Fragrance comparison

CH Birds Of Paradise For Her vs Creation 1984

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 1,285 ratings analysed

CH Birds Of Paradise For Her

Carolina Herrera

4.07115 votes

Rank #15,882 FruityVanilla

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19%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,470 WoodyGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation 1984 takes 4 of 7 categories.

CH Birds Of Paradise For Her
Choose it for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Creation 1984
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

CH Birds Of Paradise For Her3/7

Creation 19844/7

Ratings & consensus: CH Birds Of Paradise For Her
Community sentiment: CH Birds Of Paradise For Her
Longevity: Creation 1984
Sillage & projection: Creation 1984
Value for money: Creation 1984
Versatility: CH Birds Of Paradise For Her
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Creation 1984

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CH Birds Of Paradise For HerCarolina Herrera

Creation 1984Ted Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.07/ 5 · 115 votes

Have 89%Had 11%Want 0%

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerCH Birds Of Paradise For HerRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

43%Love

34%Like

14%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

115 votes

28%Love

51%Like

2%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

1,170 votes

Category winnerCH Birds Of Paradise For HerMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value47

¤ Price value64

Category winnerCreation 1984Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

fruity100%

vanilla92%

woody84%

powdery77%

floral69%

soft spicy61%

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

Black CurrantNeroli

Heart2-3 hrs

CoconutRose

Base5-7 hrs

VanillaSandalwood

Top

GalbanumMangoBlack CurrantPassionfruitPeachBergamotNeroliLemon

Heart

NarcissusCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrrisGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Neroli, Vanilla and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for CH Birds Of Paradise For Her, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring92

Summer100

Fall46

Winter27

Day100

Night37

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCH Birds Of Paradise For HerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex2

Women98

Casual 38%Date 26%Party 21%Work 15%

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#15,882

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews5

Overall rank#2,470

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Category winnerCreation 1984Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Carolina Herrera CH Birds Of Paradise For Her delivers an instant rush of sunny escapism. It kicks off with a sharp, mouthwatering burst of tart black currant and sparkling neroli. That initial tang cuts cleanly through the air. Within fifteen minutes, the scent softens into a creamy heart of milky coconut and dewy pi…

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, CH Birds Of Paradise For Her or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 takes 4 of 7 categories. CH Birds Of Paradise For Her is rated 4.07/5 from 115 votes; Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes. Choose CH Birds Of Paradise For Her for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime 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, CH Birds Of Paradise For Her or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, CH Birds Of Paradise For Her 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, CH Birds Of Paradise For Her or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, CH Birds Of Paradise For Her 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do CH Birds Of Paradise For Her and Creation 1984 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Neroli, Vanilla and Sandalwood.

Is CH Birds Of Paradise For Her or Creation 1984 better for summer or winter?

For summer, CH Birds Of Paradise For Her is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. CH Birds Of Paradise For Her suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in CH Birds Of Paradise For Her and Creation 1984?

CH Birds Of Paradise For Her has top notes of Black Currant and Neroli, heart notes of Coconut and Rose, a base of Vanilla and Sandalwood. 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.