Fragrance comparison

1881 Acqua Forte vs Trussardi Inside for men

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 393 ratings analysed

1881 Acqua Forte

Cerruti

3.8497 votes

Rank #15,521 Fresh SpicyWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

48%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Trussardi Inside for men

Trussardi

4.27296 votes

Rank #24,239 WoodyFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Trussardi Inside for men takes 4 of 7 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.
Trussardi Inside for men
Choose it for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

1881 Acqua Forte3/7

Trussardi Inside for men4/7

Ratings & consensus: Trussardi Inside for men
Community sentiment: Trussardi Inside for men
Longevity: Trussardi Inside for men
Sillage & projection: Trussardi Inside for men
Value for money: 1881 Acqua Forte
Versatility: 1881 Acqua Forte
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

Trussardi Inside for menTrussardi

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.84/ 5 · 97 votes

Have 34%Had 19%Want 47%

4.27/ 5 · 296 votes

Have 56%Had 44%Want 0%

Category winnerTrussardi Inside for menRating 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

44%Love

46%Like

3%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

296 votes

Category winnerTrussardi Inside for menMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityTrussardi Inside for men

SillageTrussardi Inside for men

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value69

¤ Price value62

Category winner1881 Acqua ForteBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

woody92%

citrus84%

aromatic77%

green69%

fresh61%

woody100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

coffee77%

tobacco69%

musky61%

Scent match48%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, woody and citrus

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

YuzuBasilBergamot

Heart

CoffeeTobaccoWhite Pepper

Base

Teak WoodCashmere WoodMusk

InformationalShared notesYuzu, 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

Spring72

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winner1881 Acqua ForteMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

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

Men96

Unisex4

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,521

PerfumerOlivier Cresp

Launched—

Reviews17

Overall rank#24,239

PerfumerNathalie Lorson

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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Trussardi Inside for men pairs sharp yuzu citrus with dark roasted coffee and dry teak wood. Created by perfumer Nathalie Lorson in 2006, it opens with bright basil before settling into a warm tobacco heart on skin. It suits crisp autumn mornings and casual office wear, giving a comfortable gourmand edge without heavy…

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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 Trussardi Inside for men?

Trussardi Inside for men takes 4 of 7 categories. 1881 Acqua Forte is rated 3.84/5 from 97 votes; Trussardi Inside for men is rated 4.27/5 from 296 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 Trussardi Inside for men for a woody and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Acqua Forte or Trussardi Inside for men?

Trussardi Inside for men lasts longest (Trussardi Inside for men 68/100, 1881 Acqua Forte 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Acqua Forte or Trussardi Inside for men?

Trussardi Inside for men projects furthest (Trussardi Inside for men 63/100, 1881 Acqua Forte 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Acqua Forte and Trussardi Inside for men smell similar?

Some overlap: a 48% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Yuzu, Basil and Cashmere Wood.

Is 1881 Acqua Forte or Trussardi Inside for men better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1881 Acqua Forte is the stronger pick. For winter, Trussardi Inside for men is the stronger pick. 1881 Acqua Forte suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 Acqua Forte and Trussardi Inside for men?

1881 Acqua Forte has top notes of Yuzu and Cardamom, heart notes of Basil and Calone, a base of Palisander Rosewood and Cashmere Wood. Trussardi Inside for men has top notes of Yuzu, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of Coffee, Tobacco and White Pepper, a base of Teak Wood, Cashmere Wood and Musk.