Fragrance comparison

Cologne 1888 vs Portofino Sunrise

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 21 ratings analysed

4 wins

Cologne 1888

Miller Harris

4.7914 votes

Rank #32,403 Fresh SpicyCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

Portofino Sunrise

Destino Paris

3.867 votes

Rank #44,532 HerbalAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cologne 1888 takes 4 of 4 categories.

Cologne 1888
Choose it for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Portofino Sunrise
Choose it for a herbal and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Cologne 18884/4

Portofino Sunrise0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Cologne 1888
Sillage & projection: Cologne 1888
Value for money: Cologne 1888
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Cologne 1888

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Cologne 1888Miller Harris

Portofino SunriseDestino Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.79/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 7%Had 0%Want 93%

3.86/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 21%Had 9%Want 71%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

79%Love

21%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

29%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate95

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityCologne 1888

SillageCologne 1888

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value83

Category winnerCologne 1888Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fresh spicy100%

citrus88%

aromatic77%

herbal65%

woody53%

green42%

herbal100%

aromatic92%

fresh spicy84%

powdery77%

amber69%

marine61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both fresh spicy, aromatic and herbal

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

RosemaryBitter OrangeSicilian LemonPetitgrainAmberCarawayMarjoramBergamotMuskBasil

No top / heart / base split published

Notes

MarjoramSea NotesAmberGreen ForestMuskSandalwoodVanilla

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesAmber, Marjoram and Musk. Durations are only published for Portofino Sunrise, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall80

Winter100

Day100

Night80

Spring83

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night47

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex75

Women25

Men100

Unisex0

Women0

Work 37%Casual 32%Date 19%Party 12%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#32,403

PerfumerLyn Harris

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#44,532

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerCologne 1888Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Miller Harris Cologne 1888 starts with a sharp splash of Sicilian lemon and bitter orange, bringing a bright, wake-up call to your morning routine. As it settles, the initial citrus sharpness yields to a dry, green warmth where rosemary and marjoram take over. This herbal phase feels like walking through a damp kitche…

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Destino Paris Portofino Sunrise defies its sunny coastal name with a surprising blend of salty sea notes, green marjoram, and a warm amber backbone. The opening releases a brief flash of alcohol solvent before yielding to an aromatic, herbal breeze with subtle oceanic salinity. As the initial freshness calms, sweet va…

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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, Cologne 1888 or Portofino Sunrise?

Cologne 1888 takes 4 of 4 categories. Cologne 1888 is rated 4.79/5 from 14 votes; Portofino Sunrise is rated 3.86/5 from 7 votes. Choose Cologne 1888 for a fresh spicy and citrus character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Portofino Sunrise for a herbal and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Cologne 1888 or Portofino Sunrise?

Cologne 1888 lasts longest (Cologne 1888 67/100, Portofino Sunrise 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cologne 1888 or Portofino Sunrise?

Cologne 1888 projects furthest (Cologne 1888 71/100, Portofino Sunrise 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Cologne 1888 and Portofino Sunrise smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share fresh spicy, aromatic and herbal accords. Common notes include Amber, Marjoram and Musk.

Is Cologne 1888 or Portofino Sunrise better for summer or winter?

Cologne 1888 suits daytime wear; Portofino Sunrise suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Cologne 1888 and Portofino Sunrise?

Cologne 1888 features Rosemary, Bitter Orange, Sicilian Lemon, Petitgrain and Amber. Portofino Sunrise features Marjoram, Sea Notes, Amber, Green Forest and Musk.