Fragrance comparison

Al Fakher vs Creation 1984

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,200 ratings analysed

Al Fakher

Afnan

3.9330 votes

Rank #21,572 TropicalFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,456 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation 1984 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Al Fakher
Choose it for a tropical and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, evening wear.
Creation 1984
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Al Fakher3/7

Creation 19844/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Al FakherAfnan

Creation 1984Ted Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.93/ 5 · 30 votes

Have 31%Had 5%Want 64%

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerCreation 1984Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

27%Love

50%Like

13%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

30 votes

28%Love

51%Like

2%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

1,170 votes

Category winnerAl FakherMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage65

♥ Love / hate73

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value83

¤ Price value64

Category winnerAl FakherBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

tropical100%

fruity92%

sweet84%

citrus77%

woody69%

floral61%

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

MangoFloral NotesSandalwoodMuskPassionfruitBergamotCitruses

No top / heart / base split published

Top

GalbanumMangoBlack CurrantPassionfruitPeachBergamotNeroliLemon

Heart

NarcissusCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrrisGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesMango, Sandalwood, Musk and Passionfruit. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring55

Summer100

Fall73

Winter55

Day60

Night100

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerAl FakherMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex15

Women85

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#21,572

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#2,456

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Category winnerCreation 1984Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Afnan Al Fakher leans tropical and fruity at first, with mango, passionfruit and bright citrus over a floral core that quickly becomes more noticeable in wear. As it settles, sandalwood and musk bring a woody, slightly powdery finish. It reads bold rather than airy. If you enjoy strong floral-fruity oils with real sta…

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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, Al Fakher or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 takes 4 of 7 categories. Al Fakher is rated 3.93/5 from 30 votes; Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes. Choose Al Fakher for a tropical and fruity character. Wins on community sentiment, value for money and versatility. Best in summer, evening wear. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Al Fakher or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Al Fakher 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Al Fakher or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Al Fakher 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Al Fakher and Creation 1984 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Mango, Sandalwood, Musk and Passionfruit.

Is Al Fakher or Creation 1984 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Al Fakher is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. Al Fakher suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Al Fakher and Creation 1984?

Al Fakher features Mango, Floral Notes, Sandalwood, Musk and Passionfruit. 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.