Pure Black
Mandarina DuckEDT2009
Side by side
Pure Black vs. Cerruti 1881 Black
Is Pure Black better than Cerruti 1881 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
citrussweetwoodyaromaticfresh spicy
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 Pure Black and Cerruti 1881 Black?
| Pure Black | Cerruti 1881 Black | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | EDT | EDT |
| Launched | 2009 | 2006 |
| Gender | Male | Male |
| Perfumer | Nathalie Lorson | Michel Girard |
| Best season | Winter | Winter |
Scent DNA
How do Pure Black and Cerruti 1881 Black smell?
Pure Black
Vanilla
Citrus
Sweet
Woody
White Floral
Powdery
Aromatic
Warm Spicy
Cerruti 1881 Black
Fresh Spicy
Sweet
Woody
Oud
Lavender
Citrus
Aromatic
Nutty
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
What notes do Pure Black and Cerruti 1881 Black share?
Top—
Bitter OrangeLavenderBlack Pepper
Heart
Tonka BeanTiare FlowerAfrican Orange Flower
NutmegCedarCaraway
Base
Bourbon VanillaSandalwoodCedarwood
MarzipanOudGuaiac Wood
Notes both fragrances share
Shared note families
Woody Notes
SandalwoodCedarwood
OudCedarGuaiac Wood
Floral Notes
Tiare FlowerAfrican Orange Flower
Lavender
Where they fit
When and where do Pure Black and Cerruti 1881 Black work?
Spring
Summer
Fall
Winter
Community taste
Which performs better, Pure Black or Cerruti 1881 Black?
| Pure Black | Cerruti 1881 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 Pure Black and 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
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
The hunt
Where to buy Pure Black and Cerruti 1881 Black
| Pure Black | Cerruti 1881 Black | |
|---|---|---|
| 25ml | — | $13.99fragrancenet |
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