Fragrance comparison

Est. 88 vs Serenade

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 47 ratings analysed

Est. 88

Ted Baker

3.8312 votes

Rank #60,537 RoseCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

45%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Serenade

Boadicea the Victorious

3.7435 votes

Rank #41,144 WoodyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Serenade takes 3 of 5 categories.

Est. 88
Choose it for a rose and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Serenade
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Est. 882/5

Serenade3/5

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Est. 88Ted Baker

SerenadeBoadicea the Victorious

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.83/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 46%Had 9%Want 46%

3.74/ 5 · 35 votes

Have 22%Had 9%Want 69%

Category winnerEst. 88Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

8%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

37%Love

31%Like

0%Ok

31%Dislike

0%Hate

35 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevitySerenade

SillageSerenade

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value58

¤ Price value54

Category winnerEst. 88Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

rose100%

citrus91%

aromatic83%

woody74%

white floral65%

floral56%

woody100%

aromatic88%

earthy77%

mossy65%

citrus53%

powdery42%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and citrus

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

Mandarin OrangePetitgrainCardamom

Heart

RoseLilyNeroli

Base

VetiverAmberWoodsy Notes

Top

elemiLemonBergamotAldehydesMandarin Orange

Heart

RoseClary SageCardamomNutmegNeroliJasmine

Base

Guaiac WoodOakmossVetiverSandalwoodVanillaAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesMandarin Orange, Cardamom, Rose and Neroli. 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

Summer75

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night–

Spring63

Summer25

Fall100

Winter75

Day29

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men67

Unisex33

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#60,537

PerfumerJulie Pluchet

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#41,144

PerfumerChristian Provenzano

Launched—

Reviews3

Category winnerSerenadeHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Serenade opens with a sharp flash of aldehydes, tart lemon, and resinous elemi that quickly gives way to a dense, smoky core. As the initial citrus bite softens, the fragrance reveals dry guaiac wood, bitter oakmoss, and earthy vetiver anchored by dark amber and musk. Spices like nutmeg and cardamom simmer quietly ben…

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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, Est. 88 or Serenade?

Serenade takes 3 of 5 categories. Est. 88 is rated 3.83/5 from 12 votes; Serenade is rated 3.74/5 from 35 votes. Choose Est. 88 for a rose and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Serenade for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Est. 88 or Serenade?

Serenade lasts longest (Serenade 75/100, Est. 88 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Est. 88 or Serenade?

Serenade projects furthest (Serenade 77/100, Est. 88 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Est. 88 and Serenade smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and citrus accords. Common notes include Mandarin Orange, Cardamom, Rose and Neroli.

Is Est. 88 or Serenade better for summer or winter?

Est. 88 suits daytime wear; Serenade suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Est. 88 and Serenade?

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. Serenade has top notes of elemi, Lemon, Bergamot and Aldehydes, heart notes of Rose, Clary Sage, Cardamom and Nutmeg, a base of Guaiac Wood, Oakmoss, Vetiver and Sandalwood.