1881 Bella Notte Woman Cerruti

For Women
Eau de Parfum
Year: 2014

At a glance

Is 1881 Bella Notte Woman Cerruti worth trying?

1881 Bella Notte Woman by Cerruti is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women.

Best match
Casual, Office wear in Spring, Summer
Performance feel
Moderate longevity with Moderate sillage
Signature profile
citrus, musky, white floral with Blackberry, Bergamot, Orange Blossom

The first impression

1881 Bella Notte Woman by Cerruti is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance for women. 1881 Bella Notte Woman was launched in 2014. The nose behind this fragrance is Aurélien Guichard. Top notes are Blackberry and Bergamot; middle note is Orange Blossom; base notes are Musk, Vanilla and Amber.

What shapes the scent

citrus 100%
musky 85%
white floral 70%
fruity 60%
sweet 50%
powdery 40%
vanilla 35%
amber 30%
animalic 25%
fresh spicy 20%

The perfumer behind it

Aurélien Guichard

Aurélien Guichard

Aurélien Guichard is a French perfumer and the creative director of Givaudan's prestigious Fragrance Division, known for his deep expertise in natural ingredients. His style balances modern minimalism with rich, textured accords, often highlighting woody, aromatic, or green notes with unexpected contrasts. He created the iconic Bond No 9 Chinatown, a bold floral gourmand, and the crisp, verdant Azzaro Aqua Verde, demonstrating his range from opulent to fresh. Guichard's work has helped define contemporary luxury perfumery through its refined yet accessible character.

Notes pyramid

Top Notes

First impression · 15-30 min

Blackberry Blackberry
Bergamot Bergamot

Heart Notes

Core character · 2-4 hours

Orange Blossom Orange Blossom

Base Notes

Lasting impression · 4+ hours

Musk Musk
Vanilla Vanilla
Amber Amber

The mood it creates

The Innocent Archetype: Portrait of 1881 Bella Notte Woman Cerruti

Essence

Bella Notte Woman is a hymn to simplicity, a moonlit stroll through sun-warmed fields. Blackberry and bergamot sparkle like dew, while musk and amber hum a lullaby. This fragrance belongs to those who find grace in the uncomplicated, whose joy is as effortless as orange blossoms opening at dusk.

Style & Aesthetic

They favor linen shifts and bare feet, their hair tousled by sea breezes. Their home is whitewashed and airy, with bowls of ripe fruit on wooden tables. The scent’s citrus and white floral notes mirror their preference for clarity over clutter.

Philosophy & Values

They trust in kindness as a radical act. The vanilla’s sweetness isn’t naive-it’s a choice to see goodness first. They believe in slowing down, in the amber’s slow burn rather than the sparkler’s flash.

Relationships

They draw people weary of pretense. Lovers bring them wildflowers; friends confess secrets under starry skies. Their moderate sillage reflects their dislike of overwhelming others-they’re present but never pushy.

Lifestyle

Mornings are for market baskets and handwritten letters. Evenings end with chamomile tea and a single candle. The musk’s softness mirrors their unassuming routines, a life lived in lowercase letters.

Shadow

Their optimism can blind them to darkness. The blackberry’s tartness warns that sweetness alone won’t sustain them. They risk being trampled by those who mistake gentleness for weakness.

Conclusion

Bella Notte Woman is a sigh in bottle form-a reminder that purity, like orange blossoms, is fleeting but worth cherishing.