Fragrance comparison

Summer 9.0 vs Est. 88

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 56 ratings analysed

4 wins

Summer 9.0

Zara

3.9544 votes

Rank #17,328 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?

Summer 9.0 takes 4 of 5 categories.

Summer 9.0
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic 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.

Summer 9.04/5

Est. 881/5

Ratings & consensus: Summer 9.0
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Summer 9.0
Sillage & projection: Est. 88
Value for money: Summer 9.0
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Summer 9.0

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Summer 9.0Zara

Est. 88Ted Baker

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.95/ 5 · 44 votes

Have 61%Had 18%Want 21%

3.83/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 46%Had 9%Want 46%

Category winnerSummer 9.0Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

23%Love

55%Like

18%Ok

5%Dislike

0%Hate

44 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

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage45

♥ Love / hate74

⏱ Longevity45

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevitySummer 9.0

SillageEst. 88

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value84

¤ Price value58

Category winnerSummer 9.0Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

aromatic83%

warm spicy65%

iris48%

earthy30%

rose100%

citrus91%

aromatic83%

woody74%

white floral65%

floral56%

Scent match47%Some overlap · both citrus and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

OrangeMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart

CardamomOrrisVetiver

Base

GraperfuitPetitgrainAmber

Top

Mandarin OrangePetitgrainCardamom

Heart

RoseLilyNeroli

Base

VetiverAmberWoodsy Notes

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring96

Summer100

Fall63

Winter7

Day100

Night43

Spring100

Summer75

Fall100

Winter25

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men54

Unisex43

Women3

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#17,328

PerfumerAmandine Galliano

Launched—

Reviews7

Overall rank#60,537

PerfumerJulie Pluchet

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerSummer 9.0Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Summer 9.0 by Zara brings a bright citrus opening of orange, mandarin orange, and lemon that quickly settles into a heart of cardamom and powdery orris. A dry base of petitgrain, vetiver, and amber adds a light woody warmth. Built for hot July days, high-humidity afternoons, and casual t-shirt wear, it offers a clean,…

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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, Summer 9.0 or Est. 88?

Summer 9.0 takes 4 of 5 categories. Summer 9.0 is rated 3.95/5 from 44 votes; Est. 88 is rated 3.83/5 from 12 votes. Choose Summer 9.0 for a citrus and aromatic 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, Summer 9.0 or Est. 88?

Summer 9.0 lasts longest (Summer 9.0 58/100, Est. 88 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Summer 9.0 or Est. 88?

Est. 88 projects furthest (Est. 88 55/100, Summer 9.0 45/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Summer 9.0 and Est. 88 smell similar?

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

Is Summer 9.0 or Est. 88 better for summer or winter?

Summer 9.0 suits daytime wear; Est. 88 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Summer 9.0 and Est. 88?

Summer 9.0 has top notes of Orange, Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Cardamom, Orris and Vetiver, a base of Graperfuit, Petitgrain 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.