Fragrance comparison

1988 vs Shaman Mystic

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 83 ratings analysed

4 wins

1988

Floris

4.1369 votes

Rank #16,142 AromaticGreen

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68%scent match

Closely related

Shaman Mystic

Arno Sorel

3.8614 votes

Rank #59,148 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1988 takes 4 of 5 categories.

1988
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Shaman Mystic
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

19884/5

Shaman Mystic1/5

Ratings & consensus: 1988
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1988
Sillage & projection: 1988
Value for money: Shaman Mystic
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

Shaman MysticArno Sorel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 33%Had 10%Want 57%

3.86/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 48%Had 15%Want 37%

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

29%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

21%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

Longevity1988

Sillage1988

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value63

Category winnerShaman MysticBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green92%

citrus84%

woody77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

woody84%

fresh spicy77%

earthy69%

green61%

Scent match68%Closely related · both aromatic, citrus 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

Top

LemonBergamotGrapefruit

Heart

GalbanumIrisLavenderNutmeg

Base

VetiverPatchouliAmberCedarVanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Bergamot, Lemon and Grapefruit. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Spring89

Summer67

Fall100

Winter56

Day100

Night43

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex29

Women10

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,142

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#59,148

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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Shaman Mystic opens bright and sharp with lemon, bergamot and grapefruit, then settles into a greener, slightly powdery heart of galbanum, iris, lavender and nutmeg. The dry-down brings vetiver, patchouli, cedar and soft amber warmth. It usually reads as a fresh woody aromatic for men, better suited to daytime and mil…

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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 Shaman Mystic?

1988 takes 4 of 5 categories. 1988 is rated 4.13/5 from 69 votes; Shaman Mystic is rated 3.86/5 from 14 votes. Choose 1988 for a aromatic and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Shaman Mystic for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1988 or Shaman Mystic?

1988 lasts longest (1988 71/100, Shaman Mystic 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1988 or Shaman Mystic?

1988 projects furthest (1988 64/100, Shaman Mystic 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1988 and Shaman Mystic smell similar?

Closely related: a 68% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, citrus and woody accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Bergamot, Lemon and Grapefruit.

Is 1988 or Shaman Mystic better for summer or winter?

Shaman Mystic suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1988 and Shaman Mystic?

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. Shaman Mystic has top notes of Lemon, Bergamot and Grapefruit, heart notes of Galbanum, Iris, Lavender and Nutmeg, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli, Amber and Cedar.