136 community ratings

No. 88 (Cologne)

1981UnisexClassic

Votes lean masculine

7.3/ 10

Community score
136 ratings

Czech & Speake No. 88 is a unisex cologne where bergamot's brightness meets rose otto and vetiver, leaning fresh and green.

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Skunky's take: Starts crisp and lively, my nose approves.

How does it perform?

From 102 community ratings, all out of 10.

Longevity

7.6 /10

Holds up through the day and fades gently toward evening.

Sillage

7.1 /10

People close to you notice, nobody gets overwhelmed.

Bottle

7.2 /10

Sits nicely on a shelf.

Value for money

6.3 /10

The price makes you think, so a small size is a smart start.

Blind buy risk

Medium risk

75% of votes are positive, the rest are more reserved.

Notes

They open one after another, from the first spray into the evening.

Top notesfirst 15 minutes

Bergamot

Heart notesfirst few hours

Rose otto

Sweet acacia

Geranium Frangipani

Base noteswhat stays into the evening

Vetiver Sandalwood

Accords

From most dominant to most subtle.

Fresh
Citrus
Floral
Green
Spicy
Woody
Powdery
Chypre

What does No. 88 (Cologne) smell like?

Longevity and sillage are both rated good. Most voters suggest autumn and winter, with spring not far behind. It is picked mostly for evenings and nights out, though it also suits business and daily wear. Nearly half of voters read it as masculine, and its classic character stands out too.

Citrusy bergamot opens it with freshness. In the heart, rose otto, sweet acacia, geranium and frangipani form a floral, slightly powdery frame. Vetiver and sandalwood settle into a woody, faintly spicy base with a chypre feel. Goutal Eau de Monsieur and Creed Cèdre Blanc have a close profile.