Fragrance comparison

1881 Acqua Forte vs Barfly

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 572 ratings analysed

1881 Acqua Forte

Cerruti

3.8497 votes

Rank #15,522 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Barfly

Scotch & Soda

4.20475 votes

Rank #1,498 WoodyPowdery

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Barfly takes 6 of 7 categories.

1881 Acqua Forte
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Barfly
Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

1881 Acqua Forte1/7

Barfly6/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1881 Acqua ForteCerruti

BarflyScotch & Soda

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 97 votes

Have 34%Had 19%Want 47%

4.20/ 5 · 475 votes

Have 77%Had 23%Want 0%

Category winnerBarflyRating 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

58%Love

30%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

2%Hate

282 votes

Category winnerBarflyMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityBarfly

SillageBarfly

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value72

Category winnerBarflyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

green69%

fresh61%

woody100%

powdery92%

citrus84%

warm spicy77%

aromatic69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both woody, citrus and fresh spicy

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

OrangeCardamomAniseLemonMandarin OrangePepperCaloneBasil

Heart

SandalwoodLavenderIrisCedarJasmineNard Himalayan (Jatamansi)

Base

VanillaMuskIncense

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Basil and Calone. 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

Summer0

Fall0

Winter62

Day–

Night–

Category winner1881 Acqua ForteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men46

Unisex51

Women2

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,522

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#1,498

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews95

Category winnerBarflyHigher 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…

Reviews →

Barfly by Scotch & Soda is a versatile oriental fougere that balances bright citrus top notes with a cozy, powdery heart. It is a popular choice for daily wear, pairing crisp orange and lemon with a warm sandalwood and vanilla dry-down. This unisex fragrance feels comfortable and approachable, working well for office …

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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 Barfly?

Barfly takes 6 of 7 categories. 1881 Acqua Forte is rated 3.84/5 from 97 votes; Barfly is rated 4.20/5 from 475 votes. Choose 1881 Acqua Forte for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Barfly for a woody and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Acqua Forte or Barfly?

Barfly lasts longest (Barfly 68/100, 1881 Acqua Forte 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Acqua Forte or Barfly?

Barfly projects furthest (Barfly 60/100, 1881 Acqua Forte 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Acqua Forte and Barfly smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, citrus and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Basil and Calone.

Is 1881 Acqua Forte or Barfly better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1881 Acqua Forte is the stronger pick. For winter, Barfly is the stronger pick. 1881 Acqua Forte suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 Acqua Forte and Barfly?

1881 Acqua Forte has top notes of Yuzu and Cardamom, heart notes of Basil and Calone, a base of Palisander Rosewood and Cashmere Wood. Barfly has top notes of Orange, Cardamom, Anise and Lemon, heart notes of Sandalwood, Lavender, Iris and Cedar, a base of Vanilla, Musk and Incense.