Creation 1984 vs Dilis Classic Collection No. 2
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
63%scent match
Closely related
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Creation 1984 takes 5 of 7 categories.
Creation 1984Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Dilis Classic Collection No. 2Choose it for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Creation 19845/7
Dilis Classic Collection No. 22/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Creation 1984
- Community sentiment
- Creation 1984
- Longevity
- Creation 1984
- Sillage & projection
- Creation 1984
- Value for money
- Dilis Classic Collection No. 2
- Versatility
- Dilis Classic Collection No. 2
- 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 LapidusDilis Classic Collection No. 2Dilís ParfumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
3.74/ 5 · 58 votes
Have 48%Had 21%Want 30%
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
19%Love
55%Like
10%Ok
12%Dislike
3%Hate
58 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 winnerDilis Classic Collection No. 2Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
green92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
white floral69%
mossy61%
woody100%
earthy92%
green84%
aromatic77%
musky69%
powdery61%
Scent match63%Closely related · both woody, green and earthy
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
Top30 to 45 minutes
GalbanumCassisHyacinthBergamotRaspberryBulgarian Rose
Heart2 to 3 hours
HoneyCedarYlang-YlangTuberoseNarcissusLily-of-the-ValleyIrisJasmine
Base5 to 8 hours
OakmossCivettaVetiverSpicesMuskPatchouliSandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Bergamot, Narcissus and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Dilis Classic Collection No. 2, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring84
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring43
Summer19
Fall100
Winter86
Day86
Night100
Category winnerDilis Classic Collection No. 2Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,628
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews55
Overall rank#33,159
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 →Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 by Dilís Parfum delivers a rich, vintage chypre floral profile built around sharp green vegetation, deep woods, and classic animalic undertones. The fragrance opens with a brisk wave of bitter galbanum, tart cassis, and green hyacinth before settling into a dense floral bouquet sweetened…
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 Dilis Classic Collection No. 2?
Creation 1984 takes 5 of 7 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 is rated 3.74/5 from 58 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 for a woody and earthy character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.
Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Dilis Classic Collection No. 2?
Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 70/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Dilis Classic Collection No. 2?
Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 68/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Creation 1984 and Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 smell similar?
Closely related: a 63% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, green and earthy accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Bergamot, Narcissus and Tuberose.
Is Creation 1984 or Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 better for summer or winter?
For summer, Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Dilis Classic Collection No. 2?
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. Dilis Classic Collection No. 2 has top notes of Galbanum, Cassis, Hyacinth and Bergamot, heart notes of Honey, Cedar, Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose, a base of Oakmoss, Civetta, Vetiver and Spices.
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