No 89
Floris LondonEau de Toilette1951
Side by side
No 89 vs. Special 127
Two distinct takes on a related mood. The side by side below shows where they overlap and where they part ways.
The essentials
At a glance
| No 89 | Special 127 | |
|---|---|---|
| Concentration | Eau de Toilette | Eau de Cologne |
| Launched | 1951 | 1890 |
| Gender | Male | Unisex |
| Best season | Spring | Spring |
Scent DNA
Main accords
No 89
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Woody
Rose
Lavender
Floral
Powdery
Special 127
Citrus
Fresh Spicy
Aromatic
Rose
Lavender
Herbal
Floral
Woody
Shared between both fragrances
The pyramid
Notes, side by side
Top
LavenderBergamotBitter OrangePetitgrainNeroliNutmeg
BergamotPetitgrainOrange BlossomLavender
Heart
RoseGeraniumYlang-Ylang
NeroliGeraniumRoseYlang-Ylang
Base—
MuskPatchouli
Notes both fragrances share
Community taste
The community verdict
| No 89 | Special 127 | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 4/5 | 4/5 |
| Longevity | 6-10 hours | 6-10 hours |
| Sillage | moderate | moderate |
No varnish
Real talk
No. 89 doesn't announce itself. That's the whole point. Seven decades of the same formula, and it still holds a room quietly, aromatic, refined, moderate sillage that outlasts most meetings.No 89
Some fragrances try too hard. Special 127 has been around since 1890 and still doesn't need to prove anything. That's not age, that's posture. The kind of confidence that sits in a leather chair and.Special 127
The hunt
Best price, size by size
| No 89 | Special 127 | |
|---|---|---|
| 3.4 oz | — | $83.29fragrancenet |
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