Fragrance comparison

1988 vs Volakas

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 77 ratings analysed

1988

Floris

4.1369 votes

Rank #16,142 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

51%scent match

Some overlap

Volakas

Aurora Scents

3.008 votes

Rank #71,591 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Volakas
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

19882/4

Volakas2/4

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

VolakasAurora Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 33%Had 10%Want 57%

3.00/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 53%Had 12%Want 35%

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

13%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

38%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate50

Category winners

LongevityVolakas

Sillage1988

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value81

Category winnerVolakasBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green92%

citrus84%

woody77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

aromatic100%

fresh spicy90%

woody80%

warm spicy70%

earthy60%

green50%

Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody 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

Top

GalbanumRosemaryThymeViolet Leaf

Heart

CuminCardamomPatchouliIrisPink PepperNutmegGeranium

Base

VetiverAmberLeatherCedarwoodOakmossIncense

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Iris, Rosemary and Thyme. 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–

Spring40

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex29

Women10

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#16,142

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#71,591

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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Volakas by Aurora Scents presents as a sharp, leather-forward fragrance for men. It opens with a herbal blast of galbanum, rosemary, and thyme, grounding itself in a robust woody base. Designed for cooler weather, this 2022 release brings an earthy, aromatic presence that stands out during fall evenings or professiona…

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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 Volakas?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. 1988 is rated 4.13/5 from 69 votes; Volakas is rated 3.00/5 from 8 votes. Choose 1988 for a aromatic and green character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Volakas for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on longevity and value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, 1988 or Volakas?

Volakas lasts longest (Volakas 75/100, 1988 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1988 or Volakas?

1988 projects furthest (1988 64/100, Volakas 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1988 and Volakas smell similar?

Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Iris, Rosemary and Thyme.

Is 1988 or Volakas better for summer or winter?

Volakas suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1988 and Volakas?

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. Volakas has top notes of Galbanum, Rosemary, Thyme and Violet Leaf, heart notes of Cumin, Cardamom, Patchouli and Iris, a base of Vetiver, Amber, Leather and Cedarwood.