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    Cerruti 1881 Black vs. Photo

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    Photo by Karl Lagerfeld bottle

    Photo

    Karl Lagerfeld
    Eau de Toilette1990
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    Is Cerruti 1881 Black better than Photo?

    Cerruti 1881 Black peaks in winter, while Photo belongs to spring. The side by side below shows where they overlap.

    Why this score
    Performance proximity
    Accord profile overlap
    Mood overlap
    LavenderCedarGuaiac WoodCaraway
    fresh spicywoodylavendercitrusaromatic

    This match is a verified relationship from our fragrance graph. The score weighs each fragrance's notes, accords, mood, occasion, weather fit, gender, and performance — the same scale as the badges on every “reminds of” rail.

    The essentials

    What's different between Cerruti 1881 Black and Photo?

    Key facts: Cerruti 1881 Black vs. Photo
    Cerruti 1881 BlackPhoto
    ConcentrationEDTEau de Toilette
    Launched20061990
    GenderMaleMale
    PerfumerMichel Girard
    Best seasonWinterSpring

    Scent DNA

    How do Cerruti 1881 Black and Photo smell?

    Cerruti 1881 Black

    Fresh Spicy
    Sweet
    Woody
    Oud
    Lavender
    Citrus
    Aromatic
    Nutty

    Photo

    Aromatic
    Woody
    Floral
    Citrus
    Warm Spicy
    Aldehydic
    Fresh
    Amber

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    What notes do Cerruti 1881 Black and Photo share?

    Top
    Bitter OrangeLavenderBlack Pepper
    AldehydesLavenderLemonBergamotGalbanumMandarin Orange
    Heart
    NutmegCedarCaraway
    CarnationRoseJasmineCorianderHoneyCyclamenCaraway
    Base
    MarzipanOudGuaiac Wood
    OakmossBenzoinMuskSandalwoodTonka BeanAmberPatchouliCedarGuaiac Wood

    Notes both fragrances share

    Shared note families

    Floral Notes
    Lavender
    CarnationRoseLavenderJasmineCyclamen
    Woody Notes
    OudCedarGuaiac Wood
    SandalwoodCedarGuaiac Wood
    Spicy Notes
    NutmegBlack PepperCaraway
    CorianderCaraway
    Citric Notes
    Bitter Orange
    LemonBergamotMandarin Orange

    Where they fit

    When and where do Cerruti 1881 Black and Photo work?

    Spring
    Summer
    Fall
    Winter

    Community taste

    Which performs better, Cerruti 1881 Black or Photo?

    Community verdict: Cerruti 1881 Black vs. Photo
    Cerruti 1881 BlackPhoto
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity6-10 hours6-10 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    What do reviewers say about Cerruti 1881 Black and Photo?

    This is a 2006 fragrance with an oud in the base. That puts it in an interesting position, classic structure, contemporary darkness. The marzipan-oud combination is what sets it apart.Cerruti 1881 Black
    This won Fragrance of the Year in 1991 for a reason, it's one of those rare masculine scents that bridges old-world barbershop and something genuinely modern.Photo

    The hunt

    Where to buy Cerruti 1881 Black and Photo

    Best price by size: Cerruti 1881 Black vs. Photo
    Cerruti 1881 BlackPhoto
    25ml$13.99fragrancenet

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