Fragrance comparison

1881 Acqua Forte vs Fresco Absolute

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 115 ratings analysed

5 wins

1881 Acqua Forte

Cerruti

3.8497 votes

Rank #15,521 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Fresco Absolute

Victor

3.9418 votes

Rank #35,414 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1881 Acqua Forte takes 5 of 5 categories.

1881 Acqua Forte
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Fresco Absolute
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

1881 Acqua Forte5/5

Fresco Absolute0/5

Ratings & consensus: 1881 Acqua Forte
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1881 Acqua Forte
Sillage & projection: 1881 Acqua Forte
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

Fresco AbsoluteVictor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 97 votes

Have 34%Had 19%Want 47%

3.94/ 5 · 18 votes

Have 47%Had 28%Want 25%

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

22%Love

56%Like

17%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

18 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity54

〰 Sillage40

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

Longevity1881 Acqua Forte

Sillage1881 Acqua Forte

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value64

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%

green83%

woody65%

fresh spicy48%

earthy30%

Scent match56%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and green

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

MintLemon VerbenaCardamom

Heart

ThymePalisander RosewoodOakmossFig Leaf

Base

VetiverMuskCashmere Wood

InformationalShared notesCardamom, 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

Spring33

Summer100

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night13

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men40

Unisex50

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,521

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#35,414

PerfumerNot listed

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…

Reviews →

Fresco Absolute by Victor is a woody aromatic cologne that pairs bright herbal notes with a quiet base of cashmere wood. First launched in 1995, it relies on crisp green notes to make a clean impression. It suits a relaxed wardrobe during spring and summer mornings when you want a simple scent.

Reviews →

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 Fresco Absolute?

1881 Acqua Forte takes 5 of 5 categories. 1881 Acqua Forte is rated 3.84/5 from 97 votes; Fresco Absolute is rated 3.94/5 from 18 votes. Choose 1881 Acqua Forte for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Fresco Absolute for a aromatic and green character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Acqua Forte or Fresco Absolute?

They last about the same: 1881 Acqua Forte 55/100, Fresco Absolute 54/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Acqua Forte or Fresco Absolute?

1881 Acqua Forte projects furthest (1881 Acqua Forte 53/100, Fresco Absolute 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Acqua Forte and Fresco Absolute smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and green accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Palisander Rosewood and Cashmere Wood.

Is 1881 Acqua Forte or Fresco Absolute better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 1881 Acqua Forte and Fresco Absolute?

1881 Acqua Forte has top notes of Yuzu and Cardamom, heart notes of Basil and Calone, a base of Palisander Rosewood and Cashmere Wood. Fresco Absolute has top notes of Mint, Lemon Verbena and Cardamom, heart notes of Thyme, Palisander Rosewood, Oakmoss and Fig Leaf, a base of Vetiver, Musk and Cashmere Wood.