1988 vs Insurrection II Pure Extreme
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
54%scent match
Some overlap
Reyane Tradition
Rank #11,340 WoodyVanilla
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Insurrection II Pure Extreme takes 4 of 7 categories.
1988Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Insurrection II Pure ExtremeChoose it for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
19883/7
Insurrection II Pure Extreme4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- 1988
- Community sentiment
- Insurrection II Pure Extreme
- Longevity
- 1988
- Sillage & projection
- 1988
- Value for money
- Insurrection II Pure Extreme
- Versatility
- Insurrection II Pure Extreme
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Insurrection II Pure Extreme
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
1988FlorisInsurrection II Pure ExtremeReyane TraditionWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.13/ 5 · 69 votes
Have 33%Had 10%Want 57%
4.04/ 5 · 57 votes
Have 52%Had 6%Want 43%
Category winner1988Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
41%Like
10%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
69 votes
30%Love
52%Like
14%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
44 votes
Category winnerInsurrection II Pure ExtremeMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity1988
Sillage1988
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerInsurrection II Pure ExtremeBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
green92%
citrus84%
woody77%
powdery69%
fresh spicy61%
woody100%
vanilla92%
citrus84%
powdery77%
aromatic69%
musky61%
Scent match54%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Green NotesGalbanumBergamotLemonGrapefruitCassis
Heart
IrisJasmineRosemaryRoseThyme
Base
VetiverSandalwoodMuskAmber
Top
BergamotCassisAppleThymeLemonGrapefruitPineapple
Heart
VanillaPatchouliCade oilVetiverCardamom
Base
MuskCedarCashmeranAmber
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Grapefruit and Cassis. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer83
Fall0
Winter21
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer91
Fall81
Winter31
Day100
Night84
Category winnerInsurrection II Pure ExtremeMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#16,142
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#11,340
PerfumerNejla Barbir
Launched—
Reviews16
Category winnerInsurrection II Pure ExtremeHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFloris 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…
Reviews →Insurrection II Pure Extreme is a woody, vanilla-forward fragrance that balances sharp citrus and pineapple with a grounded patchouli and cedar base. Designed for the man who values versatility, it acts as a reliable daily reach in moderate temperatures, offering a clean, modern profile that stays anchored on the skin…
Reviews →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 Insurrection II Pure Extreme?
Insurrection II Pure Extreme takes 4 of 7 categories. 1988 is rated 4.13/5 from 69 votes; Insurrection II Pure Extreme is rated 4.04/5 from 57 votes. Choose 1988 for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Insurrection II Pure Extreme for a woody and vanilla character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, 1988 or Insurrection II Pure Extreme?
1988 lasts longest (1988 71/100, Insurrection II Pure Extreme 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 1988 or Insurrection II Pure Extreme?
1988 projects furthest (1988 64/100, Insurrection II Pure Extreme 58/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 1988 and Insurrection II Pure Extreme smell similar?
Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Grapefruit and Cassis.
Is 1988 or Insurrection II Pure Extreme better for summer or winter?
For summer, Insurrection II Pure Extreme is the stronger pick. For winter, Insurrection II Pure Extreme is the stronger pick. Insurrection II Pure Extreme suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1988 and Insurrection II Pure Extreme?
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. Insurrection II Pure Extreme has top notes of Bergamot, Cassis, Apple and Thyme, heart notes of Vanilla, Patchouli, Cade oil and Vetiver, a base of Musk, Cedar, Cashmeran and Amber.
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