Fragrance comparison

Cossio vs Creation 1984

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,175 ratings analysed

3 wins

Cossio

Amzan

3.805 votes

Rank #63,991 AromaticFresh

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,675 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Cossio takes 3 of 4 categories.

Cossio
Choose it for a aromatic and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring.
Creation 1984
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Cossio3/4

Creation 19841/4

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

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CossioAmzan

Creation 1984Ted Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.80/ 5 · 5 votes

Have 31%Had 38%Want 31%

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

20%Love

40%Like

40%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

5 votes · too few to score

28%Love

51%Like

2%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

1,170 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity88

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate70

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityCossio

SillageCossio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value88

¤ Price value64

Category winnerCossioBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

aromatic100%

fresh92%

woody84%

warm spicy77%

floral69%

fruity61%

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both aromatic and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

PassionfruitCassisLemonFern

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyCarnationTea Rose

Base

SandalwoodTonka BeanMusk

Top

GalbanumMangoBlack CurrantPassionfruitPeachBergamotNeroliLemon

Heart

NarcissusCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrrisGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesPassionfruit, Lemon, Lily-of-the-Valley and Carnation. 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

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#63,991

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,675

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Category winnerCreation 1984Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Cossio by Amzan is a bright, chypre-floral scent that shifts from tart passionfruit and cassis into a green, powdery heart of lily-of-the-valley and carnation. It offers a fresh yet grounded profile perfect for daily wear in spring. The dry-down highlights sandalwood and soft musk, creating a balanced and versatile fr…

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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, Cossio or Creation 1984?

Cossio takes 3 of 4 categories. Cossio is rated 3.80/5 from 5 votes; Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes. Choose Cossio for a aromatic and fresh character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Cossio or Creation 1984?

Cossio lasts longest (Cossio 88/100, Creation 1984 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Cossio or Creation 1984?

Projection is very close: Cossio 75/100, Creation 1984 73/100 for sillage.

Do Cossio and Creation 1984 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Passionfruit, Lemon, Lily-of-the-Valley and Carnation.

What are the notes in Cossio and Creation 1984?

Cossio has top notes of Passionfruit, Cassis, Lemon and Fern, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Carnation and Tea Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Tonka Bean 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.