Fragrance comparison

1988 vs Bel Respiro Eau de Parfum

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 30 Oct 2026 607 ratings analysed

5 wins

1988

Floris

4.1369 votes

Rank #15,203 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

Bel Respiro Eau de Parfum

Chanel

4.12538 votes

Rank #29,629 GreenFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1988 takes 5 of 7 categories.

1988
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Bel Respiro Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a green and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

19885/7

Bel Respiro Eau de Parfum2/7

Ratings & consensus: Bel Respiro Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: 1988
Longevity: 1988
Sillage & projection: 1988
Value for money: 1988
Versatility: Bel Respiro Eau de Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1988

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

1988Floris

Bel Respiro Eau de ParfumChanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 33%Had 10%Want 57%

4.12/ 5 · 538 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerBel Respiro Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

41%Love

41%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

69 votes

42%Love

39%Like

9%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

538 votes

Category winner1988Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

Longevity1988

Sillage1988

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value33

Category winner1988Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green92%

citrus84%

woody77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

green100%

floral83%

fresh65%

leather48%

aromatic30%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both green and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

Green NotesGalbanumBergamotLemonGrapefruitCassis

Heart

IrisJasmineRosemaryRoseThyme

Base

VetiverSandalwoodMuskAmber

Notes

Green NotesGrassFloral NotesLeatherGalbanumRosemary

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Galbanum and Rosemary. Durations are only published for Bel Respiro Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer80

Fall39

Winter22

Day100

Night27

Category winnerBel Respiro Eau de ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex29

Women10

Men4

Unisex65

Women30

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,203

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#29,629

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1988Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Floris 1988 launches with a sharp, green snap of galbanum coupled with bright bergamot and tangy cassis. The opening feels crisp, cooling, and herbaceous on the skin. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus bite relaxes into a powdery heart where iris and quiet rose soften the botanical herbal edges. As the scent se…

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Bel Respiro Eau de Parfum captures the scent of an open meadow after a sudden morning rain. Crisp galbanum leads the charge with an unmistakable snap of crushed green stems and bitter sap. You immediately notice sweetgrass and fresh herbal rosemary cutting through the cool air. Soft, translucent floral notes follow qu…

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InformationalRead bothTaste is personal

How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1988 or Bel Respiro Eau de Parfum?

1988 takes 5 of 7 categories. 1988 is rated 4.13/5 from 69 votes; Bel Respiro Eau de Parfum is rated 4.12/5 from 538 votes. Choose 1988 for a aromatic and green character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Bel Respiro Eau de Parfum for a green and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1988 or Bel Respiro Eau de Parfum?

1988 lasts longest (1988 71/100, Bel Respiro Eau de Parfum 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1988 or Bel Respiro Eau de Parfum?

1988 projects furthest (1988 64/100, Bel Respiro Eau de Parfum 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1988 and Bel Respiro Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Galbanum and Rosemary.

Is 1988 or Bel Respiro Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1988 is the stronger pick. For winter, Bel Respiro Eau de Parfum is the stronger pick. Bel Respiro Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1988 and Bel Respiro Eau de Parfum?

1988 has top notes of Green Notes, Galbanum, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Rosemary and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber. Bel Respiro Eau de Parfum features Green Notes, Grass, Floral Notes, Leather and Galbanum.