Fragrance comparison

2 vs Creation 1984

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 1,172 ratings analysed

The Fragrance Kitchen

2.502 votes

Rank #65,119 GreenCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,465 WoodyGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation 1984 takes 3 of 3 categories.

2
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Creation 1984
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

20/3

Creation 19843/3

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

2The Fragrance Kitchen

Creation 1984Ted Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

2.50/ 5 · 2 votes

Have 20%Had 0%Want 80%

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

0%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

50%Hate

2 votes · too few to score

28%Love

51%Like

2%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

1,170 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate38

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price valueN/A

¤ Price value64

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

citrus92%

yellow floral84%

powdery77%

fresh spicy69%

woody61%

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both green and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotGreen NotesBlack Currant

Heart

Ylang-YlangRosePowdery Notes

Base

MuskVanilla

Top

GalbanumMangoBlack CurrantPassionfruitPeachBergamotNeroliLemon

Heart

NarcissusCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrrisGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Black Currant, Ylang-Ylang and Musk. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Not enough votes yet

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#65,119

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#2,465

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Category winnerCreation 1984Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

2 by The Fragrance Kitchen opens with a sharp burst of bergamot, crushed green leaves, and tart black currant. As the initial citrus crispness settles on skin, banana-tinted ylang-ylang and soft rose emerge, wrapped in a layer of cosmetic powdery notes. The dry down anchors the floral brightness with clean white musk …

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 …

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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, 2 or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 takes 3 of 3 categories. 2 is rated 2.50/5 from 2 votes; Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes. Choose 2 for a green and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, 2 or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, 2 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 2 or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, 2 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 2 and Creation 1984 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Black Currant, Ylang-Ylang and Musk.

Is 2 or Creation 1984 better for summer or winter?

2 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 2 and Creation 1984?

2 has top notes of Bergamot, Green Notes and Black Currant, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Powdery Notes, a base of Musk and Vanilla. 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.