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    Samouraï Woman vs. 1881

    Clearly related
    1881 by Cerruti bottle

    1881

    Cerruti
    Eau de Parfum1995
    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: Samouraï Woman vs. 1881
    Samouraï Woman1881
    ConcentrationEau de ParfumEau de Parfum
    Launched20011995
    GenderFemaleFemale
    PerfumerThomas FontaineClaire Cain Miller
    Best seasonSpringSpring

    Scent DNA

    Main accords

    Samouraï Woman

    Floral
    Citrus
    Fresh Spicy
    Sweet
    Fruity
    Warm Spicy
    Aromatic
    Powdery

    1881

    Floral
    Powdery
    Herbal
    Yellow Floral
    White Floral
    Aromatic
    Woody
    Green

    Shared between both fragrances

    The pyramid

    Notes, side by side

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

    Notes both fragrances share

    Community taste

    The community verdict

    Community verdict: Samouraï Woman vs. 1881
    Samouraï Woman1881
    Score3.5/53.5/5
    Longevity4-6 hours4-6 hours
    Sillagemoderatemoderate

    No varnish

    Real talk

    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
    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

    The hunt

    Best price, size by size

    Best price by size: Samouraï Woman vs. 1881
    Samouraï Woman1881
    1.7 oz$22.95fragranceshop
    3.4 oz$53.54ecosmetics

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