Fragrance comparison

Bellini Brutal vs Creation 1984

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 1,187 ratings analysed

Bellini Brutal

QOT - Question of Time

3.7617 votes

Rank #46,067 WoodyEarthy

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33%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,460 WoodyGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation 1984 takes 4 of 5 categories.

Bellini Brutal
Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Creation 1984
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Bellini Brutal1/5

Creation 19844/5

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

Bellini BrutalQOT - Question of Time

Creation 1984Ted Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.76/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 43%Had 10%Want 47%

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

41%Love

6%Like

41%Ok

12%Dislike

0%Hate

17 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

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate69

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value72

¤ Price value64

Category winnerBellini BrutalBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

earthy92%

tropical84%

citrus77%

fruity69%

sweet61%

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20-30 mins

MangoBergamotPink Pepper

Heart2-3 hrs

Woody NotesPatchouliVetiver

Base4-6 hrs

Earthy NotesAmberCedar

Top

GalbanumMangoBlack CurrantPassionfruitPeachBergamotNeroliLemon

Heart

NarcissusCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrrisGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesMango, Bergamot, Patchouli and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Bellini Brutal, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer89

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night47

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men11

Unisex78

Women11

Casual 44%Work 24%Date 17%Party 14%

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#46,067

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

Overall rank#2,460

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Category winnerCreation 1984Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Bellini Brutal by QOT - Question of Time takes the fizzy sweetness of a classic peach cocktail and spins it into a tart, woody territory. The initial spray delivers a sharp rush of green bergamot and juicy mango, punctuated by prickly pink pepper that tingles in the sinuses. As the fruit notes quiet down after thirty …

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 …

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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, Bellini Brutal or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 takes 4 of 5 categories. Bellini Brutal is rated 3.76/5 from 17 votes; Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes. Choose Bellini Brutal for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, 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, Bellini Brutal or Creation 1984?

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

Which projects more, Bellini Brutal or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Bellini Brutal 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Bellini Brutal and Creation 1984 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Mango, Bergamot, Patchouli and Vetiver.

Is Bellini Brutal or Creation 1984 better for summer or winter?

Bellini Brutal suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Bellini Brutal and Creation 1984?

Bellini Brutal has top notes of Mango, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Woody Notes, Patchouli and Vetiver, a base of Earthy Notes, Amber and Cedar. 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.