Fragrance comparison

Whisky Finest vs 1988

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 77 ratings analysed

Whisky Finest

Evaflor

3.758 votes

Rank #58,130 White FloralMusky

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

1988

Floris

4.1369 votes

Rank #14,549 AromaticGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1988 takes 2 of 3 categories.

Whisky Finest
Choose it for a white floral and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear.
1988
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Whisky Finest1/3

19882/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: 1988
Sillage & projection: Whisky Finest
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Not scored
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1988

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Whisky FinestEvaflor

1988Floris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.75/ 5 · 8 votes

Have 13%Had 42%Want 46%

4.13/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 33%Had 10%Want 57%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

25%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

8 votes · too few to score

41%Love

41%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

69 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

Longevity1988

SillageWhisky Finest

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value50

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

musky92%

citrus84%

powdery77%

rose69%

amber61%

aromatic100%

green92%

citrus84%

woody77%

powdery69%

fresh spicy61%

Scent match35%Some overlap · both citrus and powdery

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

LemonRose

Heart2-4 hrs

JasmineIris

Base5-7 hrs

MuskAmber

Top

Green NotesGalbanumBergamotLemonGrapefruitCassis

Heart

IrisJasmineRosemaryRoseThyme

Base

VetiverSandalwoodMuskAmber

InformationalShared notesLemon, Rose, Jasmine and Iris. Durations are only published for Whisky Finest, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring57

Summer14

Fall100

Winter0

Day100

Night28

Spring100

Summer83

Fall0

Winter21

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Casual 42%Work 38%Date 11%Party 8%

Men62

Unisex29

Women10

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#58,130

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#14,549

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Category winner1988Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Whisky Finest by Evaflor opens with an immediate flash of brisk lemon and fresh rose petals. You notice the citrus right away. Within fifteen minutes, the tart opening softens into creamy jasmine and a distinctly powdery iris note. Clean white musk and warm amber settle underneath to provide a smooth, cozy skin base. …

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Floris 1988 launches with a sharp, green snap of galbanum coupled with bright bergamot and tangy cassis. The opening feels crisp, cooling, and herbaceous on the skin. Within twenty minutes, the initial citrus bite relaxes into a powdery heart where iris and quiet rose soften the botanical herbal edges. As the scent se…

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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, Whisky Finest or 1988?

1988 takes 2 of 3 categories. Whisky Finest is rated 3.75/5 from 8 votes; 1988 is rated 4.13/5 from 69 votes. Choose Whisky Finest for a white floral and musky character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose 1988 for a aromatic and green character. Wins on longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Whisky Finest or 1988?

1988 lasts longest (1988 71/100, Whisky Finest 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Whisky Finest or 1988?

Whisky Finest projects furthest (Whisky Finest 69/100, 1988 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Whisky Finest and 1988 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus and powdery accords. Common notes include Lemon, Rose, Jasmine and Iris.

Is Whisky Finest or 1988 better for summer or winter?

Whisky Finest suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Whisky Finest and 1988?

Whisky Finest has top notes of Lemon and Rose, heart notes of Jasmine and Iris, a base of Musk and Amber. 1988 has top notes of Green Notes, Galbanum, Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Iris, Jasmine, Rosemary and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Sandalwood, Musk and Amber.