Fragrance comparison

1881 Acqua Forte vs Masaki Aqua Platinum

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 150 ratings analysed

1881 Acqua Forte

Cerruti

3.8497 votes

Rank #15,522 Fresh SpicyWoody

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53%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Masaki Aqua Platinum

Masaki Matsushima

4.0453 votes

Rank #24,555 Fresh SpicyCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Masaki Aqua Platinum takes 4 of 8 categories.

1881 Acqua Forte
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Masaki Aqua Platinum
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

1881 Acqua Forte3/8

Masaki Aqua Platinum4/8

Ratings & consensus: Masaki Aqua Platinum
Community sentiment: Masaki Aqua Platinum
Longevity: Masaki Aqua Platinum
Sillage & projection: Masaki Aqua Platinum
Value for money: 1881 Acqua Forte
Versatility: 1881 Acqua Forte
Note pyramid (duration): Tie
Fragranxe ranking: 1881 Acqua Forte

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1881 Acqua ForteCerruti

Masaki Aqua PlatinumMasaki Matsushima

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 97 votes

Have 34%Had 19%Want 47%

4.04/ 5 · 53 votes

Have 30%Had 15%Want 55%

Category winnerMasaki Aqua PlatinumRating 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

28%Love

58%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

53 votes

Category winnerMasaki Aqua PlatinumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity59

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityMasaki Aqua Platinum

SillageMasaki Aqua Platinum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value63

Category winner1881 Acqua ForteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

green69%

fresh61%

fresh spicy100%

citrus92%

green84%

aromatic77%

warm spicy69%

metallic61%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, citrus 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

Top20-30 mins

MintYuzuMetallic notesPomelo

Heart2-3 hrs

IrisCashmere WoodVirginia Cedar

Base4-6 hrs

CardamomPepperMusk

Category winnerTieSame dry-down length

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring91

Summer100

Fall35

Winter9

Day100

Night17

Spring58

Summer100

Fall19

Winter4

Day100

Night20

Category winner1881 Acqua ForteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men75

Unisex25

Women0

Casual 41%Work 34%Date 15%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,522

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#24,555

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…

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Masaki Aqua Platinum opens with an energizing blast of sharp Japanese yuzu, bitter pomelo, and cooling green mint. What sets it apart immediately is an intriguing metallic accord, which adds an urban, shimmering edge rather than chilling the blend. Within twenty minutes, the bright citrus top recedes into a soft, text…

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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 Masaki Aqua Platinum?

Masaki Aqua Platinum takes 4 of 8 categories. 1881 Acqua Forte is rated 3.84/5 from 97 votes; Masaki Aqua Platinum is rated 4.04/5 from 53 votes. Choose 1881 Acqua Forte for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Masaki Aqua Platinum for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Acqua Forte or Masaki Aqua Platinum?

Masaki Aqua Platinum lasts longest (Masaki Aqua Platinum 59/100, 1881 Acqua Forte 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Acqua Forte or Masaki Aqua Platinum?

Masaki Aqua Platinum projects furthest (Masaki Aqua Platinum 63/100, 1881 Acqua Forte 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Acqua Forte and Masaki Aqua Platinum smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, citrus and aromatic accords. Common notes include Yuzu, Cardamom and Cashmere Wood.

Is 1881 Acqua Forte or Masaki Aqua Platinum 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; Masaki Aqua Platinum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 Acqua Forte and Masaki Aqua Platinum?

1881 Acqua Forte has top notes of Yuzu and Cardamom, heart notes of Basil and Calone, a base of Palisander Rosewood and Cashmere Wood. Masaki Aqua Platinum has top notes of Mint, Yuzu, Metallic notes and Pomelo, heart notes of Iris, Cashmere Wood and Virginia Cedar, a base of Cardamom, Pepper and Musk.