Creation 1984 vs Eau de Rochas
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
51%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3.
Creation 1984Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter.
Eau de RochasChoose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Creation 19843/7
Eau de Rochas3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Eau de Rochas
- Community sentiment
- Tie
- Longevity
- Creation 1984
- Sillage & projection
- Creation 1984
- Value for money
- Eau de Rochas
- Versatility
- Creation 1984
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Eau de Rochas
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Creation 1984Ted LapidusEau de RochasRochasWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
3.96/ 5 · 1,600 votes
Have 59%Had 41%Want 0%
Category winnerEau de RochasRating 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
35%Love
42%Like
6%Ok
16%Dislike
1%Hate
1,492 votes
Category winnerTieMost 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 winnerEau de RochasBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
green92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
white floral69%
mossy61%
citrus100%
aromatic88%
fresh spicy77%
woody65%
earthy53%
green42%
Scent match51%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and green
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
Top
LimeLemonBasilBergamotGrapefruitMandarin OrangeVerbena
Heart
CorianderPatchouliCarnationNarcissusJasmineWild Rose
Base
OakmossVetiverMuskSandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Narcissus and Carnation. 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
Fall0
Winter17
Day–
Night–
Category winnerCreation 1984Most 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#2,272
PerfumerNicolas Mamounas
Launched—
Reviews185
Category winnerEau de RochasHigher 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 →Eau de Rochas is a sharp, classic citrus aromatic that defines summer refreshment. Opening with a crisp, bracing blast of lemon and verbena, it settles into an earthy, mossy base that feels clean and composed. It is an ideal companion for high-heat days when you need something cooling, functional, and devoid of unnece…
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 Eau de Rochas?
No clear winner: the 7 categories split 3–3. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Eau de Rochas is rated 3.96/5 from 1,600 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and versatility. Best in winter. Choose Eau de Rochas for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Eau de Rochas?
Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Eau de Rochas 59/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Eau de Rochas?
Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Eau de Rochas 52/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Creation 1984 and Eau de Rochas smell similar?
Some overlap: a 51% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and green accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Narcissus and Carnation.
Is Creation 1984 or Eau de Rochas better for summer or winter?
For summer, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Eau de Rochas?
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 Rochas has top notes of Lime, Lemon, Basil and Bergamot, heart notes of Coriander, Patchouli, Carnation and Narcissus, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Musk and Sandalwood.
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