Fragrance comparison

Creation 1984 vs Desiderio

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 1,187 ratings analysed

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,460 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

8%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Desiderio

Paolo Gigli

4.3517 votes

Rank #32,787 VanillaSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Desiderio takes 4 of 5 categories.

Creation 1984
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Desiderio
Choose it for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Creation 19841/5

Desiderio4/5

Ratings & consensus: Desiderio
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Desiderio
Sillage & projection: Desiderio
Value for money: Desiderio
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 Lapidus

DesiderioPaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

4.35/ 5 · 17 votes

Have 28%Had 14%Want 58%

Category winnerDesiderioRating 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

71%Love

12%Like

0%Ok

18%Dislike

0%Hate

17 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage75

♥ Love / hate84

Category winners

LongevityDesiderio

SillageDesiderio

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value65

Category winnerDesiderioBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

vanilla100%

sweet92%

fruity84%

amber77%

tropical69%

citrus61%

Scent match8%Clearly different

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 OrangeLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

PeachPassionfruitCoconut

Base8-12 hrs

Tonka BeanVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesPassionfruit, Peach, Lemon and Amber. Durations are only published for Desiderio, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring75

Summer100

Fall50

Winter0

Day100

Night70

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Men20

Unisex50

Women30

Casual 34%Party 31%Date 25%Work 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,460

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#32,787

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Paolo Gigli Desiderio opens with a sudden splash of tart lemon and juicy mandarin orange. The citrus bursts loud and bright. Within twenty minutes, luscious peach flesh and tangy passionfruit join a milky coconut accord to form a sun-drenched fruit profile. The scent does not stay purely tropical, however. A dense fou…

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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 Desiderio?

Desiderio takes 4 of 5 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Desiderio is rated 4.35/5 from 17 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Desiderio for a vanilla and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Desiderio?

They last about the same: Desiderio 82/100, Creation 1984 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Desiderio?

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

Do Creation 1984 and Desiderio smell similar?

Clearly different: a 8% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Passionfruit, Peach, Lemon and Amber.

Is Creation 1984 or Desiderio better for summer or winter?

Desiderio suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Desiderio?

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. Desiderio has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Lemon, heart notes of Peach, Passionfruit and Coconut, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Amber.