Balade aux Champs-Elysées vs Creation 1984
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Creation 1984 takes 4 of 5 categories.
Balade aux Champs-ElyséesChoose it for a soft spicy and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Creation 1984Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Balade aux Champs-Elysées1/5
Creation 19844/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Creation 1984
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Creation 1984
- Sillage & projection
- Creation 1984
- Value for money
- Balade aux Champs-Elysées
- 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
Balade aux Champs-ElyséesAgatha ParisCreation 1984Ted LapidusWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.60/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 33%Had 18%Want 49%
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 hate20%Love
50%Like
0%Ok
30%Dislike
0%Hate
10 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
Category winners
LongevityCreation 1984
SillageCreation 1984
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerBalade aux Champs-ElyséesBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothsoft spicy100%
fruity92%
tuberose84%
white floral77%
sweet69%
woody61%
woody100%
green92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
white floral69%
mossy61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
Red CurrantPink PepperBergamot
Heart
TuberoseYlang-YlangJasmine
Base
VetiverPatchouliVanilla
Top
GalbanumMangoBlack CurrantPassionfruitPeachBergamotNeroliLemon
Heart
NarcissusCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrrisGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang 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 seasonSpring25
Summer75
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night75
Spring84
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#25,176
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews5
Overall rank#2,675
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews55
Category winnerCreation 1984Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotBalade aux Champs-Elysees opens with tart red currant, bergamot and a clear pink-pepper kick, then moves into a creamy white-floral heart with tuberose, jasmine and ylang-ylang. The dry-down turns sweeter and woodier with vanilla, patchouli and vetiver. It suits shoppers who like fruity florals with real spice and pr…
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, Balade aux Champs-Elysées or Creation 1984?
Creation 1984 takes 4 of 5 categories. Balade aux Champs-Elysées is rated 3.60/5 from 10 votes; Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes. Choose Balade aux Champs-Elysées for a soft spicy and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, daytime wear. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Balade aux Champs-Elysées or Creation 1984?
They last about the same: Creation 1984 80/100, Balade aux Champs-Elysées 78/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Balade aux Champs-Elysées or Creation 1984?
Projection is very close: Creation 1984 73/100, Balade aux Champs-Elysées 71/100 for sillage.
Do Balade aux Champs-Elysées and Creation 1984 smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.
Is Balade aux Champs-Elysées or Creation 1984 better for summer or winter?
Balade aux Champs-Elysées suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Balade aux Champs-Elysées and Creation 1984?
Balade aux Champs-Elysées has top notes of Red Currant, Pink Pepper and Bergamot, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Vetiver, Patchouli and Vanilla. 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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