007 Royal Patchouli vs Creation 1984
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
33%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
007 Royal Patchouli takes 5 of 7 categories.
007 Royal PatchouliChoose it for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Creation 1984Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
007 Royal Patchouli5/7
Creation 19842/7
- Ratings & consensus
- 007 Royal Patchouli
- Community sentiment
- 007 Royal Patchouli
- Longevity
- 007 Royal Patchouli
- Sillage & projection
- Creation 1984
- Value for money
- 007 Royal Patchouli
- Versatility
- 007 Royal Patchouli
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Creation 1984
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
007 Royal PatchouliAjmalCreation 1984Ted LapidusWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split4.43/ 5 · 61 votes
Have 56%Had 21%Want 22%
3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
Category winner007 Royal PatchouliRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate52%Love
43%Like
0%Ok
5%Dislike
0%Hate
61 votes
28%Love
51%Like
2%Ok
18%Dislike
1%Hate
1,170 votes
Category winner007 Royal PatchouliMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
Longevity007 Royal Patchouli
SillageCreation 1984
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winner007 Royal PatchouliBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothpatchouli100%
woody92%
vanilla84%
yellow floral77%
white floral69%
sweet61%
woody100%
green92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
white floral69%
mossy61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Ylang-YlangJasmineNeroliRose
Heart
Patchouli
Base
VanillaAmberMusk
Top
GalbanumMangoBlack CurrantPassionfruitPeachBergamotNeroliLemon
Heart
NarcissusCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrrisGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Jasmine, Neroli and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring63
Summer63
Fall95
Winter100
Day100
Night95
Spring84
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winner007 Royal PatchouliMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#25,718
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews3
Overall rank#2,675
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews55
Category winnerCreation 1984Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAjmal 007 Royal Patchouli is a concentrated perfume oil that puts patchouli front and centre. It opens with a bright floral lift (neroli and jasmine, with ylang ylang and rose), then settles into a darker, woodier patchouli core. The dry-down turns warmer and smoother with amber, musk and a powdery vanilla sweetness. …
Reviews →Creation 1984 by Ted Lapidus is a powerhouse chypre that clashes bitter galbanum with sweet mango. This vintage classic targets collectors who appreciate green oakmoss and complex, sunny floral blends. It projects a nostalgic, self-assured aura, perfect for cool spring days when you want a fragrance that cuts through …
Reviews →InformationalRead bothTaste is personal
How we score: ratings blend public fragrance ratings with Fragranxe member votes; longevity, sillage, value and sentiment are community vote scores, and season bars are relative to each fragrance's strongest season. Categories with too little data are shown but not scored. The scent match weighs accord overlap (60%) and shared notes (40%). More in the FAQ.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, 007 Royal Patchouli or Creation 1984?
007 Royal Patchouli takes 5 of 7 categories. 007 Royal Patchouli is rated 4.43/5 from 61 votes; Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes. Choose 007 Royal Patchouli for a patchouli and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, 007 Royal Patchouli or Creation 1984?
007 Royal Patchouli lasts longest (007 Royal Patchouli 86/100, Creation 1984 80/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, 007 Royal Patchouli or Creation 1984?
Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, 007 Royal Patchouli 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Do 007 Royal Patchouli and Creation 1984 smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Neroli and Patchouli.
Is 007 Royal Patchouli or Creation 1984 better for summer or winter?
For summer, 007 Royal Patchouli is the stronger pick. For winter, 007 Royal Patchouli is the stronger pick. 007 Royal Patchouli suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in 007 Royal Patchouli and Creation 1984?
007 Royal Patchouli has top notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine, Neroli and Rose, heart notes of Patchouli, a base of Vanilla, Amber and Musk. Creation 1984 has top notes of Galbanum, Mango, Black Currant and Passionfruit, heart notes of Narcissus, Carnation, Tuberose and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Patchouli.
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