Fragrance comparison

Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver vs Creation 1984

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,176 ratings analysed

Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver

Claus Porto

4.506 votes

Rank #51,804 PatchouliWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,548 WoodyGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation 1984 takes 4 of 4 categories.

Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver
Choose it for a patchouli and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Creation 1984
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver0/4

Creation 19844/4

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

Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & VetyverClaus Porto

Creation 1984Ted Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.50/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 19%Had 0%Want 81%

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

50%Love

50%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

6 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

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate88

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value50

¤ Price value64

Category winnerCreation 1984Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

patchouli100%

woody92%

citrus84%

rose77%

earthy69%

warm spicy61%

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both woody and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15 to 30 minutes

BergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 4 hours

PatchouliRoseJasmineVetiver

Base4 to 7 hours

VanillaMusk

Top

GalbanumMangoBlack CurrantPassionfruitPeachBergamotNeroliLemon

Heart

NarcissusCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrrisGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Patchouli, Jasmine and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring50

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night50

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#51,804

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,548

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Category winnerCreation 1984Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver by Claus Porto presents a classic chypre profile that balances brisk citrus with deep earthiness. The opening brings an instant burst of tart bergamot and sweet mandarin orange, cutting through warm air with crisp clarity. As the initial brightness settles, the fragrance reveals…

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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, Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 takes 4 of 4 categories. Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver is rated 4.50/5 from 6 votes; Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes. Choose Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver for a patchouli and woody character. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver and Creation 1984 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Patchouli, Jasmine and Vetiver.

Is Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver or Creation 1984 better for summer or winter?

Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver and Creation 1984?

Agua de Colonia No.1 Bergamot & Vetyver has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Patchouli, Rose, Jasmine and Vetiver, a base of Vanilla 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.