Fragrance comparison

Blonde vs Creation 1984

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

Updated 15 Oct 2026 2,242 ratings analysed

Blonde

Versace

4.101,072 votes

Rank #23,694 White FloralTuberose

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22%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,467 WoodyGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation 1984 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Blonde
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.
Creation 1984
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Blonde3/7

Creation 19844/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

BlondeVersace

Creation 1984Ted Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.10/ 5 · 1,072 votes

Have 60%Had 40%Want 0%

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerBlondeRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

49%Love

31%Like

2%Ok

17%Dislike

1%Hate

1,072 votes

28%Love

51%Like

2%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

1,170 votes

Category winnerBlondeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value44

¤ Price value64

Category winnerCreation 1984Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

tuberose91%

animalic83%

yellow floral74%

musky65%

amber56%

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

Scent match22%Clearly different · both white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GardeniaVioletPitosporumNeroliBergamot

Heart2-4 hrs

TuberoseYlang-YlangNarcissusCarnation

Base8-12 hrs

CivetBenzoinMusk

Top

GalbanumMangoBlack CurrantPassionfruitPeachBergamotNeroliLemon

Heart

NarcissusCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrrisGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesGardenia, Neroli, Bergamot and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Blonde, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day32

Night100

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerBlondeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex10

Women90

Date 41%Party 37%Casual 13%Work 9%

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#23,694

PerfumerNathalie Feisthauer

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,467

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Category winnerCreation 1984Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Versace Blonde does not whisper. It commands attention immediately. Crafted in 1995 by perfumer Nathalie Feisthauer, this powerhouse white floral fragrance centers on an unapologetic explosion of buttery tuberose and humid gardenia. A bright flash of neroli and crisp bergamot cuts through the opening seconds before de…

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, Blonde or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 takes 4 of 7 categories. Blonde is rated 4.10/5 from 1,072 votes; Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes. Choose Blonde for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in winter, evening 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, Blonde or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Blonde 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Blonde or Creation 1984?

Projection is very close: Creation 1984 73/100, Blonde 72/100 for sillage.

Do Blonde and Creation 1984 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Gardenia, Neroli, Bergamot and Tuberose.

Is Blonde or Creation 1984 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Blonde is the stronger pick. For winter, Blonde is the stronger pick. Blonde suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Blonde and Creation 1984?

Blonde has top notes of Gardenia, Violet, Pitosporum and Neroli, heart notes of Tuberose, Ylang-Ylang, Narcissus and Carnation, a base of Civet, Benzoin 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.