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Perfumes that smell like 1881
1881 by Cerruti (1990) is built around Bergamot, Lavender, Cypress, Juniper. Here are the ten perfumes in our encyclopedia that come closest, with what each one shares and what sets it apart.
« Lavender, cypress and juniper: the Mediterranean fougère of a linen suit. »
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Parfums de Marly · 2025
Valero
Shared notes: Bergamot, Juniper, Geranium, Lavender, Cypress. What differs: Citron, Nutmeg, Ambroxan. Positioned as Unisex.
- 2
Van Cleef & Arpels · 1989
Tsar
Shared notes: Lavender, Bergamot, Geranium, Juniper, Cedar. What differs: Artemisia, Coriander, Rosemary.
- 3
Versace · 1996
The Dreamer
Shared notes: Juniper, Lavender, Amber. What differs: Artemisia, Tarragon, Tobacco. Same family (Aromatic Fougère).
- 4
Ungaro · 1993
Ungaro pour l'Homme III
Shared notes: Lavender, Geranium, Sandalwood, Cedar, Musk. What differs: Lemon, Orange, Coriander. Same family (Aromatic Fougère).
- 5
Versace · 1994
Blue Jeans
Shared notes: Bergamot, Lavender, Sandalwood, Cedar, Musk. What differs: Lemon, Anise, Juniper Berries. Same family (Aromatic Fougère).
- 6
Dior · 1980
Jules
Shared notes: Bergamot, Lavender, Sandalwood, Cedar, Amber. What differs: Tarragon, Cumin, Basil. Same family (Aromatic Fougère).
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Dana · 1935
Canoë
Shared notes: Lavender, Bergamot, Geranium, Cedar, Musk. What differs: Petitgrain, Clove, Oakmoss. Same family (Aromatic Fougère).
- 8
Ralph Lauren · 1994
Polo Sport
Shared notes: Lavender, Bergamot, Geranium, Musk, Sandalwood. What differs: Aldehydes, Mint, Mandarin.
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Guy Laroche · 1982
Drakkar Noir
Shared notes: Lavender, Juniper, Cedar. What differs: Rosemary, Basil, Coriander. Same family (Aromatic Fougère).
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Calvin Klein · 1996
CK Be
Shared notes: Lavender, Bergamot, Juniper, Musk, Sandalwood. What differs: Mint, Mandarin, Green Notes. Positioned as Unisex.
Frequently asked questions
Which perfume smells most like 1881?
Based on our analysis of fragrance pyramids, Valero by Parfums de Marly is the closest: it shares 6 notes with 1881, including Bergamot, Juniper, Geranium.
What is an alternative to 1881 from another house?
Valero (Parfums de Marly, 2025) picks up Bergamot, Juniper, Geranium in a different interpretation.
How is this ranking built?
We compare the top, heart and base notes of every perfume. Rare notes weigh more than very common ones like musk or bergamot; olfactory family and gender refine the score. Nothing replaces trying it on skin.