Fragrance comparison

1881 Acqua Forte vs B-Cool

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Oct 2026 116 ratings analysed

3 wins

1881 Acqua Forte

Cerruti

3.8497 votes

Rank #15,522 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

60%scent match

Closely related

B-Cool

Police

3.7919 votes

Rank #40,167 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1881 Acqua Forte takes 3 of 5 categories.

1881 Acqua Forte
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
B-Cool
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

1881 Acqua Forte3/5

B-Cool2/5

Ratings & consensus: 1881 Acqua Forte
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: B-Cool
Sillage & projection: 1881 Acqua Forte
Value for money: B-Cool
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1881 Acqua Forte

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

1881 Acqua ForteCerruti

B-CoolPolice

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 97 votes

Have 34%Had 19%Want 47%

3.79/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 33%Had 33%Want 35%

Category winner1881 Acqua ForteRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

54%Like

3%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

97 votes

11%Love

74%Like

0%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

19 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate70

Category winners

LongevityB-Cool

Sillage1881 Acqua Forte

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value75

Category winnerB-CoolBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

green69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

citrus77%

lavender65%

woody53%

green42%

Scent match60%Closely related · both fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top15-30 mins

YuzuCardamom

Heart2-3 hrs

BasilCalone

Base4-6 hrs

Palisander RosewoodCashmere Wood

Top

GrapefruitBasilPear

Heart

LavenderCardamomMarigold

Base

VetiverSandalwoodCashmere WoodTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Basil and Cashmere Wood. Durations are only published for 1881 Acqua Forte, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer100

Fall35

Winter9

Day100

Night17

Spring100

Summer89

Fall67

Winter56

Day100

Night11

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Casual 40%Work 35%Date 15%Party 10%

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,522

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#40,167

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Category winner1881 Acqua ForteHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cerruti 1881 Acqua Forte delivers a crisp splash of tart Japanese yuzu right out of the nozzle, tempered by a snappy crackle of green cardamom. It skips the sticky sweetness of modern mall releases. Instead, master perfumer Olivier Cresp leans into transparent, coastal air. A distinct marine wash of calone carries the…

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Police B-Cool opens with a sharp burst of bitter grapefruit and green basil leaf, grounded by sweet pear. As the top notes quiet down, herbal lavender and warm cardamom step forward over a clean base of vetiver and sandalwood. It stays crisp, fresh, and lightweight, making it an easy pick for casual morning wear in wa…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1881 Acqua Forte or B-Cool?

1881 Acqua Forte takes 3 of 5 categories. 1881 Acqua Forte is rated 3.84/5 from 97 votes; B-Cool is rated 3.79/5 from 19 votes. Choose 1881 Acqua Forte for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose B-Cool for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Acqua Forte or B-Cool?

B-Cool lasts longest (B-Cool 62/100, 1881 Acqua Forte 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Acqua Forte or B-Cool?

1881 Acqua Forte projects furthest (1881 Acqua Forte 53/100, B-Cool 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Acqua Forte and B-Cool smell similar?

Closely related: a 60% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Basil and Cashmere Wood.

Is 1881 Acqua Forte or B-Cool better for summer or winter?

1881 Acqua Forte suits daytime wear; B-Cool suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 Acqua Forte and B-Cool?

1881 Acqua Forte has top notes of Yuzu and Cardamom, heart notes of Basil and Calone, a base of Palisander Rosewood and Cashmere Wood. B-Cool has top notes of Grapefruit, Basil and Pear, heart notes of Lavender, Cardamom and Marigold, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Cashmere Wood and Tonka Bean.