Fragrance comparison

Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition vs Creation 1984

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 1,501 ratings analysed

Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition

Chanel

4.44331 votes

Rank #26,713 CitrusAldehydic

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28%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,545 WoodyGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation 1984 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition
Choose it for a citrus and aldehydic 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 5 L'Eau Red Edition2/7

Creation 19845/7

Ratings & consensus: Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition
Community sentiment: Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition
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 5 L'Eau Red EditionChanel

Creation 1984Ted Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.44/ 5 · 331 votes

Have 83%Had 17%Want 0%

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerChanel No 5 L'Eau Red EditionRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

59%Love

31%Like

6%Ok

4%Dislike

0%Hate

331 votes

28%Love

51%Like

2%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

1,170 votes

Category winnerChanel No 5 L'Eau Red EditionMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity61

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate86

⏱ 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

citrus100%

aldehydic92%

woody84%

powdery77%

fresh69%

white floral61%

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

AldehydesLemonNeroliOrangeBergamotLimeMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

Ylang-YlangJasmineMay Rose

Base4-6 hrs

OrrisVanillaCedarWhite Musk

Top

GalbanumMangoBlack CurrantPassionfruitPeachBergamotNeroliLemon

Heart

NarcissusCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrrisGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesLemon, Neroli, Bergamot and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter63

Day100

Night39

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCreation 1984Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men6

Unisex14

Women81

Work 38%Casual 33%Date 20%Party 9%

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#26,713

PerfumerOlivier Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,545

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Category winnerCreation 1984Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition strips away the heavy velvet curtains of the vintage original. It is bright. Crisp lemon, juicy mandarin orange, and sharp lime explode across the opening with fizzy aldehydes. That initial burst feels like cracking open a chilled citrus tonic on a sunny patio. Within twenty minutes, the …

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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 5 L'Eau Red Edition or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 takes 5 of 7 categories. Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition is rated 4.44/5 from 331 votes; Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes. Choose Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition for a citrus and aldehydic 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 5 L'Eau Red Edition or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition and Creation 1984 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Lemon, Neroli, Bergamot and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition or Creation 1984 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition and Creation 1984?

Chanel No 5 L'Eau Red Edition has top notes of Aldehydes, Lemon, Neroli and Orange, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and May Rose, a base of Orris, Vanilla, Cedar and White 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.