1881 by Cerruti

It’s missing something; I just don’t know what. Maybe I prefer spicier scents or florals with a sweet heart. It’s good when you want something clean without being loud, especially if you wear a coconut or cherry lotion underneath. Perfect for those fresh early spring days.

In a bygone era, I knew someone who wore this and claimed every movement smelled like that pleasant aroma. Powdery, soapy, and classy—a clean scent with lots of personality. It’s all-rounder, suitable for any occasion, and relaxing after a shower to prepare for sleep. It clings to the skin, goes unnoticed, and is ultra-long-lasting. What I love most is its dry-down and evolution; new trends have nice openings but sometimes fail to dry well. Highly recommended at a price of 10. Here we have the sample: to smell good and classy, you don’t need to spend a fortune.

I enjoyed the old version, which was potent and long-lasting. A green, powdery aroma, not for everyone. The mimosa is very noticeable. It’s very vintage, feminine, and tender, from the Chanel 19 Poudrée family but more powdery. You need to be of a certain age to wear it; I see it as a mature, vintage scent.

This scent is my mother. She uses it non-stop since it was released; although she’s tried others, she always comes back to it. It has moderate sillage and brutal longevity. Plus, it’s ultra-affordable. One of the few powdery scents that doesn’t give me a headache.

It has me obsessed. Regardless of whether everyone likes it, it’s an example of what is no longer done. I suppose it has changed since 1995, but it retains a strength that many modern, over-enriched perfumes lack. It has personality. It’s affordable and versatile. Why isn’t it more popular? For the same reasons. It smells like 1995. It’s like a garden floating around you. Like with Josesan, I struggle to distinguish the flowers: maybe there’s mimosa and rose, but without an olfactory pyramid, honestly, I don’t see one. I seem to perceive a very ’90s peach that doesn’t appear on the list. The overall effect is powdery, but surprisingly fresh and soapy. It’s a serene scent, if that makes sense. Is this what’s in style in 2021? Well, no. There’s nothing gourmand, bright, or childish. There’s nothing that reminds me of others, because back then houses sought distinction. Today they follow the trend of what’s trendy. They’ve gone from imposing their own trends to followers of mediocrity, lack of identity, and creative boredom. I’ve been testing perfumes of all kinds for years. Isn’t it sad that a 1995 perfume comes to surprise me? I perceive it differently every day: some days it’s floral talcum, other times musky, a herbal soap with a certain bitterness, sometimes sandalwood peeks out, and other times the citrus wants the spotlight. It has a romantic and melancholic tone that’s hard to describe, but it’s a ‘positive’ melancholy; perhaps the most fitting word is nostalgia. Nostalgia because this perfume didn’t aim to be sexy or ‘coddle’ its wearer. I see a more elegant and professional vocation, understanding elegance as simplicity and savoir-faire. Classic without being boring. A steal that I’m sure would sell like hotcakes at a golden price if the label said Dusita or Penhaligon’s. It’s clearly a youthful scent, only the young woman wearing it now is around 45-50. I’m not saying a 20-year-old can’t wear it in 2021, but this young woman isn’t into taking selfies with pouty faces, listening to Maluma, or wearing long acrylic nails. Please forgive the Maluma fans. I listen to embarrassing stuff too, and I even enjoy it. The pouty faces and nails are another matter entirely.

At first, it smells bitter to me, and I can’t quite identify the note, but the perfume itself is good and has longevity. It starts citrusy, becomes soft and floral after an hour, but on my skin it feels very woody, almost unisex.

I tried it and liked it, but I didn’t end up buying it.

The 50ml version just arrived. I’m at the office and smelling such complex florals I can’t distinguish any single note. My handkerchief smells so strong that only a meteorite could remove the scent. On my skin, it’s moderate, delicate, and feminine. I’m sure everyone has noticed it. I’ve wanted this for a long time, but since it’s one of my best friend’s classics, I didn’t buy it. How wrong I was… it’s like having her with me.

I don’t know if the sample I tried in the store had expired, because the first contact with my skin was horrible. It smelled rancid and old, such a strong scent that I barely enjoyed the other notes. Does this happen to anyone else? A few hours later, that acidic, saturated blow fades, leaving a gorgeous scent of white flowers, talc, clean notes, and roses that invades even the clothes with a very feminine trail. I’ll try it again at another store, because I don’t understand that initial smell that lasts two hours and even makes you cough.

I absolutely love it. My boyfriend gave it to me for Christmas in 2015 when we were in Rome. My daughter always tells me this scent reminds her of Europe; we’re from Chile.

I own the EDT and haven’t tried the EDP, but for me, it smells great. It’s floral with a soft talcum touch (less than Kenzo Flower). The first notes I catch are citrus, chamomile, orange blossom, roses, and a hint of geranium, closing with sandalwood and musk over roses and rosewood. Everything is very light but lasts all day. The EDT lasts over 6 hours. Ideal for daily wear if you like feeling wrapped in a happy, pink talcum halo that accompanies you. I didn’t know it and bought it blind; it was a huge surprise. I live in a cold, dry climate and I love moving around with the air perfumed around me.

Original and unique so far. Fresh, sparkling, energizing, and long-lasting. I would wear it in the morning to go to work.