Fragrance comparison

1881 Acqua Forte vs Limited Edition 06

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 107 ratings analysed

1881 Acqua Forte

Cerruti

3.8497 votes

Rank #15,522 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

63%scent match

Closely related

4 wins

Limited Edition 06

Massimo Dutti

4.3010 votes

Rank #41,963 WoodyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Limited Edition 06 takes 4 of 5 categories.

1881 Acqua Forte
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Limited Edition 06
Choose it for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

1881 Acqua Forte1/5

Limited Edition 064/5

Ratings & consensus: Limited Edition 06
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Limited Edition 06
Sillage & projection: Limited Edition 06
Value for money: Limited Edition 06
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

Limited Edition 06Massimo Dutti

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 97 votes

Have 34%Had 19%Want 47%

4.30/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 26%Had 7%Want 67%

Category winnerLimited Edition 06Rating 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

50%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityLimited Edition 06

SillageLimited Edition 06

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value75

Category winnerLimited Edition 06Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

green69%

fresh61%

woody100%

citrus92%

fresh spicy84%

green77%

sweet69%

fresh61%

Scent match63%Closely related · both woody, fresh spicy and citrus

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

Blood OrangeYuzuCalone

Heart

TeaBlack Pepper

Base

Palisander RosewoodCedarwoodWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesYuzu, Calone 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

Spring80

Summer100

Fall60

Winter20

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men57

Unisex29

Women14

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,522

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#41,963

PerfumerFrank Voelkl

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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Massimo Dutti Limited Edition 06 opens with a sharp burst of sour yuzu and blood orange paired against marine calone. The initial citrus rush settles quickly as black tea and cracked black pepper emerge in the middle phase, bringing a smoky, herbal dryness that contrasts with the watery start. As the scent dries down…

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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 Limited Edition 06?

Limited Edition 06 takes 4 of 5 categories. 1881 Acqua Forte is rated 3.84/5 from 97 votes; Limited Edition 06 is rated 4.30/5 from 10 votes. Choose 1881 Acqua Forte for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Limited Edition 06 for a woody and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Acqua Forte or Limited Edition 06?

They last about the same: Limited Edition 06 57/100, 1881 Acqua Forte 55/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Acqua Forte or Limited Edition 06?

Limited Edition 06 projects furthest (Limited Edition 06 63/100, 1881 Acqua Forte 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Acqua Forte and Limited Edition 06 smell similar?

Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, fresh spicy and citrus accords. Common notes include Yuzu, Calone and Palisander Rosewood.

Is 1881 Acqua Forte or Limited Edition 06 better for summer or winter?

1881 Acqua Forte suits daytime wear; Limited Edition 06 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 Acqua Forte and Limited Edition 06?

1881 Acqua Forte has top notes of Yuzu and Cardamom, heart notes of Basil and Calone, a base of Palisander Rosewood and Cashmere Wood. Limited Edition 06 has top notes of Blood Orange, Yuzu and Calone, heart notes of Tea and Black Pepper, a base of Palisander Rosewood, Cedarwood and White Musk.