Fragrance comparison

1989 vs Florid Berry Fancy

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 127 ratings analysed

5 wins

1989

Theodoros Kalotinis

3.55101 votes

Rank #30,267 FruityFresh Spicy

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42%scent match

Some overlap

Florid Berry Fancy

The Chef's

3.3126 votes

Rank #45,464 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1989 takes 5 of 7 categories.

1989
Choose it for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Florid Berry Fancy
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

19895/7

Florid Berry Fancy2/7

Ratings & consensus: 1989
Community sentiment: 1989
Longevity: 1989
Sillage & projection: 1989
Value for money: Florid Berry Fancy
Versatility: Florid Berry Fancy
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1989

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

1989Theodoros Kalotinis

Florid Berry FancyThe Chef's

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 101 votes

Have 40%Had 10%Want 50%

3.31/ 5 · 26 votes

Have 54%Had 22%Want 24%

Category winner1989Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

33%Love

25%Like

16%Ok

19%Dislike

8%Hate

101 votes

12%Love

46%Like

8%Ok

31%Dislike

4%Hate

26 votes

Category winner1989Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate58

Category winners

Longevity1989

Sillage1989

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value86

Category winnerFlorid Berry FancyBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

fresh spicy91%

patchouli83%

warm spicy74%

woody65%

amber56%

fruity100%

sweet92%

fresh spicy84%

citrus77%

woody69%

vanilla61%

Scent match42%Some overlap · both fruity, fresh spicy and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Black and Pink Pepper

Heart

PlumRaspberry

Base

PatchouliOlibanum

Top

Black and Pink PepperOrangeElemi resinBergamot

Heart

RaspberryRed Fruits

Base

VanillaSandalwoodAmberCedarOakmossPatchouliMusk

InformationalShared notesBlack and Pink Pepper, Raspberry and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring41

Summer11

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring50

Summer33

Fall100

Winter67

Day100

Night50

Category winnerFlorid Berry FancyMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex18

Women5

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,267

PerfumerTheodoros Kalotinis

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#45,464

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winner1989Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

1989 opens with a sharp kick of black pepper and pink pepper before dense plum and tart raspberry settle across damp patchouli. Warm olibanum resin grounds the dark fruit, creating a spicy, earthy aroma that suits crisp autumn leather jackets and cold winter night outs.

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Florid Berry Fancy by The Chef's opens with a sharp, peppery rush of black pepper and bergamot. The scent transitions quickly into a lush raspberry heart that leans heavily on vanilla and sandalwood. It sits best on skin during cool autumn evenings when its powdery, fruity sweetness balances the crisp air. This is a b…

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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, 1989 or Florid Berry Fancy?

1989 takes 5 of 7 categories. 1989 is rated 3.55/5 from 101 votes; Florid Berry Fancy is rated 3.31/5 from 26 votes. Choose 1989 for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Florid Berry Fancy for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, 1989 or Florid Berry Fancy?

1989 lasts longest (1989 76/100, Florid Berry Fancy 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1989 or Florid Berry Fancy?

1989 projects furthest (1989 67/100, Florid Berry Fancy 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1989 and Florid Berry Fancy smell similar?

Some overlap: a 42% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, fresh spicy and woody accords. Common notes include Black and Pink Pepper, Raspberry and Patchouli.

Is 1989 or Florid Berry Fancy better for summer or winter?

For summer, Florid Berry Fancy is the stronger pick. For winter, 1989 is the stronger pick. Florid Berry Fancy suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1989 and Florid Berry Fancy?

1989 has top notes of Black and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Plum and Raspberry, a base of Patchouli and Olibanum. Florid Berry Fancy has top notes of Black and Pink Pepper, Orange, Elemi resin and Bergamot, heart notes of Raspberry and Red Fruits, a base of Vanilla, Sandalwood, Amber and Cedar.