Fragrance comparison

1881 Acqua Forte vs E.d'E. BLUE Perfume oil

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 97 ratings analysed

1881 Acqua Forte

Cerruti

3.8497 votes

Rank #15,660 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

E.d'E. BLUE Perfume oil

MCMC Fragrances

—0 votes

Rank #67,594 MuskyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

1881 Acqua Forte
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
E.d'E. BLUE Perfume oil
Choose it for a musky and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection.

1881 Acqua Forte1/2

E.d'E. BLUE Perfume oil1/2

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: E.d'E. BLUE Perfume oil
Value for money: Not scored
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

E.d'E. BLUE Perfume oilMCMC Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 97 votes

Have 34%Had 19%Want 47%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 33%Had 0%Want 67%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 Sillage100

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageE.d'E. BLUE Perfume oil

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

green69%

fresh61%

musky100%

citrus91%

sweet83%

woody74%

soft spicy65%

powdery56%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both citrus 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

Notes

YuzuPink PepperPalisander RosewoodWhite Musk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesYuzu and Palisander Rosewood. 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

No season votes yet

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#15,660

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#67,594

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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…

Reviews →

E.d'E. BLUE Perfume oil is a musky citrus woody oil built around yuzu, pink pepper, rosewood and white musk. It opens bright and zesty, then turns softer, slightly sweet, lightly spicy and clean on skin. This is best approached as an easy unisex scent for people who like fresh citrus with a polished musky wood finish.…

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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 projects more, 1881 Acqua Forte or E.d'E. BLUE Perfume oil?

E.d'E. BLUE Perfume oil projects furthest (E.d'E. BLUE Perfume oil 100/100, 1881 Acqua Forte 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Acqua Forte and E.d'E. BLUE Perfume oil smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Yuzu and Palisander Rosewood.

Is 1881 Acqua Forte or E.d'E. BLUE Perfume oil better for summer or winter?

1881 Acqua Forte suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 Acqua Forte and E.d'E. BLUE Perfume oil?

1881 Acqua Forte has top notes of Yuzu and Cardamom, heart notes of Basil and Calone, a base of Palisander Rosewood and Cashmere Wood. E.d'E. BLUE Perfume oil features Yuzu, Pink Pepper, Palisander Rosewood and White Musk.