Fragrance comparison

1881 Acqua Forte vs Spigo 1920

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 276 ratings analysed

1881 Acqua Forte

Cerruti

3.8497 votes

Rank #15,522 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

42%scent match

Some overlap

6 wins

Spigo 1920

Bois 1920

3.85179 votes

Rank #11,364 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Spigo 1920 takes 6 of 7 categories.

1881 Acqua Forte
Choose it for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Spigo 1920
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

1881 Acqua Forte1/7

Spigo 19206/7

Ratings & consensus: Spigo 1920
Community sentiment: Spigo 1920
Longevity: Spigo 1920
Sillage & projection: Spigo 1920
Value for money: 1881 Acqua Forte
Versatility: Spigo 1920
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Spigo 1920

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1881 Acqua ForteCerruti

Spigo 1920Bois 1920

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 97 votes

Have 34%Had 19%Want 47%

3.85/ 5 · 179 votes

Have 34%Had 13%Want 53%

Category winnerSpigo 1920Rating 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

35%Love

45%Like

9%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

130 votes

Category winnerSpigo 1920Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevitySpigo 1920

SillageSpigo 1920

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value47

Category winner1881 Acqua ForteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

green69%

fresh61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy88%

lavender77%

woody65%

warm spicy53%

amber42%

Scent match42%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

LavenderJuniper BerriesCardamomPineappleBergamotLemonTangerine

Heart

Clary SageMetallic notesOlibanumBasilSea NotesGeranium

Base

CoumarinMuskVanillaAmbrette (Musk Mallow)SandalwoodCedarCashmere WoodMyrrh

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

Spring88

Summer100

Fall77

Winter26

Day100

Night43

Category winnerSpigo 1920Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men38

Unisex59

Women3

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,522

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#11,364

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

Category winnerSpigo 1920Higher 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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Spigo 1920 is a bright aromatic fougere built around lavender, citrus and fresh spice, with a sharper herbal opening than many sweeter modern fougeres. Pineapple and juniper give it lift, while cardamom keeps the top lively rather than juicy. As it settles, the scent turns cleaner and woodier, with coumarin, musk, sof…

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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 Spigo 1920?

Spigo 1920 takes 6 of 7 categories. 1881 Acqua Forte is rated 3.84/5 from 97 votes; Spigo 1920 is rated 3.85/5 from 179 votes. Choose 1881 Acqua Forte for a fresh spicy and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Spigo 1920 for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Acqua Forte or Spigo 1920?

Spigo 1920 lasts longest (Spigo 1920 72/100, 1881 Acqua Forte 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Acqua Forte or Spigo 1920?

Spigo 1920 projects furthest (Spigo 1920 67/100, 1881 Acqua Forte 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Acqua Forte and Spigo 1920 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% 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 Spigo 1920 better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1881 Acqua Forte is the stronger pick. For winter, Spigo 1920 is the stronger pick. 1881 Acqua Forte suits daytime wear; Spigo 1920 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 Acqua Forte and Spigo 1920?

1881 Acqua Forte has top notes of Yuzu and Cardamom, heart notes of Basil and Calone, a base of Palisander Rosewood and Cashmere Wood. Spigo 1920 has top notes of Lavender, Juniper Berries, Cardamom and Pineapple, heart notes of Clary Sage, Metallic notes, Olibanum and Basil, a base of Coumarin, Musk, Vanilla and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).