Fragrance comparison

Clean Ultimate vs Creation 1984

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,520 ratings analysed

Clean Ultimate

Clean

3.80350 votes

Rank #36,046 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,548 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation 1984 takes 6 of 7 categories.

Clean Ultimate
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Creation 1984
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Clean Ultimate1/7

Creation 19846/7

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

Clean UltimateClean

Creation 1984Ted Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 350 votes

Have 48%Had 23%Want 29%

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerCreation 1984Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

30%Love

45%Like

2%Ok

21%Dislike

2%Hate

350 votes

28%Love

51%Like

2%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

1,170 votes

Category winnerCreation 1984Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value61

¤ Price value64

Category winnerCreation 1984Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

citrus92%

musky84%

aromatic77%

fresh69%

lavender61%

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both white floral and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top20 to 30 minutes

BergamotLemonLime

Heart2 to 3 hours

LavenderJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyTuberoseWhite Rose

Base2 to 3 hours

MuskNeroli

Top

GalbanumMangoBlack CurrantPassionfruitPeachBergamotNeroliLemon

Heart

NarcissusCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrrisGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for Clean Ultimate, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring87

Summer100

Fall35

Winter29

Day100

Night20

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerClean UltimateMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex67

Women33

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#36,046

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,548

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Category winnerCreation 1984Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Clean Ultimate by Clean is a brisk citrus and floral green scent built around crisp air and freshly washed linens. It starts with an energetic burst of lemon, lime, and bergamot that cuts through warm weather with a bright bite. As the citrus settles, a soft core of lavender, white rose, jasmine, lily-of-the-valley, a…

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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, Clean Ultimate or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 takes 6 of 7 categories. Clean Ultimate is rated 3.80/5 from 350 votes; Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes. Choose Clean Ultimate for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Clean Ultimate or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Clean Ultimate 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Clean Ultimate or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Clean Ultimate 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Clean Ultimate and Creation 1984 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Clean Ultimate or Creation 1984 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Clean Ultimate is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. Clean Ultimate suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Clean Ultimate and Creation 1984?

Clean Ultimate has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Lime, heart notes of Lavender, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Tuberose, a base of Musk and Neroli. 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.