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Cerruti · 1998

Image

Green pear and fig leaf on a bed of cypress and vetiver.

Image by Cerruti (1998) is a men's woody aromatic fragrance. It opens with Pear, Banana Leaf and Plum, has a heart of Cypress, Fig Leaf and Jasmine and dries down to Vetiver, Musk and Cedar. Best worn in spring and summer.

House
Cerruti
Launched
1998
Concentration
Eau de Toilette
Perfumer
Ursula Wandel

Fragrance pyramid

Image notes

Top notes

The first minutes

Heart notes

The character, for hours

Base notes

The lingering trail

Our take

What does Image smell like?

Cerruti released Image in 1998 as a men's eau de toilette. Ursula Wandel is credited as the perfumer. The opening is fruity and green. Pear leads, backed by plum and a banana leaf that smells of sap. Black pepper adds a little bite, just enough to keep it from turning syrupy. In the heart, cypress and fig leaf bring the freshness of a Mediterranean garden. Jasmine stays in the background. Guaiac wood already hints at smoke. The base blends Tahitian vetiver with cedar and sandalwood, plus a little patchouli, musk and amber. It keeps a clean aromatic feel that is very late nineties. Next to Cerruti 1881 pour Homme from 1990, Image is fruitier and less lavender-heavy. It is also lighter. Longevity is average, as is often the case in this style.

When to wear it

A daytime scent for spring and summer, at the office or on weekends. Use three sprays on skin, since it fades within a few hours.

VerdictPleasant and easy, with a well-judged green pear. It lacks the staying power and character to stand out today.

It belongs to the Woody, Aromatic family. Image is one of 8 creations by Cerruti in our encyclopedia.

Image: FAQ

What are the notes of Image?

Image by Cerruti opens with Pear, Banana Leaf, Plum and Pepper. Its heart combines Cypress, Fig Leaf, Jasmine and Guaiac Wood, over a base of Vetiver, Musk, Cedar, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Amber.

Is Image for men or women?

Cerruti presents Image as a Masculine fragrance. Nothing stops anyone from wearing it: modern perfumery happily blurs these lines.

When was Image released?

Image was launched in 1998 by Cerruti, composed by Ursula Wandel. It comes as an Eau de Toilette.

When should you wear Image?

Ideally in spring and summer. A daytime scent for spring and summer, at the office or on weekends. Use three sprays on skin, since it fades within a few hours.

Which perfumes smell like Image?

Based on shared notes, the closest are Image Homme (Cerruti), Higher (Dior), Allure Homme Sport Eau Extrême (Chanel).