Fragrance comparison

Chypre d'Orient vs Creation 1984

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,368 ratings analysed

4 wins

Chypre d'Orient

Molinard

4.09198 votes

Rank #6,986 CitrusEarthy

Full profile Similar & dupes

49%scent match

Some overlap

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,673 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Chypre d'Orient takes 4 of 7 categories.

Chypre d'Orient
Choose it for a citrus and earthy character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring.
Creation 1984
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Chypre d'Orient4/7

Creation 19843/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Chypre d'OrientMolinard

Creation 1984Ted Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.09/ 5 · 198 votes

Have 72%Had 28%Want 0%

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerChypre d'OrientRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

37%Love

48%Like

2%Ok

13%Dislike

1%Hate

198 votes

28%Love

51%Like

2%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

1,170 votes

Category winnerChypre d'OrientMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate77

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value75

¤ Price value64

Category winnerChypre d'OrientBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

earthy92%

floral84%

green77%

mossy69%

woody61%

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both earthy, green and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GalbanumBergamotMandarin OrangeNeroliJasmine

Heart

OsmanthusIrisRose

Base

OakmossPatchouliAmberMusk

Top

GalbanumMangoBlack CurrantPassionfruitPeachBergamotNeroliLemon

Heart

NarcissusCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrrisGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Bergamot, Neroli and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter86

Day–

Night–

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerChypre d'OrientMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men33

Unisex47

Women20

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#6,986

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews26

Overall rank#2,673

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Category winnerCreation 1984Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Molinard Chypre d'Orient opens with a brisk, bitter-green burst of galbanum, zesty bergamot, and sunny neroli that feels like crushing fresh citrus leaves between your fingers. As the sharp green opening settles, a velvety heart of peachy osmanthus, powdery iris, and soft jasmine blooms over a deep, forest-floor base …

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Chypre d'Orient or Creation 1984?

Chypre d'Orient takes 4 of 7 categories. Chypre d'Orient is rated 4.09/5 from 198 votes; Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes. Choose Chypre d'Orient for a citrus and earthy 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 fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Chypre d'Orient or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Chypre d'Orient 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Chypre d'Orient or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Chypre d'Orient 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Chypre d'Orient and Creation 1984 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy, green and woody accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Bergamot, Neroli and Jasmine.

Is Chypre d'Orient or Creation 1984 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Chypre d'Orient is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Chypre d'Orient and Creation 1984?

Chypre d'Orient has top notes of Galbanum, Bergamot, Mandarin Orange and Neroli, heart notes of Osmanthus, Iris and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Patchouli, Amber 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.