Fragrance comparison

1988 vs Calabria

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 75 ratings analysed

4 wins

1988

Floris

4.1369 votes

Rank #16,142 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

41%scent match

Some overlap

Calabria

Clair de Lune

3.336 votes

Rank #71,192 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1988 takes 4 of 4 categories.

1988
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Calabria
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

19884/4

Calabria0/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1988Floris

CalabriaClair de Lune

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 33%Had 10%Want 57%

3.33/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 17%Had 6%Want 77%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

17%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

17%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

Longevity1988

Sillage1988

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value44

Category winner1988Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green92%

citrus84%

woody77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

white floral88%

marine77%

aromatic65%

fresh spicy53%

lavender42%

Scent match41%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green NotesGalbanumBergamotLemonGrapefruitCassis

Heart

IrisJasmineRosemaryRoseThyme

Base

VetiverSandalwoodMuskAmber

Top30 to 45 minutes

BergamotGrapefruitMandarinOrangeLimeBlackcurrantLemon

Heart2 to 3 hours

Aquatic notesJasmineLavenderYuzuOrange BlossomIrisLemongrassMoss

Base4 to 6 hours

CedarwoodBenzoinVerbenaSandalwoodPatchouliVanillaVetiverMusk

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Grapefruit and Iris. Durations are only published for Calabria, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Spring40

Summer100

Fall20

Winter0

Day100

Night20

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex29

Women10

Men20

Unisex40

Women40

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,142

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#71,192

PerfumerNot listed

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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Calabria by Clair de Lune brings a brisk wash of Mediterranean citrus into daily wear. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of lemon, bergamot, grapefruit, and mandarin, sweetened lightly by blackcurrant and orange. As the opening settles, marine and aquatic notes mix with herbal thyme, lavender, and gentle orange b…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1988 or Calabria?

1988 takes 4 of 4 categories. 1988 is rated 4.13/5 from 69 votes; Calabria is rated 3.33/5 from 6 votes. Choose 1988 for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Calabria for a citrus and white floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1988 or Calabria?

They last about the same: 1988 71/100, Calabria 70/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 1988 or Calabria?

1988 projects furthest (1988 64/100, Calabria 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1988 and Calabria smell similar?

Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Grapefruit and Iris.

Is 1988 or Calabria better for summer or winter?

Calabria suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1988 and Calabria?

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. Calabria has top notes of Bergamot, Grapefruit, Mandarin and Orange, heart notes of Aquatic notes, Jasmine, Lavender and Yuzu, a base of Cedarwood, Benzoin, Verbena and Sandalwood.