The story of Cerruti began in 1881 in Biella, Italy, when the brothers Antonio, Quintino and Stefano Cerruti founded a factory for fine woolen fabrics, Lanificio Fratelli Cerruti. In 1967 their heir Nino Cerruti opened the brand's first boutique on Place de la Madeleine in Paris and presented his own collections, and the young Giorgio Armani began his career with him.

The brand started creating perfumes early on. The first, Nino Cerruti for men, was launched in the late 1970s, and the greatest success came with the scents named after the year of the brand's founding: Cerruti 1881 Pour Homme and Cerruti 1881 Pour Femme, recognizable by their bottles with a distinctive, slightly rounded shape. Among the newer men's versions are 1881 Silver and 1881 Silver Night.

Cerruti perfumes are elegant, understated and carry a classic Italian refinement that makes them suitable for every day.