Fragrance comparison

Creation 1984 vs Cristalle Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 3,307 ratings analysed

5 wins

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,545 WoodyGreen

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57%scent match

Closely related

Cristalle Eau de Parfum

Chanel

4.122,137 votes

Rank #26,663 EarthyWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation 1984 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Creation 1984
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Cristalle Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a earthy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Creation 19845/7

Cristalle Eau de Parfum2/7

Ratings & consensus: Cristalle Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Cristalle Eau de Parfum
Longevity: Creation 1984
Sillage & projection: Creation 1984
Value for money: Creation 1984
Versatility: Creation 1984
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 Lapidus

Cristalle Eau de ParfumChanel

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

4.12/ 5 · 2,137 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

Category winnerCristalle Eau de ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

28%Love

51%Like

2%Ok

18%Dislike

1%Hate

1,170 votes

47%Love

33%Like

5%Ok

12%Dislike

2%Hate

2,137 votes

Category winnerCristalle Eau de ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity69

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value45

Category winnerCreation 1984Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

earthy100%

woody92%

mossy84%

aromatic77%

fruity69%

white floral61%

Scent match57%Closely related · both woody, earthy and aromatic

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

GalbanumMangoBlack CurrantPassionfruitPeachBergamotNeroliLemon

Heart

NarcissusCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrrisGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMuskVanilla

Top15-30 mins

Mandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

MelonJasminePeachYlang-Ylang

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossVetiver

InformationalShared notesPeach, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Oakmoss. Durations are only published for Cristalle Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter41

Day100

Night33

Category winnerCreation 1984Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Men1

Unisex43

Women56

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,545

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#26,663

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCreation 1984Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

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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Chanel Cristalle Eau de Parfum delivers a cool, green chypre profile with an unexpected burst of fruit. The initial spray crackles with tart mandarin orange before settling into ripe honeydew melon and velvety white jasmine petals. Unlike modern sugar-heavy scents, this fragrance stays firmly rooted in damp soil. Fore…

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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, Creation 1984 or Cristalle Eau de Parfum?

Creation 1984 takes 5 of 7 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Cristalle Eau de Parfum is rated 4.12/5 from 2,137 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Cristalle Eau de Parfum for a earthy and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Cristalle Eau de Parfum?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Cristalle Eau de Parfum 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Cristalle Eau de Parfum?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Cristalle Eau de Parfum 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation 1984 and Cristalle Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Closely related: a 57% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, earthy and aromatic accords. Common notes include Peach, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Oakmoss.

Is Creation 1984 or Cristalle Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. Cristalle Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Cristalle Eau de Parfum?

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. Cristalle Eau de Parfum has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Melon, Jasmine, Peach and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Oakmoss and Vetiver.