Cerruti 1881 Black
CerrutiEDT2006
Side by side
Cerruti 1881 Black vs. Pure Black
Is Cerruti 1881 Black better than Pure Black?
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
Why this score
Performance proximity
Accord profile overlap
Mood overlap
fresh spicysweetwoodycitrusaromatic
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 Pure Black?
| Cerruti 1881 Black | Pure Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | EDT | EDT |
| Launched | 2006 | 2009 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Michel Girard | Nathalie Lorson |
| Best season | Winter | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Cerruti 1881 Black and Pure Black smell?
Cerruti 1881 Black
Fresh Spicy
Sweet
Woody
Oud
Lavender
Citrus
Aromatic
Nutty
Pure Black
Vanilla
Citrus
Sweet
Woody
White Floral
Powdery
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Cerruti 1881 Black and Pure Black share?
Top
Bitter OrangeLavenderBlack Pepper
—Heart
NutmegCedarCaraway
Tonka BeanTiare FlowerAfrican Orange Flower
Base
MarzipanOudGuaiac Wood
Bourbon VanillaSandalwoodCedarwood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
OudCedarGuaiac Wood
SandalwoodCedarwood
Floral Notes
Lavender
Tiare FlowerAfrican Orange Flower
Where they fit
When and where do Cerruti 1881 Black and Pure Black work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Cerruti 1881 Black or Pure Black?
| Cerruti 1881 Black | Pure Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 3.5/5 | 3.5/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
What do reviewers say about Cerruti 1881 Black and Pure Black?
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
Sweet masculine scents get a bad name from cloying knockoffs. Pure Black is vanilla done right, creamy, warm, and unapologetically sweet, but grounded enough to avoid becoming a wallflower.Pure Black
The hunt
Where to buy Cerruti 1881 Black and Pure Black
| Cerruti 1881 Black | Pure Black | |
|---|---|---|
| 25ml | $13.99fragrancenet | — |
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