Byblos vs Creation 1984
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
22%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Creation 1984 takes 4 of 7 categories.
ByblosChoose it for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Creation 1984Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.
Byblos3/7
Creation 19844/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Byblos
- Community sentiment
- Byblos
- Longevity
- Creation 1984
- Sillage & projection
- Creation 1984
- Value for money
- Byblos
- Versatility
- Creation 1984
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Creation 1984
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
ByblosByblosCreation 1984Ted LapidusWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.93/ 5 · 524 votes
Have 44%Had 36%Want 20%
3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
Category winnerByblosRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate32%Love
48%Like
3%Ok
16%Dislike
1%Hate
524 votes
28%Love
51%Like
2%Ok
18%Dislike
1%Hate
1,170 votes
Category winnerByblosMost 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 winnerByblosBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothfruity100%
white floral92%
sweet84%
powdery77%
floral69%
yellow floral61%
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 = sharedTop
PassionfruitPineappleBlack CurrantCassiaPeachMarigoldGrapefruitBergamot
Heart
MimosaHoneysuckleJasmineGardeniaHeliotropeVioletLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-Ylang
Base
RaspberryPepperVetiverMusk
Top
GalbanumMangoBlack CurrantPassionfruitPeachBergamotNeroliLemon
Heart
NarcissusCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrrisGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesPassionfruit, Black Currant, Peach 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 seasonSpring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter35
Day–
Night–
Spring84
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerCreation 1984Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#3,586
PerfumerIlias Ermenidis
Launched—
Reviews96
Overall rank#2,662
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews55
Category winnerCreation 1984Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotByblos by Byblos is a vibrant floral fruity fragrance for women that evokes a nostalgic 90s aesthetic. This perfume centers on a lush blend of passionfruit and pineapple, set against a complex heart of mimosa and jasmine. It feels ideal for bright spring days or casual summer outings, offering a refreshingly playful a…
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, Byblos or Creation 1984?
Creation 1984 takes 4 of 7 categories. Byblos is rated 3.93/5 from 524 votes; Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes. Choose Byblos for a fruity and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.
Which lasts longer, Byblos or Creation 1984?
Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Byblos 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Byblos or Creation 1984?
Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Byblos 56/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Byblos and Creation 1984 smell similar?
Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Passionfruit, Black Currant, Peach and Bergamot.
Is Byblos or Creation 1984 better for summer or winter?
For summer, Byblos is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Byblos and Creation 1984?
Byblos has top notes of Passionfruit, Pineapple, Black Currant and Cassia, heart notes of Mimosa, Honeysuckle, Jasmine and Gardenia, a base of Raspberry, Pepper, Vetiver 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.
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