Fragrance comparison

1988 vs Whisky Finest

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 77 ratings analysed

2 wins

1988

Floris

4.1369 votes

Rank #14,549 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

Whisky Finest

Evaflor

3.758 votes

Rank #58,130 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1988 takes 2 of 3 categories.

1988
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Whisky Finest
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

19882/3

Whisky Finest1/3

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

Whisky FinestEvaflor

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 33%Had 10%Want 57%

3.75/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 13%Had 42%Want 46%

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

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%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

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

Longevity1988

SillageWhisky Finest

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green92%

citrus84%

woody77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

white floral100%

musky92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

rose69%

amber61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green NotesGalbanumBergamotLemonGrapefruitCassis

Heart

IrisJasmineRosemaryRoseThyme

Base

VetiverSandalwoodMuskAmber

Top15-30 mins

LemonRose

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineIris

Base5-7 hrs

MuskAmber

InformationalShared notesLemon, Iris, Jasmine and Rose. Durations are only published for Whisky Finest, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer83

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Spring57

Summer14

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night28

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men62

Unisex29

Women10

Not enough votes yet

Casual 42%Work 38%Date 11%Party 8%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#14,549

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#58,130

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…

Reviews →

Whisky Finest by Evaflor opens with an immediate flash of brisk lemon and fresh rose petals. You notice the citrus right away. Within fifteen minutes, the tart opening softens into creamy jasmine and a distinctly powdery iris note. Clean white musk and warm amber settle underneath to provide a smooth, cozy skin base. …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1988 or Whisky Finest?

1988 takes 2 of 3 categories. 1988 is rated 4.13/5 from 69 votes; Whisky Finest is rated 3.75/5 from 8 votes. Choose 1988 for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring. Choose Whisky Finest for a white floral and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1988 or Whisky Finest?

1988 lasts longest (1988 71/100, Whisky Finest 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1988 or Whisky Finest?

Whisky Finest projects furthest (Whisky Finest 69/100, 1988 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1988 and Whisky Finest smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Lemon, Iris, Jasmine and Rose.

Is 1988 or Whisky Finest better for summer or winter?

Whisky Finest suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1988 and Whisky Finest?

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. Whisky Finest has top notes of Lemon and Rose, heart notes of Jasmine and Iris, a base of Musk and Amber.