Accordes 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?
Creation 1984 takes 6 of 7 categories.
AccordesChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring.
Creation 1984Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Accordes1/7
Creation 19846/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Accordes
- Community sentiment
- Creation 1984
- Longevity
- Creation 1984
- Sillage & projection
- Creation 1984
- Value for money
- Creation 1984
- Versatility
- Creation 1984
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Creation 1984
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
AccordesO BoticárioCreation 1984Ted LapidusWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.88/ 5 · 868 votes
Have 35%Had 65%Want 0%
3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
Category winnerAccordesRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate31%Love
45%Like
7%Ok
16%Dislike
1%Hate
868 votes
28%Love
51%Like
2%Ok
18%Dislike
1%Hate
1,170 votes
Category winnerCreation 1984Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCreation 1984
SillageCreation 1984
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCreation 1984Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwhite floral100%
citrus92%
woody84%
floral77%
fresh69%
fruity61%
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
Orange BlossomApplePrunellaMandarin OrangeBlack CurrantBergamot
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyJasmineYlang-YlangRed Rose
Base
MuskSandalwoodVetyver
Top
GalbanumMangoBlack CurrantPassionfruitPeachBergamotNeroliLemon
Heart
NarcissusCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrrisGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter59
Day–
Night–
Spring84
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerCreation 1984Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#16,635
PerfumerVerônica Casanova
Launched—
Reviews6
Overall rank#2,673
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews55
Category winnerCreation 1984Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotAccordes by O Boticário is a classic floral woody musk that balances bright orchard freshness with a clean, polished floral heart. The fragrance opens with a burst of crisp apple, zesty bergamot, and sweet orange blossom, creating an immediate shower-fresh sensation. As the initial citrus sparkle settles, a lush bouqu…
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, Accordes or Creation 1984?
Creation 1984 takes 6 of 7 categories. Accordes is rated 3.88/5 from 868 votes; Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes. Choose Accordes for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Accordes or Creation 1984?
Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Accordes 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Accordes or Creation 1984?
Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Accordes 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Accordes and Creation 1984 smell similar?
Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.
Is Accordes or Creation 1984 better for summer or winter?
For summer, Accordes is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Accordes and Creation 1984?
Accordes has top notes of Orange Blossom, Apple, Prunella and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine, Ylang-Ylang and Red Rose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Vetyver. 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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