Fragrance comparison

Pandora #16 vs FORMULA #88

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 2 ratings analysed

Pandora #16

Pandora

4.001 votes

Rank #67,406 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

54%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

FORMULA #88

Viorica Cosmetics

5.001 votes

Rank #53,445 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

FORMULA #88 takes 2 of 3 categories.

Pandora #16
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character.
FORMULA #88
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Pandora #160/3

FORMULA #882/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: FORMULA #88
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: FORMULA #88

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Pandora #16Pandora

FORMULA #88Viorica Cosmetics

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 80%Had 0%Want 20%

5.00/ 5 · 1 votes

Have 14%Had 0%Want 86%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

100%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

1 vote · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityFORMULA #88

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value100

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

sweet92%

woody84%

mossy77%

warm spicy69%

earthy61%

woody100%

white floral92%

amber84%

mossy77%

balsamic69%

animalic61%

Scent match54%Some overlap · both white floral, woody and mossy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

MarigoldSaffronJasmine

Heart

White FlowersSugar

Base

Woody NotesMoss

Top

MarigoldSaffronJasmine

Heart

White FlowersBurnt SugarWhite Wood

Base

AmbergrisDry WoodMoss

InformationalShared notesMarigold, Saffron, Jasmine and White Flowers. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

No season votes yet

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#67,406

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#53,445

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerFORMULA #88Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Pandora #16 opens with a sharp flash of saffron, bittersweet marigold, and sweet jasmine. The fragrance settles into a heart of white flowers dusted with crystalline sugar before resolving into a warm base of moss, cashmere, and dry woody notes. It delivers a sweet, airy floral warmth suited for cool autumn evenings.

Reviews →

Viorica Cosmetics Formula #88 steps away from typical sweet floral templates by introducing a sharp, earthy contrast. Bright marigold and warm saffron pair with dry white woods and moss to build a clean yet deeply rooted scent profile. It fits a wearer looking for a structured, green signature that stays clean without…

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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Pandora #16 or FORMULA #88?

FORMULA #88 takes 2 of 3 categories. Pandora #16 is rated 4.00/5 from 1 votes; FORMULA #88 is rated 5.00/5 from 1 votes. Choose Pandora #16 for a white floral and sweet character. Choose FORMULA #88 for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in fall, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Pandora #16 or FORMULA #88?

FORMULA #88 lasts longest (FORMULA #88 80/100, Pandora #16 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Pandora #16 or FORMULA #88?

Projection is very close: Pandora #16 50/100, FORMULA #88 50/100 for sillage.

Do Pandora #16 and FORMULA #88 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 54% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, woody and mossy accords. Common notes include Marigold, Saffron, Jasmine and White Flowers.

Is Pandora #16 or FORMULA #88 better for summer or winter?

FORMULA #88 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Pandora #16 and FORMULA #88?

Pandora #16 has top notes of Marigold, Saffron and Jasmine, heart notes of White Flowers and Sugar, a base of Woody Notes and Moss. FORMULA #88 has top notes of Marigold, Saffron and Jasmine, heart notes of White Flowers, Burnt Sugar and White Wood, a base of Ambergris, Dry Wood and Moss.