Fragrance comparison

1988 vs Zaad Expedition Splash

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 72 ratings analysed

4 wins

1988

Floris

4.1369 votes

Rank #16,142 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

55%scent match

Closely related

Zaad Expedition Splash

O Boticário

4.333 votes

Rank #56,260 WoodyAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1988 takes 4 of 4 categories.

1988
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Zaad Expedition Splash
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

19884/4

Zaad Expedition Splash0/4

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

Zaad Expedition SplashO Boticário

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 33%Had 10%Want 57%

4.33/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 60%Had 35%Want 5%

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

33%Love

67%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity40

〰 Sillage42

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

Longevity1988

Sillage1988

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value38

Category winner1988Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

green92%

citrus84%

woody77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

woody100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

aquatic69%

metallic61%

Scent match55%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Green NotesGalbanumBergamotLemonGrapefruitCassis

Heart

IrisJasmineRosemaryRoseThyme

Base

VetiverSandalwoodMuskAmber

Top

Water NotesGinBergamotOrangeThymeMandarin OrangeGrapefruitApple

Heart

Black PepperSageRosemaryOakNutmegVioletRose

Base

VetiverMetallic notesPatchouliCedarSandalwoodMuskLeatherAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Grapefruit, Rosemary and Rose. 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–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night100

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#56,260

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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Zaad Expedition Splash by O Boticário delivers an immediate blast of fizzy gin, crisp bergamot, and juicy green apple over cool aquatic water notes. It feels like stepping into a brisk morning breeze with a chilled citrus drink in hand. As the splash settles on your skin, garden fresh rosemary, clean sage, and cracked…

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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 Zaad Expedition Splash?

1988 takes 4 of 4 categories. 1988 is rated 4.13/5 from 69 votes; Zaad Expedition Splash is rated 4.33/5 from 3 votes. Choose 1988 for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Zaad Expedition Splash for a woody and aromatic character. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, 1988 or Zaad Expedition Splash?

1988 lasts longest (1988 71/100, Zaad Expedition Splash 40/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1988 or Zaad Expedition Splash?

1988 projects furthest (1988 64/100, Zaad Expedition Splash 42/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1988 and Zaad Expedition Splash smell similar?

Closely related: a 55% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and citrus accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Grapefruit, Rosemary and Rose.

Is 1988 or Zaad Expedition Splash better for summer or winter?

Zaad Expedition Splash suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1988 and Zaad Expedition Splash?

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 Splash has top notes of Water Notes, Gin, Bergamot and Orange, heart notes of Black Pepper, Sage, Rosemary and Oak, a base of Vetiver, Metallic notes, Patchouli and Cedar.