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al01 vs Creation 1984

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

Updated 1,331 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation 1984 takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • al01

    Choose it for a fruity and green character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Creation 1984

    Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

al011/7
Creation 19846/7
Ratings & consensus
Creation 1984
Community sentiment
Creation 1984
Longevity
Creation 1984
Sillage & projection
Creation 1984
Value for money
Creation 1984
Versatility
al01
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Creation 1984

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
al01biehl parfumkunstwerke
Creation 1984Ted Lapidus
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.43/ 5 · 161 votes
Have 33%Had 26%Want 41%
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
17%Love
53%Like
4%Ok
25%Dislike
1%Hate

110 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
⏱ Longevity70
〰 Sillage57
♥ Love / hate66
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage73
♥ Love / hate72
Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value63
¤ Price value64
Category winnerCreation 1984Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
fruity100%
green92%
sweet84%
powdery77%
floral69%
aromatic61%
woody100%
green92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
white floral69%
mossy61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both green and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
GalbanumPineapplePeachRaspberryBlack CurrantBasilBergamot
Heart
NarcissusVioletOrchidAfrican Orange FlowerFreesiaGardeniaYlang-YlangJasmine
Base
IrisOakmossMuskVetiverSandalwoodAmber
Top
GalbanumMangoBlack CurrantPassionfruitPeachBergamotNeroliLemon
Heart
NarcissusCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrrisGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Peach, Black Currant and Bergamot. 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
Summer92
Fall46
Winter19
Day100
Night26
Spring84
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winneral01Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men0
Unisex31
Women69
Men2
Unisex29
Women69
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,367

PerfumerArturetto Landi

Launched—

Reviews22

Overall rank#2,662

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Category winnerCreation 1984Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

al01 by biehl parfumkunstwerke is a Floral fragrance for women and men. al01 was launched in 2007. The nose behind this fragrance is Arturetto Landi. Top notes are Galbanum, Pineapple, Peach, Raspberry, Black Currant, Basil and Bergamot; middle notes are Narcissus, Violet, Orchid, African Orange Flower, Freesia, Garde…

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, al01 or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 takes 6 of 7 categories. al01 is rated 3.43/5 from 161 votes; Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes. Choose al01 for a fruity and green character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, al01 or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, al01 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, al01 or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, al01 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do al01 and Creation 1984 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Peach, Black Currant and Bergamot.

Is al01 or Creation 1984 better for summer or winter?

For summer, al01 is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. al01 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in al01 and Creation 1984?

al01 has top notes of Galbanum, Pineapple, Peach and Raspberry, heart notes of Narcissus, Violet, Orchid and African Orange Flower, a base of Iris, Oakmoss, Musk and Vetiver. 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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