Fragrance comparison

1881 Acqua Forte vs Meteor Sparkle

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 99 ratings analysed

1 wins

1881 Acqua Forte

Cerruti

3.8497 votes

Rank #15,522 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

52%scent match

Some overlap

Meteor Sparkle

Subhi Khalilbayov

1.002 votes

Rank #69,977 AromaticWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1881 Acqua Forte takes 1 of 1 categories.

1881 Acqua Forte
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Meteor Sparkle
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character.

1881 Acqua Forte1/1

Meteor Sparkle0/1

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

Meteor SparkleSubhi Khalilbayov

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 97 votes

Have 34%Had 19%Want 47%

1.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

0%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

100%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate0

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

green69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

woody92%

warm spicy84%

citrus77%

fresh spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match52%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and fresh spicy

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

GrapefruitCorianderBasilCypress

Heart

GingerCardamomOrange BlossomVetiver

Base

Cashmere WoodMuskAmberTobaccoCedar

InformationalShared notesCardamom, 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

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,522

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#69,977

PerfumerSubhi Khalilbayov

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…

Reviews →

Meteor Sparkle by Subhi Khalilbayov is a crisp, aromatic woody scent that balances zesty grapefruit and basil with a resinous, tobacco-heavy base. It performs best on skin during transitional spring weather, offering a sharp, modern profile for those who enjoy herbal top notes grounded by earthy cedar. This unisex fra…

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 Meteor Sparkle?

1881 Acqua Forte takes 1 of 1 categories. 1881 Acqua Forte is rated 3.84/5 from 97 votes; Meteor Sparkle is rated 1.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose 1881 Acqua Forte for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Meteor Sparkle for a aromatic and woody character.

Do 1881 Acqua Forte and Meteor Sparkle smell similar?

Some overlap: a 52% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Basil and Cashmere Wood.

Is 1881 Acqua Forte or Meteor Sparkle better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 1881 Acqua Forte and Meteor Sparkle?

1881 Acqua Forte has top notes of Yuzu and Cardamom, heart notes of Basil and Calone, a base of Palisander Rosewood and Cashmere Wood. Meteor Sparkle has top notes of Grapefruit, Coriander, Basil and Cypress, heart notes of Ginger, Cardamom, Orange Blossom and Vetiver, a base of Cashmere Wood, Musk, Amber and Tobacco.