Fragrance comparison

1988 vs Lyn Harris Le Cologne

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 71 ratings analysed

1988

Floris

4.1369 votes

Rank #14,371 AromaticGreen

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62%scent match

Closely related

Lyn Harris Le Cologne

Marks & Spencer

5.002 votes

Rank #33,332 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

1988
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Lyn Harris Le Cologne
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

19882/4

Lyn Harris Le Cologne2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Lyn Harris Le Cologne
Sillage & projection: 1988
Value for money: Lyn Harris Le Cologne
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

Lyn Harris Le CologneMarks & Spencer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 33%Had 10%Want 57%

5.00/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityLyn Harris Le Cologne

Sillage1988

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value75

Category winnerLyn Harris Le CologneBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green92%

citrus84%

woody77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

aromatic83%

fresh spicy65%

woody48%

amber30%

Scent match62%Closely related · 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

Top20-30 mins

Sicilian BergamotOrangeLemon

Heart2-3 hrs

RosemaryThyme

Base5-6 hrs

AmberVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Rosemary and Thyme. Durations are only published for Lyn Harris Le Cologne, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer100

Fall67

Winter0

Day100

Night26

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex29

Women10

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

Casual 39%Work 36%Date 16%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,371

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#33,332

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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…

Reviews →

Spraying Lyn Harris Le Cologne feels like crushing fresh citrus rinds between your fingers on a bright morning. Sharp Sicilian bergamot and bitter Seville orange hit your nose right away, backed by an authentic, juicy lemon that cuts through humid air. Within ten minutes, the initial solvent lift calms down as aromati…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1988 or Lyn Harris Le Cologne?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. 1988 is rated 4.13/5 from 69 votes; Lyn Harris Le Cologne is rated 5.00/5 from 2 votes. Choose 1988 for a aromatic and green character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Lyn Harris Le Cologne for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1988 or Lyn Harris Le Cologne?

They last about the same: Lyn Harris Le Cologne 73/100, 1988 71/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, 1988 or Lyn Harris Le Cologne?

1988 projects furthest (1988 64/100, Lyn Harris Le Cologne 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1988 and Lyn Harris Le Cologne smell similar?

Closely related: a 62% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Rosemary and Thyme.

Is 1988 or Lyn Harris Le Cologne better for summer or winter?

Lyn Harris Le Cologne suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1988 and Lyn Harris Le Cologne?

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. Lyn Harris Le Cologne has top notes of Sicilian Bergamot, Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Rosemary and Thyme, a base of Amber and Vetiver.