Creation 1984 vs al01
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
37%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Creation 1984 takes 6 of 7 categories.
Creation 1984Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
al01Choose it for a fruity and green character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Creation 19846/7
al011/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Creation 1984
- Community sentiment
- Creation 1984
- Longevity
- Creation 1984
- Sillage & projection
- Creation 1984
- Value for money
- Creation 1984
- Versatility
- al01
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Creation 1984
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Creation 1984Ted Lapidusal01biehl parfumkunstwerkeWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
3.43/ 5 · 161 votes
Have 33%Had 26%Want 41%
Category winnerCreation 1984Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate28%Love
51%Like
2%Ok
18%Dislike
1%Hate
1,170 votes
17%Love
53%Like
4%Ok
25%Dislike
1%Hate
110 votes
Category winnerCreation 1984Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCreation 1984
SillageCreation 1984
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCreation 1984Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
green92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
white floral69%
mossy61%
fruity100%
green92%
sweet84%
powdery77%
floral69%
aromatic61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · both green and aromatic
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GalbanumMangoBlack CurrantPassionfruitPeachBergamotNeroliLemon
Heart
NarcissusCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrrisGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMuskVanilla
Top
GalbanumPineapplePeachRaspberryBlack CurrantBasilBergamot
Heart
NarcissusVioletOrchidAfrican Orange FlowerFreesiaGardeniaYlang-YlangJasmine
Base
IrisOakmossMuskVetiverSandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Black Currant, Peach and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring84
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer92
Fall46
Winter19
Day100
Night26
Category winneral01Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,662
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews55
Overall rank#15,367
PerfumerArturetto Landi
Launched—
Reviews22
Category winnerCreation 1984Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCreation 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 …
Reviews →al01 by biehl parfumkunstwerke is a Floral fragrance for women and men. al01 was launched in 2007. The nose behind this fragrance is Arturetto Landi. Top notes are Galbanum, Pineapple, Peach, Raspberry, Black Currant, Basil and Bergamot; middle notes are Narcissus, Violet, Orchid, African Orange Flower, Freesia, Garde…
Reviews →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, Creation 1984 or al01?
Creation 1984 takes 6 of 7 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; al01 is rated 3.43/5 from 161 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose al01 for a fruity and green character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or al01?
Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, al01 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Creation 1984 or al01?
Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, al01 57/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Creation 1984 and al01 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Black Currant, Peach and Bergamot.
Is Creation 1984 or al01 better for summer or winter?
For summer, al01 is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. al01 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Creation 1984 and al01?
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. al01 has top notes of Galbanum, Pineapple, Peach and Raspberry, heart notes of Narcissus, Violet, Orchid and African Orange Flower, a base of Iris, Oakmoss, Musk and Vetiver.
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