Now that I have sampled Floris 89 and C&S 88, I can say that they are sufficiently different that you can buy both with a clear conscience. I really like the Floris. I think Anthony describes it well. For me, it hits the sweet spot a lot of us are looking for of being a scent for grownups without being what some would call "old mannish" (for lack of a better term). My wife likes it, too, which is nice. To my nose, the C&S has a much more pronounced floral/rose scent that I just couldn't get past. It's nice smelling in its own way, but it's just not something I'd see myself wearing.