Fragrance comparison

1881 Acqua Forte vs Sophistique

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 98 ratings analysed

3 wins

1881 Acqua Forte

Cerruti

3.8497 votes

Rank #15,522 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

44%scent match

Some overlap

Sophistique

Style Paris

4.001 votes

Rank #58,692 AromaticFresh Spicy

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.
Sophistique
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

1881 Acqua Forte3/3

Sophistique0/3

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

SophistiqueStyle Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 97 votes

Have 34%Had 19%Want 47%

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 50%Had 0%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

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage25

♥ Love / hate75

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%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy92%

woody84%

powdery77%

warm spicy69%

musky61%

Scent match44%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and woody

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

BergamotCardamomAniseBasil

Heart

HeliotropeLavenderGeraniumJasmineelemiSage

Base

Cashmere WoodSandalwoodPatchouliVanillaMusk

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

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

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%

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,522

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#58,692

PerfumerNot listed

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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Sophistique by Style Paris opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, green basil, and crushed cardamom pods that feels crisp and herbal right out of the atomizer. As the initial citrus settles, a soft heart of lavender, heliotrope, and bitter anise comes forward, adding a dry floral warmth with a touch of licorice underto…

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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 Sophistique?

1881 Acqua Forte takes 3 of 3 categories. 1881 Acqua Forte is rated 3.84/5 from 97 votes; Sophistique is rated 4.00/5 from 1 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 Sophistique for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Acqua Forte or Sophistique?

1881 Acqua Forte lasts longest (1881 Acqua Forte 55/100, Sophistique 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Acqua Forte or Sophistique?

1881 Acqua Forte projects furthest (1881 Acqua Forte 53/100, Sophistique 25/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Acqua Forte and Sophistique smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Cardamom, Basil and Cashmere Wood.

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

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

What are the notes in 1881 Acqua Forte and Sophistique?

1881 Acqua Forte has top notes of Yuzu and Cardamom, heart notes of Basil and Calone, a base of Palisander Rosewood and Cashmere Wood. Sophistique has top notes of Bergamot, Cardamom, Anise and Basil, heart notes of Heliotrope, Lavender, Geranium and Jasmine, a base of Cashmere Wood, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vanilla.