1881 Amber Cologne

Details and Care

Ceruti 1881 Amber pour Homme is a captivating and sophisticated woody spicy fragrance perfect for the modern man. Designed by Givaudan senior perfumer Ursula Wandel, this skillful blend starts with violet leaf and green notes for a bright and refreshing introduction before revealing its heart of lavender, jasmine, and rose. This fragrance center exhibits buttery and sweet fruity floral notes with a soft herbal undertone, supported by a base of amber, cedar, musk and vetiver. 1881 Amber's closing notes create a warm and sensual dry-down with clean, dry, earthy and resinous tones.

Launched in 2002, 1881 Amber is part of the brand's extensive 1881 Collection. Starting its 1990 scent 1881 Men, the series spans over 30 years, including its 2022 release 1881 Silver Night. Label founder Nino Cerruti created some of the 1881 fragrances. Others like 1881 Amber were crafted by master perfumers such as Wandel and Martin Gras, the nose behind the original 1881 men's fragrance.

Fragrance Family

Woody, spicy

Scent Notes:

Top Notes: green notes, violet leaf

Middle Notes: jasmine, lavender, rose

Base Notes: amber, cedar, musk, vetiver

Questions and Answers

Q: How does 1881 Amber smell?

A: 1881 Amber is a woody spicy men's fragrance blending floral, leafy, resinous and herbal accords. Cedar, vetiver, amber and green notes create its core scent, while rich floral and musky notes add complexity and depth.

Q: Where do you apply 1881 Amber?

A: To increase the longevity of the fragrance, spray onto your major pulse points such as behind your ears, at the base of your neck, on the wrists, behind the knees and in the inner elbows.

Q: What is the fragrance concentration?

A: 1881 Amber is an eau de toilette. Of the three common types of fragrances — eau de toilette, eau de parfum and parfum — eau de toilette have the lowest concentration. EDTs usually contain between 5% and 15% essential oils, resulting in lighter strength and intensity.

Q: Is 1881 Amber for him or her?

A. 1881 Amber is marketed as a masculine fragrance. However, people of any gender who prefer woody spicy scents can wear it confidently. 

Q: Does 1881 Amber last long?

A: 1881 Amber has shorter longevity compared to EDPs and parfums. You can expect it to last between two and hour hours. Fragrance impacts each person in a unique way, so factors such as climate, body chemistry, and application strength can impact wear times and intensity. 

Q: What fragrances smell similar?

A: Fans of 1881 Amber may want to try other masculine woody spicy scents such as The One for Men by Dolce & Gabbana, Terre d'Hermè and the 2003 edition of Gucci pour Homme. 

Q: What season should I wear 1881 Amber?

A: With bold warm notes like amber, musk, rose and cedar, 1881 Amber is best suited as a fall fragrance.

Q: Where can I buy it?

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