How it smells
It smells mostly rose and aromatic. Bergamot at the top, rose and geranium in the middle and sandalwood and vetiver at the base.
- Came out
- 1980
- Lasts
- 6 to 9 hours
- Best in
- spring
No 88 Cologne notes
Top notes
What you smell first
Heart notes
The main smell
Base notes
What stays on your skin
Smell profile
Main accords
How strong each part of the smell is
Best seasons and time of day
Czech & Speake No 88 Cologne EDC in detail
No 88 Cologne EDC is made by Czech & Speake. Its strength is Eau de Cologne.
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The house has 20 perfumes here, led by Oxford & Cambridge Eau de Parfum unisex, Oxford & Cambridge Cologne unisex and Amber 7 unisex.
No 88 Cologne for work or evenings
It works better in the day than at night, so it is a good pick for work, school and daily wear. Its aromatic side keeps it clean and easy.
Who will like No 88 Cologne
The strongest accord is rose (100%), followed by aromatic and fresh spicy. You will probably like it if you enjoy rose and aromatic smells and notes like rose and sandalwood. Less obvious notes include frangipani. Perfume fans rate it 4.13 out of 5.
Price and value
The usual price in Europe is about €83. That puts it in the middle price range. It costs more than Jaguar and Ungaro Iii.
Sillage and projection
Projection is strong: people around you will notice it. Two sprays are usually enough. It spreads further than Jaguar and Gianni Versace Blue Jeans.
Longevity on skin
It stays on skin for about 6 to 9 hours, so one spray in the morning can carry you through the day. Eau de Cologne is the lightest strength, so a shorter wear time is normal. It lasts longer than Gianni Versace Blue Jeans. Base notes like sandalwood and vetiver are the part that stays longest on the skin.
More from this line
There is 1 other version of this perfume, released in 2021.
If you like No 88 Cologne, try these
Similar picks to try: Jaguar (5 shared notes), Gianni Versace Blue Jeans (5 shared notes), Ungaro Iii (4 shared notes) and Revlon Charlie Blue (5 shared notes). For a cheaper option, Gianni Versace Blue Jeans starts from €30.
More questions
What is the best season for No 88 Cologne?
Spring.
When did No 88 Cologne come out?
It came out in 1980.
Can women wear it?
It is made for men, but anyone who likes the smell can wear it.
What is the difference between No 88 Cologne EDC and No.88 Eau de Parfum unisex?
The other one is the Eau de Parfum and lasts about 6 to 9 hours.