Fragrance comparison

1881 Men vs Creation 1984

Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.

Updated 15 Oct 2026 3,266 ratings analysed

4 wins

1881 Men

Cerruti

3.992,096 votes

Rank #1,179 WoodyAromatic

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61%scent match

Closely related

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,458 WoodyGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

1881 Men takes 4 of 7 categories.

1881 Men
Choose it for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Creation 1984
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.

1881 Men4/7

Creation 19843/7

Ratings & consensus: 1881 Men
Community sentiment: 1881 Men
Longevity: Creation 1984
Sillage & projection: Creation 1984
Value for money: 1881 Men
Versatility: Creation 1984
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: 1881 Men

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

1881 MenCerruti

Creation 1984Ted Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.99/ 5 · 2,096 votes

Have 63%Had 37%Want 0%

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winner1881 MenRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

34%Love

46%Like

8%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

2,096 votes

28%Love

51%Like

2%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

1,170 votes

Category winner1881 MenMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate75

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value80

¤ Price value64

Category winner1881 MenBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

aromatic86%

fresh spicy72%

earthy58%

green44%

mossy30%

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both woody, aromatic and green

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top20-30 mins

JuniperCypressLavenderBergamotCarnationGalbanumElemi resin

Heart2-4 hrs

VetiverYlang-YlangRoseCassiaLily-of-the-Valley

Base5-7 hrs

OakmossPine TreeCedarPatchouliMuskPepperSandalwood

Top

GalbanumMangoBlack CurrantPassionfruitPeachBergamotNeroliLemon

Heart

NarcissusCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrrisGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Carnation, Galbanum and Vetiver. Durations are only published for 1881 Men, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter34

Day100

Night37

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCreation 1984Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men93

Unisex6

Women1

Work 41%Casual 34%Date 15%Party 10%

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#1,179

PerfumerMartin Gras

Launched—

Reviews207

Overall rank#2,458

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Category winner1881 MenHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cerruti 1881 Men delivers an immediate rush of crisp Italian outdoors. The first spray releases a sharp flash of green cypress, bitter juniper berries, and tart bergamot. It feels bracing and brisk. You get the unmistakable feeling of traditional wet shaving soap without any sugary modern sweetness. Within twenty minu…

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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 …

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, 1881 Men or Creation 1984?

1881 Men takes 4 of 7 categories. 1881 Men is rated 3.99/5 from 2,096 votes; Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes. Choose 1881 Men for a woody and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, 1881 Men or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, 1881 Men 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 1881 Men or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, 1881 Men 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 1881 Men and Creation 1984 smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Carnation, Galbanum and Vetiver.

Is 1881 Men or Creation 1984 better for summer or winter?

For summer, 1881 Men is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. 1881 Men suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 1881 Men and Creation 1984?

1881 Men has top notes of Juniper, Cypress, Lavender and Bergamot, heart notes of Vetiver, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Cassia, a base of Oakmoss, Pine Tree, Cedar and Patchouli. 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.