Fragrance comparison

Clandestine Parfum vs Creation

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 646 ratings analysed

5 wins

Clandestine Parfum

Guy Laroche

4.3771 votes

Rank #25,536 SweetAmber

Full profile Similar & dupes

23%scent match

Clearly different

Creation

Ted Lapidus

3.85575 votes

Rank #4,351 EarthyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Clandestine Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories.

Clandestine Parfum
Choose it for a sweet and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear.
Creation
Choose it for a earthy and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Clandestine Parfum5/7

Creation2/7

Ratings & consensus: Clandestine Parfum
Community sentiment: Clandestine Parfum
Longevity: Clandestine Parfum
Sillage & projection: Clandestine Parfum
Value for money: Creation
Versatility: Clandestine Parfum
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Creation

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Clandestine ParfumGuy Laroche

CreationTed Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.37/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 34%Had 28%Want 37%

3.85/ 5 · 575 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

Category winnerClandestine ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

56%Love

30%Like

8%Ok

6%Dislike

0%Hate

71 votes

31%Love

43%Like

6%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

575 votes

Category winnerClandestine ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage74

♥ Love / hate84

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate71

Category winners

LongevityClandestine Parfum

SillageClandestine Parfum

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value48

¤ Price value76

Category winnerCreationBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

sweet100%

amber92%

powdery84%

fruity77%

floral69%

musky61%

earthy100%

floral92%

mossy84%

white floral77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

Scent match23%Clearly different · both floral

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Notes

AmberCivetHoneyPlumMarigoldBenzoinPatchouliDamask RoseAldehydesCarnationYlang-YlangMusk

No top / heart / base split published

Top

HoneyCassisNeroliOrris

Heart

CarnationTuberoseRoseJasmine

Base

MossPatchouliAmberMusk

InformationalShared notesAmber, Honey, Patchouli and Damask Rose. Durations are only published for Clandestine Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring38

Summer14

Fall59

Winter100

Day46

Night100

Spring80

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerClandestine ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex45

Women55

Men5

Unisex31

Women64

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#25,536

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews4

Overall rank#4,351

PerfumerJean-Pierre Weil

Launched—

Reviews38

Category winnerCreationHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Guy Laroche Clandestine Parfum is a rich, opulent 1985 French creation built around dark stewed plum, golden honey, and warm animalic civet. One dab changes the room. The opening strikes with sharp vintage aldehydes and fizzy bergamot that quickly soften into sweet damask rose, velvety carnation, and buttery ylang-yla…

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This formulation brings a distinct floral green density that defies contemporary sugary trends. A sharp burst of cassis and soapy neroli gives way to a bitter carnation and heavy tuberose heart, resting on a thick bed of natural moss and warm patchouli. It suits enthusiasts seeking a vintage aesthetic during chilly au…

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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, Clandestine Parfum or Creation?

Clandestine Parfum takes 5 of 7 categories. Clandestine Parfum is rated 4.37/5 from 71 votes; Creation is rated 3.85/5 from 575 votes. Choose Clandestine Parfum for a sweet and amber character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, evening wear. Choose Creation for a earthy and floral character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Clandestine Parfum or Creation?

Clandestine Parfum lasts longest (Clandestine Parfum 78/100, Creation 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Clandestine Parfum or Creation?

Clandestine Parfum projects furthest (Clandestine Parfum 74/100, Creation 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clandestine Parfum and Creation smell similar?

Clearly different: a 23% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral accords. Common notes include Amber, Honey, Patchouli and Damask Rose.

Is Clandestine Parfum or Creation better for summer or winter?

For summer, Clandestine Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Clandestine Parfum is the stronger pick. Clandestine Parfum suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clandestine Parfum and Creation?

Clandestine Parfum features Amber, Civet, Honey, Plum and Marigold. Creation has top notes of Honey, Cassis, Neroli and Orris, heart notes of Carnation, Tuberose, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Moss, Patchouli, Amber and Musk.