Fragrance comparison

Blue Sky Neroli vs Est. 88

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 87 ratings analysed

4 wins

Blue Sky Neroli

Clinique

4.1975 votes

Rank #34,666 CitrusWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

53%scent match

Some overlap

Est. 88

Ted Baker

3.8312 votes

Rank #56,549 RoseCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Blue Sky Neroli takes 4 of 5 categories.

Blue Sky Neroli
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Est. 88
Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Blue Sky Neroli4/5

Est. 881/5

Ratings & consensus: Blue Sky Neroli
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Blue Sky Neroli
Sillage & projection: Est. 88
Value for money: Blue Sky Neroli
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Blue Sky Neroli

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Blue Sky NeroliClinique

Est. 88Ted Baker

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 75 votes

Have 39%Had 13%Want 48%

3.83/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 46%Had 9%Want 46%

Category winnerBlue Sky NeroliRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

41%Like

11%Ok

3%Dislike

3%Hate

75 votes

25%Love

50%Like

8%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage51

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityBlue Sky Neroli

SillageEst. 88

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value58

Category winnerBlue Sky NeroliBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

white floral91%

ozonic83%

woody74%

aromatic65%

fresh56%

rose100%

citrus91%

aromatic83%

woody74%

white floral65%

floral56%

Scent match53%Some overlap · both citrus, white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

NeroliOzonic notesAfrican Orange FlowerMandarin OrangeAmberwoodVetiverCardamomRose Oil

No top / heart / base split published

Top

Mandarin OrangePetitgrainCardamom

Heart

RoseLilyNeroli

Base

VetiverAmberWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Mandarin Orange, Vetiver and Cardamom. Durations are only published for Blue Sky Neroli, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring83

Summer100

Fall7

Winter7

Day100

Night6

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex48

Women48

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#34,666

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#56,549

PerfumerJulie Pluchet

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerBlue Sky NeroliHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Clinique released Blue Sky Neroli as an uplifting citrus floral scent built around sunny petals and crisp, airy skies. The fragrance opens with sparkling mandarin orange paired with clean ozonic notes that immediately evoke the refreshing smell of a bright breeze after summer rain. At its heart, green neroli blossoms …

Reviews →

Ted Baker Est. 88 is an understated floral fragrance that leans heavily on fresh citrus and green undertones. It wears like a crisp linen shirt on a warm spring afternoon, layering bright mandarin orange over a quiet backdrop of dry vetiver. It is a clean, office-friendly scent built for women who prefer subtle, perso…

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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, Blue Sky Neroli or Est. 88?

Blue Sky Neroli takes 4 of 5 categories. Blue Sky Neroli is rated 4.19/5 from 75 votes; Est. 88 is rated 3.83/5 from 12 votes. Choose Blue Sky Neroli for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Est. 88 for a rose and citrus character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Blue Sky Neroli or Est. 88?

Blue Sky Neroli lasts longest (Blue Sky Neroli 57/100, Est. 88 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blue Sky Neroli or Est. 88?

Est. 88 projects furthest (Est. 88 55/100, Blue Sky Neroli 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Blue Sky Neroli and Est. 88 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 53% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Neroli, Mandarin Orange, Vetiver and Cardamom.

Is Blue Sky Neroli or Est. 88 better for summer or winter?

Blue Sky Neroli suits daytime wear; Est. 88 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blue Sky Neroli and Est. 88?

Blue Sky Neroli features Neroli, Ozonic notes, African Orange Flower, Mandarin Orange and Amberwood. Est. 88 has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Petitgrain and Cardamom, heart notes of Rose, Lily and Neroli, a base of Vetiver, Amber and Woodsy Notes.