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    1881 vs. Samouraï Woman

    1881 by Cerruti bottle

    1881

    Cerruti
    Eau de Parfum1995
    Clearly related
    New comparison

    Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.

    The essentials

    At a glance

    Key facts: 1881 vs. Samouraï Woman
    1881Samouraï Woman
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched19952001
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerClaire Cain MillerThomas Fontaine
    Best seasonSpringSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    1881

    Floral
    Powdery
    Herbal
    Yellow Floral
    White Floral
    Aromatic
    Woody
    Green

    Samouraï Woman

    Floral
    Citrus
    Fresh Spicy
    Sweet
    Fruity
    Warm Spicy
    Aromatic
    Powdery

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

    Top
    BergamotMimosaRoseFreesiaVioletLily of the ValleyJasmine
    BlackcurrantYuzuBergamotPeachCardamomNutmeg
    Heart
    ChamomileIrisNarcissusGalbanumGeraniumCorianderRosewoodOrange BlossomTuberose
    PeonyMagnoliaRoseCamelliaMimosaYlang-Ylang
    Base
    MuskSandalwoodCedarwoodVanillaAmber
    MarigoldIncenseAmberSpicy Notes

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: 1881 vs. Samouraï Woman
    1881Samouraï Woman
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    This is 90s powdery done right. Not safe, not boring. The 'fleur de lin' note, Nino Cerruti's signature flower, makes it specific rather than generic.1881
    This is what happens when florals don't apologize for themselves. The fruit and spice up top keep things awake, but once the peony and rose arrive, there's no rushing them out.Samouraï Woman

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: 1881 vs. Samouraï Woman
    1881Samouraï Woman
    1.7 oz$22.95fragranceshop
    3.4 oz$53.54ecosmetics

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