Fragrance comparison

Chanel No 19 Parfum vs Creation 1984

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 2,812 ratings analysed

Chanel No 19 Parfum

Chanel

4.331,642 votes

Rank #25,386 GreenWoody

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61%scent match

Closely related

5 wins

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,546 WoodyGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation 1984 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Chanel No 19 Parfum
Choose it for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Creation 1984
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Chanel No 19 Parfum2/7

Creation 19845/7

Ratings & consensus: Chanel No 19 Parfum
Community sentiment: Chanel No 19 Parfum
Longevity: Creation 1984
Sillage & projection: Creation 1984
Value for money: Creation 1984
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

Chanel No 19 ParfumChanel

Creation 1984Ted Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.33/ 5 · 1,642 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerChanel No 19 ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

28%Like

2%Ok

11%Dislike

1%Hate

1,642 votes

28%Love

51%Like

2%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

1,170 votes

Category winnerChanel No 19 ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate83

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value46

¤ Price value64

Category winnerCreation 1984Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

green100%

woody92%

earthy84%

aromatic77%

iris69%

powdery61%

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

Scent match61%Closely related · both green, woody and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

GalbanumNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

OrrisMay RoseNarcissusJasmineHedioneYlang-Ylang

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossVetiverCedarMusk

Top

GalbanumMangoBlack CurrantPassionfruitPeachBergamotNeroliLemon

Heart

NarcissusCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrrisGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Neroli, Orris and Narcissus. Durations are only published for Chanel No 19 Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter49

Day100

Night39

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCreation 1984Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men4

Unisex41

Women55

Work 47%Casual 30%Date 16%Party 7%

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,386

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,546

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Category winnerCreation 1984Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel No 19 Parfum delivers a striking, unapologetic burst of green energy that immediately cuts through the noise of sweet modern perfumes. The opening snaps with bitter galbanum and sparkling neroli, smelling like crushed flower stems after a cold morning rain. As the initial sharp bite mellows, luxurious orris roo…

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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, Chanel No 19 Parfum or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 takes 5 of 7 categories. Chanel No 19 Parfum is rated 4.33/5 from 1,642 votes; Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes. Choose Chanel No 19 Parfum for a green and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, 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, Chanel No 19 Parfum or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Chanel No 19 Parfum 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chanel No 19 Parfum or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Chanel No 19 Parfum 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chanel No 19 Parfum and Creation 1984 smell similar?

Closely related: a 61% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Neroli, Orris and Narcissus.

Is Chanel No 19 Parfum or Creation 1984 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Chanel No 19 Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. Chanel No 19 Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chanel No 19 Parfum and Creation 1984?

Chanel No 19 Parfum has top notes of Galbanum and Neroli, heart notes of Orris, May Rose, Narcissus and Jasmine, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Cedar 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.