Fragrance comparison

1881 Acqua Forte vs EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 1,755 ratings analysed

1881 Acqua Forte

Cerruti

3.8497 votes

Rank #15,522 Fresh SpicyWoody

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55%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ

Nishane

3.881,658 votes

Rank #2,387 GreenFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ takes 4 of 7 categories.

1881 Acqua Forte
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ
Choose it for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

1881 Acqua Forte3/7

EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ4/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1881 Acqua ForteCerruti

EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟNishane

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 97 votes

Have 34%Had 19%Want 47%

3.88/ 5 · 1,658 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerEGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟRating 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

37%Love

32%Like

17%Ok

11%Dislike

3%Hate

1,658 votes

Category winner1881 Acqua ForteMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityEGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ

SillageEGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value36

Category winner1881 Acqua ForteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

green69%

fresh61%

green100%

fresh spicy91%

aromatic83%

citrus74%

ozonic65%

soft spicy56%

Scent match55%Closely related · both fresh spicy, green and aromatic

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

Violet LeavesYuzuAnise

Heart

BasilMintCardamom

Base

LicoriceOlibanum

InformationalShared notesYuzu, Cardamom and Basil. 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

Winter9

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%

Men47

Unisex48

Women5

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,522

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#2,387

PerfumerIlias Ermenidis

Launched—

Reviews204

Category winnerEGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟHigher 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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EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ opens with a sharp burst of tart yuzu citrus alongside crushed violet leaves and a distinct flick of star anise. As the bright citrus settles, bruised basil leaves and crisp mint take over the center, giving the composition a cool, savory green texture. The dry-down introduces a subtle chewiness from lico…

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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 EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ?

EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ takes 4 of 7 categories. 1881 Acqua Forte is rated 3.84/5 from 97 votes; EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ is rated 3.88/5 from 1,658 votes. Choose 1881 Acqua Forte for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Acqua Forte or EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ?

EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ lasts longest (EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ 72/100, 1881 Acqua Forte 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Acqua Forte or EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ?

EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ projects furthest (EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ 59/100, 1881 Acqua Forte 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Acqua Forte and EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Yuzu, Cardamom and Basil.

Is 1881 Acqua Forte or EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 1881 Acqua Forte and EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ?

1881 Acqua Forte has top notes of Yuzu and Cardamom, heart notes of Basil and Calone, a base of Palisander Rosewood and Cashmere Wood. EGE / ΑΙΓΑΙΟ has top notes of Violet Leaves, Yuzu and Anise, heart notes of Basil, Mint and Cardamom, a base of Licorice and Olibanum.