Fragrance comparison

1988 vs Lippizan

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 315 ratings analysed

5 wins

1988

Floris

4.1369 votes

Rank #16,142 AromaticGreen

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42%scent match

Some overlap

Lippizan

Parfums de Marly

3.85246 votes

Rank #10,779 AromaticWoody

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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 ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring.
Lippizan
Choose it for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

19885/7

Lippizan2/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

1988Floris

LippizanParfums de Marly

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 33%Had 10%Want 57%

3.85/ 5 · 246 votes

Have 32%Had 15%Want 53%

Category winner1988Rating 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

39%Love

34%Like

4%Ok

20%Dislike

3%Hate

246 votes

Category winner1988Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

Longevity1988

SillageLippizan

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value38

Category winner1988Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green92%

citrus84%

woody77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

woody90%

earthy80%

mossy70%

soft spicy60%

leather50%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green NotesGalbanumBergamotLemonGrapefruitCassis

Heart

IrisJasmineRosemaryRoseThyme

Base

VetiverSandalwoodMuskAmber

Top20-30 mins

Clary SageThymeTarragonCardamomAmalfi LemonBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

GalbanumVetiverVirginia CedarRoseJasmineIrisPatchouli

Base6-8+ hrs

oak mossLeatherMuskAmberVanille

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Bergamot, Iris and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Lippizan, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter88

Day100

Night49

Category winner1988Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex29

Women10

Men76

Unisex16

Women8

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,142

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#10,779

PerfumerSidonie Lancesseur

Launched—

Reviews29

Category winnerLippizanHigher 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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Parfums de Marly Lippizan takes masculine perfumery straight back to the uncompromising glory of vintage chypres. The initial spray hits hard. Crisp Amalfi lemon and bitter bergamot collide with dry culinary herbs like thyme and clary sage, delivering an immediate herbal punch. As the citrus flash fades, the heart rev…

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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 Lippizan?

1988 takes 5 of 7 categories. 1988 is rated 4.13/5 from 69 votes; Lippizan is rated 3.85/5 from 246 votes. Choose 1988 for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring. Choose Lippizan for a aromatic and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1988 or Lippizan?

1988 lasts longest (1988 71/100, Lippizan 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1988 or Lippizan?

Projection is very close: Lippizan 65/100, 1988 64/100 for sillage.

Do 1988 and Lippizan smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Bergamot, Iris and Jasmine.

Is 1988 or Lippizan better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1988 is the stronger pick. For winter, Lippizan is the stronger pick. Lippizan suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1988 and Lippizan?

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. Lippizan has top notes of Clary Sage, Thyme, Tarragon and Cardamom, heart notes of Galbanum, Vetiver, Virginia Cedar and Rose, a base of oak moss, Leather, Musk and Amber.