Fragrance comparison

Creation 1984 vs Eau de Gucci

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,465 ratings analysed

4 wins

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,584 WoodyGreen

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66%scent match

Closely related

Eau de Gucci

Gucci

4.12295 votes

Rank #7,005 White FloralGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation 1984 takes 4 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.
Eau de Gucci
Choose it for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Creation 19844/7

Eau de Gucci3/7

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

Eau de GucciGucci

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

4.12/ 5 · 295 votes

Have 40%Had 30%Want 30%

Category winnerEau de GucciRating 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

43%Love

40%Like

2%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

295 votes

Category winnerEau de GucciMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value53

Category winnerCreation 1984Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

white floral100%

green92%

floral84%

woody77%

earthy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match66%Closely related · both green, woody and white floral

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

HyacinthGalbanumYlang-YlangBergamotMandarin OrangeLemon

Heart3 to 5 hours

LilacLilyTuberoseHoneysuckleJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyIrisViolet

Base5 to 8 hours

OakmossVetiverMuskAmberCedarVanilla

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Bergamot, Lemon and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Eau de Gucci, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer69

Fall53

Winter41

Day100

Night46

Category winnerEau de GucciMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,584

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#7,005

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews36

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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Eau de Gucci is a crisp, expansive green floral that balances sharp spring blossoms against a classic woody base. Created by perfumer Michel Almairac, the scent opens with a brisk snap of galbanum, hyacinth, and citrus oils before settling into a rich floral core. Here, lilac, lily-of-the-valley, jasmine, and tuberose…

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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 Eau de Gucci?

Creation 1984 takes 4 of 7 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Eau de Gucci is rated 4.12/5 from 295 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Eau de Gucci for a white floral and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Eau de Gucci?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Eau de Gucci 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Eau de Gucci?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Eau de Gucci 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation 1984 and Eau de Gucci smell similar?

Closely related: a 66% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Bergamot, Lemon and Tuberose.

Is Creation 1984 or Eau de Gucci better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Eau de Gucci?

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. Eau de Gucci has top notes of Hyacinth, Galbanum, Ylang-Ylang and Bergamot, heart notes of Lilac, Lily, Tuberose and Honeysuckle, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk and Amber.