Cerruti 1881 Essentiel: released in 2018, citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy, about 5h on skin, projection 6/10, sillage 4/10. The alternatives below are matched to that profile.
The closest Cerruti 1881 Essentiel dupe we found is Banana Republic 78 Vintage Green — 82% match, about $25 (estimate) versus about $30 for a 100 ml bottle.
The five closest scent matches — the best Cerruti 1881 Essentiel dupes we found, ranked by opening & dry-down similarity:
| # | Alternative | Scent match | Est. price (100 ml) | Longevity vs Cerruti 1881 Essentiel | Projection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Banana Republic 78 Vintage Green | 82% | about $25* (−17%) | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 2 | Karl Lagerfeld Bois de Vetiver | 78% | about $30 | 5h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 3 | Salvador Dali Sunrise in Cadaques Pour Homme | 75% | about $30 | 5h vs 5h | 6/10 |
| 4 | Brocard Листья томата и черной смородины - Tomato and Black Currant Leaves | 72% | about $15 (−50%) | 3h vs 5h | 5/10 |
| 5 | Lalique Encre Noire Sport | 72% | about $75* (+150%) | 6h vs 5h | 7/10 |
Shares a crisp, green, and aromatic character reminiscent of Cerruti 1881 Essentiel, focusing on fresh herbal and citrus notes.
It shares its green, citrus and woody accords with Cerruti 1881 Essentiel, opens on Bergamot and Mandarin Orange too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,592 community ratings.
Leans into the woody and earthy vetiver profile found in Cerruti 1881 Essentiel, offering a clean and aromatic experience.
It shares its citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords with Cerruti 1881 Essentiel, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 1,630 community ratings.
Captures a similar Mediterranean aromatic and citrus-forward vibe, evoking the fresh and herbal spirit of Cerruti 1881 Essentiel.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and woody accords with Cerruti 1881 Essentiel, opens on Grapefruit too, lasts about 5h against 5h and carries 118 community ratings.
Highlights the green, herbal, and earthy facets that define the heart and base of Cerruti 1881 Essentiel.
It shares its aromatic, fresh spicy and green accords with Cerruti 1881 Essentiel, lasts about 3h against 5h and carries 836 community ratings.
While more aquatic, it shares the prominent vetiver and aromatic woody structure that makes Cerruti 1881 Essentiel a versatile masculine scent.
It shares its woody, aromatic and citrus accords with Cerruti 1881 Essentiel, opens on Grapefruit and Bergamot too, lasts about 6h against 5h and carries 6,974 community ratings.
Brocard Листья томата и черной смородины - Tomato and Black Currant Leaves, at about $15 for 100 ml (estimate) — around 50% less than Cerruti 1881 Essentiel.
Lalique Encre Noire Sport, at about 6h on skin, against about 5h for Cerruti 1881 Essentiel.
Banana Republic 78 Vintage Green, at 82% overall scent match across the opening and the dry-down.
At 4 sprays a day — about 146 ml a year — Banana Republic 78 Vintage Green saves you about $5 a year against Cerruti 1881 Essentiel. Assumes 100 ml bottles on both sides; prices are estimates.
Across 2,358 originals, the median designer bottle is $120 and its closest match $30 — the Dupe Report 2026.
On an 8-hour day, none of the 5 last a full 8 hours. Lalique Encre Noire Sport comes closest at 5.9h, so it needs one re-spray to cover the day.
Cerruti 1881 Essentiel notes, performance and price
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Updated 2026-08-24.