Fragrance comparison

Dior Homme Cologne vs Est. 88

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 383 ratings analysed

4 wins

Dior Homme Cologne

Dior · 2007

4.19371 votes

Rank #5,453 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

47%scent match

Some overlap

Est. 88

Ted Baker

3.8312 votes

Rank #60,537 RoseCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Dior Homme Cologne takes 4 of 5 categories.

Dior Homme Cologne
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring.
Est. 88
Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Dior Homme Cologne4/5

Est. 881/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Dior Homme CologneDior

Est. 88Ted Baker

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.19/ 5 · 371 votes

Have 43%Had 22%Want 35%

3.83/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 46%Had 9%Want 46%

Category winnerDior Homme CologneRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

44%Like

2%Ok

10%Dislike

1%Hate

371 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

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate80

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityDior Homme Cologne

SillageDior Homme Cologne

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value41

¤ Price value58

Category winnerEst. 88Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic92%

iris84%

woody77%

earthy69%

warm spicy61%

rose100%

citrus91%

aromatic83%

woody74%

white floral65%

floral56%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus, aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangeNeroliBergamotLavenderCardamomSage

Heart

Iris

Base

VetiverCacaoLeatherAmberPatchouli

Top

Mandarin OrangePetitgrainCardamom

Heart

RoseLilyNeroli

Base

VetiverAmberWoodsy Notes

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Neroli, Cardamom and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter23

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men69

Unisex29

Women3

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#5,453

PerfumerFrancis Kurkdjian

Launched2007

Reviews28

Overall rank#60,537

PerfumerJulie Pluchet

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerDior Homme CologneHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dior Homme Cologne (2007) presents a crisp, sunlit take on the iconic Dior iris profile. Created by perfumer Francis Kurkdjian, it opens with a refreshing splash of sweet mandarin orange, tart bergamot, and clean neroli, immediately supported by soft lavender and herbal sage. At the center, a silky, powdery iris note …

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Dior Homme Cologne or Est. 88?

Dior Homme Cologne takes 4 of 5 categories. Dior Homme Cologne is rated 4.19/5 from 371 votes; Est. 88 is rated 3.83/5 from 12 votes. Choose Dior Homme Cologne for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in spring. Choose Est. 88 for a rose and citrus character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Dior Homme Cologne or Est. 88?

Dior Homme Cologne lasts longest (Dior Homme Cologne 63/100, Est. 88 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dior Homme Cologne or Est. 88?

Dior Homme Cologne projects furthest (Dior Homme Cologne 59/100, Est. 88 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dior Homme Cologne and Est. 88 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 47% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Neroli, Cardamom and Vetiver.

Is Dior Homme Cologne or Est. 88 better for summer or winter?

Est. 88 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Dior Homme Cologne and Est. 88?

Dior Homme Cologne has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Neroli, Bergamot and Lavender, heart notes of Iris, a base of Vetiver, Cacao, Leather and Amber. 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.