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1888 Eau de Parfum bottle 1888 EDP
EDP Concentration EDP
U Gender U
2013 Year 2019
££ Price Tier ££
Nerosa Eau de Parfum bottle Nerosa EDP

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Which Should You Buy?

Our Verdict - 1888 EDP
This one's a proper spicy amber floral that splits the room; some swear by its classic elegance, others find it too 'old-school' or 'medicinal'. Definitely not for everyone, so sample first.
Acquired
Our Verdict - Nerosa EDP
Nerosa is a polarizing scent, with some hailing it as the 'best dark rose ever made' and others finding it too heavy and 'grandma musky'. It's a complex, woody-spicy rose that demands a test drive before committing.
Statement

Scent Profile

How They Wear

Showing: Overall Blend

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding
1888 EDP
Nerosa EDP

Notes

Accords

1888 Nerosa
100%
Warm Spicy
72%
85%
Woody
100%
76%
Amber
61%
52%
Leather
73%
72%
Floral
48%
Rose
67%
65%
Aromatic
58%
56%
Fresh Spicy
54%
51%
Powdery
Smoky
51%
Earthy
51%
Oud
48%
Warm Spicy shared
100%
72%
Woody shared
85%
100%
Amber shared
76%
61%
Leather shared
52%
73%
72%
Rose shared
48%
67%
Aromatic shared
65%
58%
Fresh Spicy shared
56%
54%
51%
51%
51%
Oud
48%

Performance

1888 Nerosa
Long (6-10h)
Longevity
Moderate (4-6h)
Strong
Projection
Moderate
Strong
Intensity
Moderate

Season and Occasion Fit

1888

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter
Also Works:
Spring

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its strong projection and rich, spicy-amber profile make it too much for the office. However, it's perfect for formal events and dates, with many reviewers praising its luxurious and head-turning quality.

Nerosa

Seasons

Best For:
Autumn Winter

A cold-weather scent - best worn in autumn and winter.

Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal

Its dense, woody-leather and rose accords, combined with a polarising scent profile, make it less suitable for office wear. However, its complex nature and dark rose character are ideal for evening dates or formal events where it can make a statement.

Similarity Breakdown

How alike these two fragrances smell, scored from their full scent profiles.

Overall scent match
87%
Key Similarities

Both lean warm spicy, woody, amber

Key Differences

Subtle differences in overall composition

Where to buy

1888 EDP
Nerosa EDP
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