Fragrance comparison

1989 vs His Highness

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 109 ratings analysed

1989

Theodoros Kalotinis

3.55101 votes

Rank #30,267 FruityFresh Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

His Highness

The Royal Perfume

4.628 votes

Rank #39,214 Warm SpicyFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2.

1989
Choose it for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
His Highness
Choose it for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

19892/4

His Highness2/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: His Highness
Sillage & projection: His Highness
Value for money: 1989
Versatility: Not scored
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

His HighnessThe Royal Perfume

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.55/ 5 · 101 votes

Have 40%Had 10%Want 50%

4.62/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 16%Had 5%Want 79%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

63%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate64

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage89

♥ Love / hate91

Category winners

LongevityHis Highness

SillageHis Highness

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value63

¤ Price value50

Category winner1989Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

fresh spicy91%

patchouli83%

warm spicy74%

woody65%

amber56%

warm spicy100%

fruity92%

aromatic84%

sweet77%

oud69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fruity, warm spicy and fresh spicy

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

SaffronRaspberryThyme

Heart

JasmineOlibanum

Base

Agarwood (Oud)PatchouliVanillaWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesRaspberry, Patchouli and Olibanum. 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–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men77

Unisex18

Women5

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,267

PerfumerTheodoros Kalotinis

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#39,214

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.

Reviews →

This heavy oriental fragrance opens with sharp saffron and a sour raspberry note that cuts through the initial heat. Designed for cold winter nights, it quickly settles into a dark, smoky base of agarwood and dry patchouli. The scent feels formal and commanding, suited for special occasions rather than daily casual we…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1989 or His Highness?

No clear winner: the 4 categories split 2–2. 1989 is rated 3.55/5 from 101 votes; His Highness is rated 4.62/5 from 8 votes. Choose 1989 for a fruity and fresh spicy character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose His Highness for a warm spicy and fruity character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, 1989 or His Highness?

His Highness lasts longest (His Highness 90/100, 1989 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1989 or His Highness?

His Highness projects furthest (His Highness 89/100, 1989 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1989 and His Highness smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fruity, warm spicy and fresh spicy accords. Common notes include Raspberry, Patchouli and Olibanum.

Is 1989 or His Highness better for summer or winter?

His Highness suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1989 and His Highness?

1989 has top notes of Black and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Plum and Raspberry, a base of Patchouli and Olibanum. His Highness has top notes of Saffron, Raspberry and Thyme, heart notes of Jasmine and Olibanum, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Patchouli, Vanilla and White Musk.