Fragrance comparison

555 vs Creation 1984

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

Updated 24 Oct 2026 1,189 ratings analysed

555

Deraah Private

4.3719 votes

Rank #18,558 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

38%scent match

Some overlap

3 wins

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,479 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation 1984 takes 3 of 5 categories.

555
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus 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 fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

5552/5

Creation 19843/5

Ratings & consensus: 555
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Creation 1984
Sillage & projection: Creation 1984
Value for money: 555
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

555Deraah Private

Creation 1984Ted Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 19 votes

Have 43%Had 18%Want 39%

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winner555Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

68%Love

11%Like

11%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

19 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

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value64

Category winner555Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

woody92%

tuberose84%

yellow floral77%

patchouli69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

Scent match38%Some overlap · both woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

PeachBergamotSpices

Heart2-4 hrs

TuberoseYlang-YlangJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

PatchouliSandalwoodAmber

Top

GalbanumMangoBlack CurrantPassionfruitPeachBergamotNeroliLemon

Heart

NarcissusCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrrisGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesPeach, Bergamot, Tuberose and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for 555, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer100

Fall78

Winter78

Day100

Night86

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex24

Women76

Date 29%Party 27%Casual 24%Work 20%

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#18,558

PerfumerDominique Ropion

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#2,479

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Category winnerCreation 1984Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Deraah Private 555 delivers a lush rush of velvety peach, fizzy bergamot, and warm spices right off the nozzle. It is bold. The opening alcohol lift clears in two minutes, letting rich tuberose and golden ylang-ylang flood the air with creamy, sunlit sweetness. You get serious presence without sharp edges. As the flo…

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, 555 or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 takes 3 of 5 categories. 555 is rated 4.37/5 from 19 votes; Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes. Choose 555 for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. 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, 555 or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, 555 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, 555 or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, 555 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do 555 and Creation 1984 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 38% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Peach, Bergamot, Tuberose and Ylang-Ylang.

Is 555 or Creation 1984 better for summer or winter?

555 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in 555 and Creation 1984?

555 has top notes of Peach, Bergamot and Spices, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Patchouli, Sandalwood and Amber. 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.