Fragrance comparison

1881 Acqua Forte vs Green Space

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 104 ratings analysed

1881 Acqua Forte

Cerruti

3.8497 votes

Rank #15,522 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Green Space

Samy Andraus Fragrances

3.867 votes

Rank #51,892 GreenFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

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.
Green Space
Choose it for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

1881 Acqua Forte2/4

Green Space2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Green Space
Sillage & projection: Green Space
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

Green SpaceSamy Andraus Fragrances

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 97 votes

Have 34%Had 19%Want 47%

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 42%Had 0%Want 58%

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

71%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

29%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityGreen Space

SillageGreen Space

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value61

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 spicy92%

aromatic84%

soft spicy77%

warm spicy69%

anis61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · 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

YuzuAniseBasil

Heart

Violet LeafMintCardamom

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

Summer100

Fall40

Winter40

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men29

Unisex43

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,522

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#51,892

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…

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Green Space by Samy Andraus Fragrances opens with a sharp burst of tart yuzu citrus, crushed garden basil, and pungent black anise. As the bitter herbal top softens, cool mint leaves and metallic violet leaf emerge alongside warmth from crushed cardamom pods. The dry-down relies on a heavy base of bittersweet licorice…

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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 Green Space?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. 1881 Acqua Forte is rated 3.84/5 from 97 votes; Green Space is rated 3.86/5 from 7 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 Green Space for a green and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Acqua Forte or Green Space?

Green Space lasts longest (Green Space 66/100, 1881 Acqua Forte 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Acqua Forte or Green Space?

Green Space projects furthest (Green Space 57/100, 1881 Acqua Forte 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Acqua Forte and Green Space smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Yuzu, Cardamom and Basil.

Is 1881 Acqua Forte or Green Space better for summer or winter?

1881 Acqua Forte suits daytime wear; Green Space suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 Acqua Forte and Green Space?

1881 Acqua Forte has top notes of Yuzu and Cardamom, heart notes of Basil and Calone, a base of Palisander Rosewood and Cashmere Wood. Green Space has top notes of Yuzu, Anise and Basil, heart notes of Violet Leaf, Mint and Cardamom, a base of Licorice and Olibanum.