Fragrance comparison

1988 vs Menthe Vétiver

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 1 ratings analysed

1 wins

1988

Riggs

4.001 votes

Rank #67,763 AromaticFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

56%scent match

Closely related

Menthe Vétiver

Marcus Spurway

—0 votes

Rank #73,994 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1988 takes 1 of 1 categories.

1988
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh spicy character. Wins on fragranxe ranking.
Menthe Vétiver
Choose it for a aromatic and green character.

19881/1

Menthe Vétiver0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
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

1988Riggs

Menthe VétiverMarcus Spurway

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 0%Had 20%Want 80%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh spicy91%

citrus83%

woody74%

warm spicy65%

earthy56%

aromatic100%

green88%

woody77%

earthy65%

fresh spicy53%

lavender42%

Scent match56%Closely related · both aromatic, woody and fresh spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GrapefruitBergamotPepper

Heart

LavenderGeraniumThyme

Base

PatchouliVetiverTonka

Top15-30 mins

PeppermintMugwort

Heart2-4 hrs

LavenderGeranium

Base6-8 hrs

VetiverPatchouli

InformationalShared notesLavender, Geranium, Patchouli and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Menthe Vétiver, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,763

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#73,994

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1988Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1988 by Riggs is a fresh aromatic men's scent built around citrus, pepper, lavender and earthy woods. It opens bright and sharp, then settles into a cleaner herbal heart before patchouli, vetiver and tonka add warmth. On paper, it looks suited to daytime wear and easy, polished use. Sample first if you are sensitive …

Reviews →

Marcus Spurway Menthe Vétiver captures the invigorating sensation of crushed garden peppermint leaves blended with crisp outdoor greenery. From the very first spray, a sharp rush of cooling peppermint and herbal mugwort awakens your senses, delivering an instant burst of clean morning freshness. As the initial cool br…

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.

Do 1988 and Menthe Vétiver smell similar?

Closely related: a 56% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Lavender, Geranium, Patchouli and Vetiver.

Is 1988 or Menthe Vétiver better for summer or winter?

1988 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1988 and Menthe Vétiver?

1988 has top notes of Grapefruit, Bergamot and Pepper, heart notes of Lavender, Geranium and Thyme, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver and Tonka. Menthe Vétiver has top notes of Peppermint and Mugwort, heart notes of Lavender and Geranium, a base of Vetiver and Patchouli.