
Product Type: Cerruti fragrances
Newest Review: ... hour on my skin) it's a great smelling blend of citrus and black pepper, which is very refreshing. The drydown of this eau de toilette is... more
Very nice everyday fragrance
Cerruti 1881 Black Eau de Toilette

Member Name: chrisbontnewydd
Product:
Cerruti 1881 Black Eau de Toilette
Date: 22/06/10, updated on 22/06/10 (82 review reads)
Rating:
Advantages: Projects well, lasts long, won't offend anyone, great looking bottle
Disadvantages: The initial sweetness of the marzipan may be a little overpowering
The first thing that hits you when you smell this fragrance is the fruity smell of the bitter orange with the sweet smell of marzipan. Initially, the sweetness is a little overpowering, but don't let this put you off - once the sweetness of the marzipan has gone (which is about half an hour on my skin) it's a great smelling blend of citrus and black pepper, which is very refreshing.
The drydown of this eau de toilette is a powdery smell of oriental woods which goes great after the citrus.
The longevity of this eau de toilette is extremely good - from the initial spray to the point where it's just about gone I can get a good 12 hours, which also makes this a good everyday scent. You can wear it anytime really, and the smell will not offend anyone (or at least it hasn't in my experience). The scent also projects well, but without being overpowering, so this means people in close proximity will definitely notice it, but it won't annoy everyone in the room.
Also, I can't review this eau de toilette without commenting on the bottle. The black glass has a nice texture and gives the impression of a very sophisticated fragrance. It will look good wherever you put it.
In my opinion, this scent is for a young male (somewhere in the range 16 - 25), but as always with eau de toilettes, it really is down to the opinion of the wearer wether it suits them or not - if you think it smells good, then go for it.
Summary: A great everyday fragrance that can be worn for most occasions

