Fragrance comparison

1881 Acqua Forte vs Infini Bleu

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 101 ratings analysed

1881 Acqua Forte

Cerruti

3.8497 votes

Rank #15,522 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

37%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Infini Bleu

Mystiq Parfums

5.004 votes

Rank #29,059 SweetGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Infini Bleu takes 3 of 4 categories.

1881 Acqua Forte
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Infini Bleu
Choose it for a sweet and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

1881 Acqua Forte1/4

Infini Bleu3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Infini Bleu
Sillage & projection: Infini Bleu
Value for money: Infini Bleu
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

Infini BleuMystiq Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 97 votes

Have 34%Had 19%Want 47%

5.00/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 39%Had 0%Want 61%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityInfini Bleu

SillageInfini Bleu

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value92

Category winnerInfini BleuBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

green69%

fresh61%

sweet100%

green92%

citrus84%

amber77%

fresh spicy69%

fruity61%

Scent match37%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus 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

PearLinden BlossomBasilOrange BlossomBergamot

Heart

YuzuWhite TeaAmberJasmineWater Lily

Base

OpoponaxVetiverCashmere WoodCinnamonBalsam Fir

InformationalShared notesYuzu, Basil 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

Summer100

Fall33

Winter67

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,522

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#29,059

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Infini Bleu opens bright and lively, with pear, bergamot and orange blossom giving it a juicy green-citrus lift. As it settles, white tea, watery florals and amber add softness, while the base turns sweeter and more resinous with woods, opoponax and a light spicy edge. It looks aimed at people who want an everyday sce…

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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 Infini Bleu?

Infini Bleu takes 3 of 4 categories. 1881 Acqua Forte is rated 3.84/5 from 97 votes; Infini Bleu is rated 5.00/5 from 4 votes. Choose 1881 Acqua Forte for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Infini Bleu for a sweet and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Acqua Forte or Infini Bleu?

Infini Bleu lasts longest (Infini Bleu 80/100, 1881 Acqua Forte 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Acqua Forte or Infini Bleu?

Infini Bleu projects furthest (Infini Bleu 67/100, 1881 Acqua Forte 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Acqua Forte and Infini Bleu smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and green accords. Common notes include Yuzu, Basil and Cashmere Wood.

Is 1881 Acqua Forte or Infini Bleu better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 1881 Acqua Forte and Infini Bleu?

1881 Acqua Forte has top notes of Yuzu and Cardamom, heart notes of Basil and Calone, a base of Palisander Rosewood and Cashmere Wood. Infini Bleu has top notes of Pear, Linden Blossom, Basil and Orange Blossom, heart notes of Yuzu, White Tea, Amber and Jasmine, a base of Opoponax, Vetiver, Cashmere Wood and Cinnamon.