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Cerruti 1881 vs Shiseido Zen Original
Zen Original is the community's favourite of the two.
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Notes
Top
MimosaIrisRoseFreesiaVioletLily-of-the-ValleyJasmineBergamot
Heart
ChamomileIrisNarcissusGalbanumGeraniumCorianderJasmineBrazilian RosewoodOrange BlossomTuberose
Base
MuskSandalwoodCedarVanillaAmber
Accords
Powdery
100%
Floral
99%
Yellow floral
76%
Herbal
76%
Aromatic
75%
Woody
69%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
springfallsummer
About
1881 by Cerruti is a Floral fragrance for women. 1881 was launched in 1995. The nose behind this fragrance is Claire Cain Miller. Top notes are Mimosa, Iris, Rose, Freesia, Violet, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Bergamot; middle notes are Chamomile, Iris, Narcissus, Galbanum, Geranium, Coriander, Jasmine, Brazilian Rosewood, Orange Blossom and Tuberose; base notes are Musk, Sandalwood, Cedar, Vanilla and Amber. Fragrance that became a classic of this designer’s house was launched in 1995. Nino Cerruti, was known as "the youngest of the great classics," opened the first Cerruti boutique in Paris in 1967, on rue Royale. The first women's line appeared in 1976, achieving the reputation of impeccably elegant style. Cerutti perfumes are made of finest high-quality materials. That is why the perfumer chose a "fleur de lin" note that is Nino Cerruti's signature flower. Perfume was created by Claire Cain. Bottle is designed by Serge Mansau.
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Notes
Top
HiacynthGalbanumBergamotOrange Blossom
Heart
CarnationOrris RootNarcissusJasmineMimosaVioletRose
Base
OakmossMuskSandalwoodCedarAmber
Accords
Floral
100%
Green
93%
Powdery
89%
Woody
86%
Earthy
74%
Mossy
70%
Performance
LongevityModerate
SillageModerate
Best Seasons
fallspringwinter
About
Zen Original by Shiseido is a Chypre fragrance for women. Zen Original was launched in 1964. The nose behind this fragrance is Josephine Catapano. Top notes are Hiacynth, Galbanum, Bergamot and Orange Blossom; middle notes are Carnation, Orris Root, Narcissus, Jasmine, Mimosa, Violet and Rose; base notes are Oakmoss, Musk, Sandalwood, Cedar and Amber. Zen is the first Shiseido’s perfume released at the world market. It was created in 1964 in a black bottle with a floral pattern. This is an intensive floral scent, with hyacinth, orange blossom, jasmine, mimose, daffodil, violet and woody-musky base, which is not produced anymore. A newer, modern version was launched in 2000 and the creator is Nathalie Lorson. This version is lighter, more pellucid, with a general resemblance with the original. The bottle of the second Zen is white. The third version of Zen was created in 2007 by Michel Almairac of Robertet. Top notes: bergamot, galbanum and orange blossom. Heart: jasmine, rose, violet, narcissus, hyacinth, carnation, orris root and mimosas. Base: sandalwood, cedar, oak moss, amber and musk.
Notes in Common
48% sharedShared (12)
MimosaRoseVioletJasmineBergamotNarcissusGalbanumOrange BlossomMuskSandalwoodCedarAmber
Only in 1881
IrisFreesiaLily-of-the-ValleyChamomileGeraniumCorianderBrazilian RosewoodTuberoseVanilla
Only in Zen Original
HiacynthCarnationOrris RootOakmoss
Rating
3.86vs4.20
Ratings
9,061vs451
Concentration
EDPvsEDP
Launch Year
1995vs1964
Which should I buy?
Zen Original is the community's favourite of the two.
- Zen Original is rated higher by the community: 4.20 from 451 ratings, against 3.86 from 9,061.
- Longevity votes for both lean "moderate".
- Sillage is comparable: "moderate" is the most common vote for both.
- 1881 is voted best for spring; Zen Original for fall.
Buy Zen Original if you want the higher-rated option; pick 1881 if its note profile reads closer to what you already love wearing.