Fragrance comparison

1881 Acqua Forte vs Daydream of a Rose Garden

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 120 ratings analysed

1881 Acqua Forte

Cerruti

3.8497 votes

Rank #15,522 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Daydream of a Rose Garden

By Far

4.0123 votes

Rank #30,577 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Daydream of a Rose Garden takes 3 of 5 categories.

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

1881 Acqua Forte2/5

Daydream of a Rose Garden3/5

Ratings & consensus: Daydream of a Rose Garden
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Daydream of a Rose Garden
Sillage & projection: Daydream of a Rose Garden
Value for money: 1881 Acqua Forte
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

Daydream of a Rose GardenBy Far

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 97 votes

Have 34%Had 19%Want 47%

4.01/ 5 · 23 votes

Have 25%Had 8%Want 67%

Category winnerDaydream of a Rose GardenRating 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

64%Love

29%Like

7%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate85

Category winners

LongevityDaydream of a Rose Garden

SillageDaydream of a Rose Garden

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value67

Category winner1881 Acqua ForteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

green69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

rose80%

woody70%

green60%

amber50%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

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

MintRosemaryBasil

Heart

RoseBlack CurrantGeranium

Base

Palisander RosewoodCashmere WoodBuchu or Agathosma

InformationalShared notesBasil, Palisander Rosewood 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

Summer88

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night17

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,522

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#30,577

PerfumerCaroline Dumur

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Daydream of a Rose Garden is a fresh green rose with an herbal opening rather than a heavy romantic rose. Mint, rosemary and basil give it a bright garden-like lift, while rose, geranium and black currant add a soft pink floral-fruity middle. It suits daytime wear, especially spring and summer, and the dry-down turns …

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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 Daydream of a Rose Garden?

Daydream of a Rose Garden takes 3 of 5 categories. 1881 Acqua Forte is rated 3.84/5 from 97 votes; Daydream of a Rose Garden is rated 4.01/5 from 23 votes. Choose 1881 Acqua Forte for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Daydream of a Rose Garden for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Acqua Forte or Daydream of a Rose Garden?

Daydream of a Rose Garden lasts longest (Daydream of a Rose Garden 68/100, 1881 Acqua Forte 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Acqua Forte or Daydream of a Rose Garden?

Daydream of a Rose Garden projects furthest (Daydream of a Rose Garden 59/100, 1881 Acqua Forte 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Acqua Forte and Daydream of a Rose Garden smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Basil, Palisander Rosewood and Cashmere Wood.

Is 1881 Acqua Forte or Daydream of a Rose Garden better for summer or winter?

1881 Acqua Forte suits daytime wear; Daydream of a Rose Garden suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 Acqua Forte and Daydream of a Rose Garden?

1881 Acqua Forte has top notes of Yuzu and Cardamom, heart notes of Basil and Calone, a base of Palisander Rosewood and Cashmere Wood. Daydream of a Rose Garden has top notes of Mint, Rosemary and Basil, heart notes of Rose, Black Currant and Geranium, a base of Palisander Rosewood, Cashmere Wood and Buchu or Agathosma.