Czech & Speake 1980 EDP

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No 88 Cologne

by John Stephen

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Czech & Speake No 88 Cologne is an Eau de Parfum launched in 1980, created by John Stephen. No 88 Cologne opens with Bergamot, settles into a heart of Black Locust, Rose, Geranium, and Frangipani, and dries down to a base of Sandalwood and Vetiver. Czech & Speake's No 88 Cologne carries a Statement verdict, a fresh-led wear.

This isn't just a fragrance, it's a statement. No 88 is a polarising, gothic-leaning rose with a cult following, famously worn by Ozzy Osbourne. Love it or hate it, it demands attention.
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  • Mysterious
  • Classic
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  • Confident
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No 88 Cologne Eau de Parfum bottle

Scent Profile

Composition

Timeline

Showing: Overall Blend

Top, heart and base are the brand's own listing, not a timing claim - the industry classifies a note by its character as much as by how fast it fades. Each curve here is modelled from that material's own volatility, so groups can overlap when a house lists long-lasting materials in its heart.

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Performance & Mood

Performance

Longevity
Long (6-10h)
Projection
Strong
Intensity
Strong

Mood

Mood Energising
Calming
Character Playful
Serious
Sentiment Uplifting
Brooding

When To Wear

Best Seasons

Best For:
Spring Fall Winter

Versatile across every season - no clear seasonal preference from wearers.

Best Occasions

Best For:
Date Formal
Also Works:
Casual

Given its strong projection and impressive longevity, No 88 is best for social events where it can truly shine, like dates or formal gatherings. While some wear it casually, its distinctive character might be too intense for everyday office wear or active sports.

Declarable allergens

We derive these from the materials behind this fragrance's notes, not from the bottle. Each one is likely, not confirmed. The list is partial - the box can name others.

In standard patch-test panels

  • Geraniol from Rose

Other declarable allergens

  • Bergamot Citrus Aurantium Bergamia Peel Oil from Bergamot
  • Rose geranium Pelargonium Graveolens Oil from Geranium
  • Sandalwood Santalol from Sandalwood

The large name is the everyday one. The small name is the INCI form on the box, so you can compare the two. Reactions differ between people. A patch-test panel is not a ranking of risk. How we derive this

About

Opens with a bright bergamot and a distinctive, masculine rose, soon joined by the green, herbaceous notes of geranium and redcurrant leaf. A touch of tropical frangipani adds an unexpected fruity sweetness before settling into a deep, earthy drydown of vetiver and creamy sandalwood. Expect a journey from floral intrigue to woody contemplation.

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