Fragrance comparison

1881 Acqua Forte vs Mughetto

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 103 ratings analysed

3 wins

1881 Acqua Forte

Cerruti

3.8497 votes

Rank #15,522 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

Mughetto

Bottega Verde

3.676 votes

Rank #51,681 White FloralFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1881 Acqua Forte takes 3 of 3 categories.

1881 Acqua Forte
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Mughetto
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

1881 Acqua Forte3/3

Mughetto0/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1881 Acqua Forte
Sillage & projection: 1881 Acqua Forte
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

MughettoBottega Verde

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 97 votes

Have 34%Had 19%Want 47%

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 33%Had 17%Want 50%

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

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity47

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

Longevity1881 Acqua Forte

Sillage1881 Acqua Forte

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%

white floral100%

fresh90%

citrus80%

floral70%

green60%

fresh spicy50%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both citrus, fresh 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

BergamotPomeloBasilCardamom

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyLilacJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base

SandalwoodPatchouliWhite MuskPalisander Rosewood

InformationalShared notesCardamom, Basil 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

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter0

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%

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#51,681

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Mughetto by Bottega Verde opens with a bright pop of bergamot and fresh basil before settling into a crisp floral heart of lily-of-the-valley and jasmine. A soft base of white musk and sandalwood grounds the herbal green freshness. It sits close to the skin, offering a clean, watery floral profile for early mornings.

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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 Mughetto?

1881 Acqua Forte takes 3 of 3 categories. 1881 Acqua Forte is rated 3.84/5 from 97 votes; Mughetto is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose 1881 Acqua Forte for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Mughetto for a white floral and fresh character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Acqua Forte or Mughetto?

1881 Acqua Forte lasts longest (1881 Acqua Forte 55/100, Mughetto 47/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Acqua Forte or Mughetto?

1881 Acqua Forte projects furthest (1881 Acqua Forte 53/100, Mughetto 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Acqua Forte and Mughetto smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, fresh and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Basil and Palisander Rosewood.

Is 1881 Acqua Forte or Mughetto better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in 1881 Acqua Forte and Mughetto?

1881 Acqua Forte has top notes of Yuzu and Cardamom, heart notes of Basil and Calone, a base of Palisander Rosewood and Cashmere Wood. Mughetto has top notes of Bergamot, Pomelo, Basil and Cardamom, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Lilac, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Sandalwood, Patchouli, White Musk and Palisander Rosewood.