Fragrance comparison

1881 Cerruti Eau d'Ete 2004 vs Chemystery

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 108 ratings analysed

3 wins

1881 Cerruti Eau d'Ete 2004

Cerruti

4.4134 votes

Rank #24,715 CitrusWoody

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57%scent match

Closely related

Chemystery

Ajmal

3.7774 votes

Rank #24,474 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1881 Cerruti Eau d'Ete 2004 takes 3 of 6 categories.

1881 Cerruti Eau d'Ete 2004
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Chemystery
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

1881 Cerruti Eau d'Ete 20043/6

Chemystery2/6

Ratings & consensus: 1881 Cerruti Eau d'Ete 2004
Community sentiment: 1881 Cerruti Eau d'Ete 2004
Longevity: Tie
Sillage & projection: 1881 Cerruti Eau d'Ete 2004
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Chemystery
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Chemystery

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1881 Cerruti Eau d'Ete 2004Cerruti

ChemysteryAjmal

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.41/ 5 · 34 votes

Have 19%Had 29%Want 52%

3.77/ 5 · 74 votes

Have 29%Had 25%Want 47%

Category winner1881 Cerruti Eau d'Ete 2004Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

50%Love

44%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

16%Love

64%Like

8%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

64 votes

Category winner1881 Cerruti Eau d'Ete 2004Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityTie

Sillage1881 Cerruti Eau d'Ete 2004

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value74

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

woody92%

fresh spicy84%

aromatic77%

fruity69%

floral61%

woody100%

aromatic90%

fresh spicy80%

warm spicy70%

citrus60%

vanilla50%

Scent match57%Closely related · 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

LimeBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

CypressBlack CurrantNutmegOrangeRoseOlive BlossomJasmine

Base4-6 hrs

MuskVetiverVanilleAmberSandalwood

Top

CardamomGrapefruitNutmegMandarin OrangeBasil

Heart

LavenderCypressThyme

Base

SandalwoodVetiverVanilleVirginia CedarTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Cypress, Nutmeg and Vetiver. Durations are only published for 1881 Cerruti Eau d'Ete 2004, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring53

Summer100

Fall11

Winter5

Day100

Night24

Spring100

Summer92

Fall60

Winter16

Day100

Night33

Category winnerChemysteryMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Casual 41%Work 33%Date 16%Party 10%

Men80

Unisex10

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#24,715

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

Overall rank#24,474

PerfumerNazir Ajmal

Launched—

Reviews4

Category winnerChemysteryHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1881 Cerruti Eau d'Ete 2004 captures the easy warmth of Mediterranean sunlight through a zesty, invigorating blend of tart lime, bitter bergamot, and sweet mandarin orange. The scent opens with a sharp citrus spark that quickly softens into an aromatic heart of green cypress, juicy black currant, and grated nutmeg. De…

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Ajmal Chemystery is a woody aromatic fougere built around citrus, herbs and soft woods. It opens bright and spicy with grapefruit, mandarin and cardamom, then settles into a clean lavender heart with thyme and cypress. The dry down turns smoother and slightly sweet, with sandalwood, cedar, tonka and a touch of vanilla…

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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 Cerruti Eau d'Ete 2004 or Chemystery?

1881 Cerruti Eau d'Ete 2004 takes 3 of 6 categories. 1881 Cerruti Eau d'Ete 2004 is rated 4.41/5 from 34 votes; Chemystery is rated 3.77/5 from 74 votes. Choose 1881 Cerruti Eau d'Ete 2004 for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Chemystery for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Cerruti Eau d'Ete 2004 or Chemystery?

They last about the same: 1881 Cerruti Eau d'Ete 2004 65/100, Chemystery 65/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Cerruti Eau d'Ete 2004 or Chemystery?

1881 Cerruti Eau d'Ete 2004 projects furthest (1881 Cerruti Eau d'Ete 2004 74/100, Chemystery 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Cerruti Eau d'Ete 2004 and Chemystery smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Cypress, Nutmeg and Vetiver.

Is 1881 Cerruti Eau d'Ete 2004 or Chemystery better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1881 Cerruti Eau d'Ete 2004 is the stronger pick. For winter, Chemystery is the stronger pick. 1881 Cerruti Eau d'Ete 2004 suits daytime wear; Chemystery suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 Cerruti Eau d'Ete 2004 and Chemystery?

1881 Cerruti Eau d'Ete 2004 has top notes of Lime, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cypress, Black Currant, Nutmeg and Orange, a base of Musk, Vetiver, Vanille and Amber. Chemystery has top notes of Cardamom, Grapefruit, Nutmeg and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lavender, Cypress and Thyme, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver, Vanille and Virginia Cedar.