Even if you’re not familiar with Nino Cerruti when it comes to fragrances, it’s likely a name you’ve heard before. Nino Cerruti is a renowned fashion designer who’s made significant contributions to the world of fashion and fragrance, with a focus on elegance, sophistication, and the ability to capture the essence of Italian style.
Each of these meticulously-blended scents tends to focus around fruits, flowers and woody notes, with seductive, romantic, revitalizing finishes that stand them apart from many other brands. We’ve rounded up all of the best Nino Cerruti scents below.
1881 Amber
Sharp and sensual, 1881 Amber by Nino Cerruti is a haven of woody, amber notes with a dash of lavender to bring it all together. A wholly masculine scent that evokes true confidence, it blends fresh violet leaves, green pepper and ozone with an undercurrent of vetiver, cedar and amber, of course.
Recommended related fragrances: Jean Paul Gaultier by Jean Paul Gaultier, L’eau D’issey (issey Miyake) by Issey Miyake, Versace Pour Homme Dylan Blue Cologne by Versace
L’essence De Cerruti by Nino Cerruti
Dab L’essence De Cerruti by Nino Cerruti when you’re looking for something timeless and endlessly classic. This popular signature scent is mostly a leather one, blending bergamot and white pepper with a rich leather, saffron and sensual woody heart and a base of velvety musk, amber and cedar. It’s renowned for its longevity, which makes this a great scent for lengthy evenings out.
Recommended related fragrances: Paco Rabanne Cologne by Paco Rabanne, Tommy Hilfiger Cologne by Tommy Hilfiger, Aramis Cologne by Aramis
1881 Cologne by Nino Cerruti
1881 Cologne by Nino Cerruti is a classic choice for men of all ages. If you’re not sure which Nino Cerruti cologne to invest in first, you can never go wrong with this one. Like most Nino colognes, this one focuses around woody notes, accentuated with a dash of aromatics and a fresh, spicy trail of notes running through.
Recommended related fragrances: La Nuit De L’homme Cologne by Yves Saint Laurent, Invictus by Paco Rabanne, Polo Blue Cologne by Ralph Lauren
1881 Sport by Nino Cerruti
Like its name suggests, 1881 Sport by Nino Cerruti is the best Nino Cerruti cologne for those days after the gym or a soccer game when you need something refreshing and potent. Rather than leaning towards woody notes, this Nino scent leans firmly towards the fresh, spicy, aromatic end of the spectrum. Expect a citrus opening with a subtle aquatic feel throughout.
Recommended related fragrances: Stetson Cologne by Coty, Tabac Cologne by Maurer & Wirt, Passion Cologne by Elizabeth Taylor
Image
While its clear, minimalist bottle may suggest something impressively subtle, Image is actually a loud, potent perfume designed to keep you smelling sophisticated all the day long. Woody, green, and a little fruity, it blends pear, banana leaf, plum and pepper with a rich heart of cypress, fig leaf, jasmine and Guaiac wood.
Recommended related fragrances: 1 Million Cologne by Paco Rabanne, 212 Cologne by Carolina Herrera, Terre D’hermes Cologne by Hermes
1881 Black
Considered impressively masculine, long-lasting and great value for money, it’s hard to fault 1881 Black. A rich, winter-ready cologne, it brings together an unexpected collection of notes including bitter orange, pepper and lavender. The most unexpected of the bunch? A heart of marzipan, widely considered one of the strongest of the bunch. If you’re on the hunt for a sweet yet male-focused scent, this is the bottle to reach for.
Recommended related fragrances: Jovan Musk Cologne by Jovan, Pierre Cardin Cologne by Pierre Cardin, Royal Copenhagen by Royal Copenhagen
1881 Edition Blanche White Edition
Looking for a Nino Cerruti fragrance for the woman in your life? 1881 Edition Blanche White Edition is our top pick: a strong, feminine scent that wows with notes of powder, vanilla, and yellow florals. The feminine edition of 1881 is a floral-woody fragrance that was launched five years after the masculine one and comes in an elegant bottle with plenty of longevity.
Recommended related fragrances: Daisy Eau So Fresh by Marc Jacobs, Green Tea by Elizabeth Arden, Jadore by Christian Dior
Now that we’ve taken you through the best Nino Cerruti fragrances, head on over to perfume.com and choose your favorites. Shop our best sellers here.
Georgie Darling is a freelance lifestyle and travel writer from London, England. Her work has been published in ELLE, Yahoo, Red, Grazia, and Tripadvisor, amongst others. When she’s not writing, Georgie spends most of her time travelling to new countries and scuba diving. She’s been an avid fragrance lover since a young age and considers Alaïa by Alaïa Paris to be her signature scent.
