
Jasmine
JasmineFloralClick to inspect
Brazilian Rosewood
Brazilian RosewoodWoodyClick to inspect
Orange Blossom
Orange BlossomFloralClick to inspect
Tuberose
TuberoseFloralClick to inspect
TIER 3 • FIXATIVE FOUNDATION

Base Notes (Drydown & Fixatives)

4 - 24+ Hours•Low Volatility (Base)

Dense molecular fixatives, woods, and resins anchoring the scent to skin.

Musk
MuskMuskClick to inspect
Sandalwood
SandalwoodWoodyClick to inspect
Cedar
CedarWoodyClick to inspect
Vanilla
VanillaGourmandClick to inspect
Amber
AmberSmoky/ResinousClick to inspect
MOLECULAR SILLAGE STREAM• 0m → 24h+

Spectral Scent Dispersion

0m30m4h24h+MimosaIrisRoseFreesiaVioletLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineBergamotChamomileIrisNarcissusGalbanumGeraniumCorianderJasmineBrazilian RosewoodOrange BlossomTuberoseMuskSandalwoodCedarVanillaAmber0m
TIER 1 • OPENING PHASE0 min
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OLFACTORY SPECTRUMSensory Balance

Dominant Accords & Character Matrix

Main accords determined by chromatographic composition and volatile oils.

5 Primary Accords
Cumulative Accord DistributionDominant to Subtle
Powdery
92%
Dominant Accord
Floral
84%
Dominant Accord
Herbal
76%
Strong Body
Woody
68%
Strong Body
Yellow Floral
60%
Strong Body
THE ENCYCLOPEDIA VERDICTVerified Empirical Wear Tests

The Olfactory Verdict

Objective consensus mapped through chemical volatility metrics and verified collector evaluations.

Longevity & Adhesion≈ 5-7 hours

Light & Refreshing Longevity

Skin Volatility Curve43%
Formula TenacityEau de Toilette
0hTop
4hHeart
8hBase
12h+Fixation

Volatile, invigorating top molecules deliver an airy, refreshing, and intimate skin wear.

Sillage & Projection0.5 – 1.5 m

Moderate (Arm's Length)

Moderate AuraTier 2 / 4
0.5m1.5m2.5m3m+

Refined arm’s-length presence ideal for professional and social settings.

Profile & CharacterSpectrum

Universal Unisex Accord

Feminine
Unisex
Masculine
Core IdentityPowdery • Floral
Versatility Index8.0 / 10

Balanced accords harmonize masculine and feminine facets with equal elegance.

CLIMATIC AFFINITY & TIME CYCLE

When to Wear It?

Seasonal Affinity Distribution

Dominant: Fall
Winter•Cold & Crisp
24%
Spring•Mild & Fresh
26%
Summer•Warm & Sunny
23%
Fall•Cool & Breezy
27%

Time of Day & Chrono Rhythm

24h
Daytime•Office & Sunlight
33%
Night•Evening & Event
32%
24h Round-the-Clock•All-Day Signature
35%
TARGET ENVIRONMENTS & VENUES

Ideal Places & Social Settings

TARGET ENVIRONMENT
DAILY & URBAN

Everyday City & Casual Places

Effortless urban comfort suited for daily errands, shopping avenues, campuses, and street wear.

3–4 Sprays95% Fit
WORK & OFFICE

Office, Work & Corporate

Controlled arm’s-length aura ideal for offices, meeting rooms, and shared professional workplaces.

2–3 Sprays92% Fit
RESTAURANT & BAR

Fine Dining, Restaurant & Rooftop

Refined trail complements fine-dining restaurants, hotel bars, and rooftop lounges without clashing.

2–3 Sprays89% Fit
CAFÉ & SOCIAL

Café, Brunch & Weekend Hangouts

Relaxed, inviting character tailored for cafés, sunlit terraces, weekend brunches, and casual lounges.

3–4 Sprays86% Fit
SPECTRAL ANALYSIS & FORMULATIONMolecular Fingerprint

GC-MS Chemical Compounds & Fixatives

Spectrometry-identified aromatic molecules and synthetic fixative captives forming the scent backbone.

Limonene

CAS: 5989-27-5

Sparkling cold-pressed orange peel, crisp lemon zest, and effervescent top-note lift.

Function: Primary cyclic monoterpene in natural citrus oils driving immediate initial projection.

Linalyl Acetate

CAS: 115-95-7

Refined Earl Grey bergamot, airy lavender blossom, and crisp ester elegance.

Function: Signature phytochemical ester of Calabrian bergamot and high-altitude Provence lavender.

Bergaptene-free Citrus Terpenes

Characteristic aroma chemical captive.

Methyl Anthranilate

Characteristic aroma chemical captive.

Linalool

CAS: 78-70-6

Luminous floral-woody freshness with bergamot, lavender, and petitgrain nuances.

Function: Naturally occurring monoterpene alcohol bridging radiant citrus openings into floral hearts.

Indole

Characteristic aroma chemical captive.

ENCYCLOPEDIA SCENT SYNOPSIS & TECHNICAL DEFINITIONVerified Taxonomy

Curated Olfactory Encyclopedia & Laboratory Technical Standard

1881 by Cerruti is a feminine leaning floral Eau de Toilette released in 1995 and composed by Claire Cain. Its verified 1:1 olfactory pyramid features top notes of Mimosa, Iris, Rose, Freesia, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Bergamot, heart notes of Chamomile, Iris, Narcissus, Galbanum, Geranium, Coriander, Jasmine, Brazilian Rosewood, Orange Blossom, Tuberose, and base notes of Musk, Sandalwood, Cedar, Vanilla, Amber.

Fragrance HouseCerrutiItaly / France • Est. 1881
Nose (Perfumer)Claire CainUnited States
ConcentrationEau de Toilette5-7 hours Longevity
Release & Gender1995 • Feminine LeaningModerate (Arm's Length) Sillage
PRIMARY AROMA CHEMICALS IDENTIFIED IN FORMULA
ISO 9235 Standard
Limonene5989-27-5
Linalyl Acetate115-95-7
Bergaptene-free Citrus Terpenes
Methyl Anthranilate
Linalool78-70-6
Indole

Batch Code History & Reformulations

Documented IFRA reformulations and vintage variation logs.

Released in 1995 by Cerruti (Eau de Toilette, composed by Claire Cain; primary source verified via Cerruti Official Fragrance Dossier & IFF). Current production adheres to IFRA aromatic standards while preserving the authentic house flacon and olfactory architecture.
CURATORIAL FAQ DOSSIERVerified Facts

Key Questions & Curatorial FAQ for 1881

Direct answers regarding longevity, seasonal pairing, olfactory notes, and formulation batch history for Cerruti 1881.

1

How long does Cerruti 1881 last, and how is its sillage projection?

1881 demonstrates an authentic longevity of approximately 5-7 hours on skin and textiles, projecting with a "Moderate (Arm's Length)" sillage radius.

2

Which seasons and occasions are ideal for wearing 1881?

1881 performs at its peak during Autumn & Spring & Winter & Summer (Office, Work & Corporate, Everyday City & Casual Places), boasting a curatorial versatility rating of 8/10.

3

What are the signature fragrance notes and olfactory pyramid of 1881?

Opens with notes of Mimosa, Iris, Rose, transitions through Chamomile, Iris, Narcissus, and grounds into Musk, Sandalwood, Cedar. Driven by Limonene, Linalyl Acetate, Bergaptene-free Citrus Terpenes molecular aroma compounds.

4

Has 1881 undergone any known reformulations or batch variations?

Released in 1995 by Cerruti (Eau de Toilette, composed by Claire Cain; primary source verified via Cerruti Official Fragrance Dossier & IFF). Current production adheres to IFRA aromatic standards while preserving the authentic house flacon and olfactory architecture.

5

What is the concentration tier and gender classification of 1881?

1881 is formulated as an authentic Eau de Toilette with a classified gender orientation of Feminine Leaning.

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