Creation 1984 vs Deep Violet
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
28%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Creation 1984 takes 1 of 1 categories.
Creation 1984Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Deep VioletChoose it for a floral and green character. Best in spring, day or night wear.
Creation 19841/1
Deep Violet0/1
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Not scored
- Sillage & projection
- Not scored
- Value for money
- Not scored
- 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
Creation 1984Ted LapidusDeep VioletMacott ParfumsWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
—/ 5 · 0 votes
Have 50%Had 0%Want 50%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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
Not enough votes yet
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityNo data
SillageNo data
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
green92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
white floral69%
mossy61%
floral100%
green92%
yellow floral84%
aromatic77%
amber69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match28%Clearly different · 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
Notes
Violet LeafCarnationNarcissusAmbergrisOsmanthusTuberoseBasilOrrisLime (Linden) BlossomCO2 Extracts
No top / heart / base split published
InformationalShared notesNarcissus, Carnation, Tuberose and Orris. 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
Summer0
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#76,309
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →Deep Violet by Macott Parfums opens with a sharp burst of crushed violet leaf and spicy basil. The initial spray feels cold and green, almost like wet soil after heavy rain. As the top notes quiet down, yellow narcissus and buttery orris emerge, giving the floral heart a dense, slightly waxy texture. A base of ambergr…
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.
Do Creation 1984 and Deep Violet smell similar?
Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Narcissus, Carnation, Tuberose and Orris.
Is Creation 1984 or Deep Violet better for summer or winter?
Deep Violet suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Deep Violet?
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. Deep Violet features Violet Leaf, Carnation, Narcissus, Ambergris and Osmanthus.
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