1988 vs Zaad Expedition
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
63%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
1988 takes 5 of 7 categories.
1988Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Zaad ExpeditionChoose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.
19885/7
Zaad Expedition2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Zaad Expedition
- Community sentiment
- Zaad Expedition
- Longevity
- 1988
- Sillage & projection
- 1988
- Value for money
- 1988
- Versatility
- 1988
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- 1988
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
1988FlorisZaad ExpeditionO BoticárioWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.13/ 5 · 69 votes
Have 33%Had 10%Want 57%
4.26/ 5 · 705 votes
Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%
Category winnerZaad ExpeditionRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate41%Love
41%Like
10%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate
69 votes
50%Love
33%Like
11%Ok
5%Dislike
1%Hate
705 votes
Category winnerZaad ExpeditionMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity1988
Sillage1988
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner1988Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by botharomatic100%
green92%
citrus84%
woody77%
powdery69%
fresh spicy61%
woody100%
aromatic91%
citrus83%
fresh spicy74%
green65%
aquatic56%
Scent match63%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Green NotesGalbanumBergamotLemonGrapefruitCassis
Heart
IrisJasmineRosemaryRoseThyme
Base
VetiverSandalwoodMuskAmber
Top
GinWater NotesGreen NotesBergamotOrangeMandarin OrangeGrapefruitApple
Heart
SageOakBlack PepperRosemaryNutmegVioletRose
Base
VetiverMetallic notesWoodsy NotesCedarSandalwoodPatchouliMuskLeather
InformationalShared notesGreen Notes, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Rosemary. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer83
Fall0
Winter21
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter28
Day–
Night–
Category winner1988Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#16,142
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#27,141
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winner1988Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotFloris 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 →Zaad Expedition by O Boticário is a crisp, bracing woody aromatic fragrance built for everyday confidence. The scent opens with an icy splash of gin and sparkling bergamot, accented by cool water notes and tart grapefruit. As it settles on the skin, an earthy blend of sage, rosemary, and black pepper adds a clean herb…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, 1988 or Zaad Expedition?
1988 takes 5 of 7 categories. 1988 is rated 4.13/5 from 69 votes; Zaad Expedition is rated 4.26/5 from 705 votes. Choose 1988 for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Zaad Expedition for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, 1988 or Zaad Expedition?
They last about the same: 1988 71/100, Zaad Expedition 69/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, 1988 or Zaad Expedition?
1988 projects furthest (1988 64/100, Zaad Expedition 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 1988 and Zaad Expedition smell similar?
Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Green Notes, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Rosemary.
Is 1988 or Zaad Expedition better for summer or winter?
For summer, 1988 is the stronger pick. For winter, Zaad Expedition is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 1988 and Zaad Expedition?
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. Zaad Expedition has top notes of Gin, Water Notes, Green Notes and Bergamot, heart notes of Sage, Oak, Black Pepper and Rosemary, a base of Vetiver, Metallic notes, Woodsy Notes and Cedar.
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