Creation 1984 vs Eau du Soir 2012
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
49%scent match
Some overlap
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.
Eau du Soir 2012Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Creation 19845/7
Eau du Soir 20122/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Creation 1984
- Community sentiment
- Creation 1984
- Longevity
- Creation 1984
- Sillage & projection
- Eau du Soir 2012
- Value for money
- Creation 1984
- Versatility
- Eau du Soir 2012
- 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 LapidusEau du Soir 2012SisleyWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
3.88/ 5 · 34 votes
Have 41%Had 12%Want 47%
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
44%Love
26%Like
6%Ok
21%Dislike
3%Hate
34 votes
Category winnerCreation 1984Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCreation 1984
SillageEau du Soir 2012
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCreation 1984Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
green92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
white floral69%
mossy61%
citrus100%
woody92%
aromatic84%
fresh spicy77%
white floral69%
mossy61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and white floral
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
LemonMandarin Orange
Heart
OakmossJuniperPatchouliBlack PepperJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangRose
Base
MuskAmber
InformationalShared notesLemon, Ylang-Ylang, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine. 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
Summer50
Fall70
Winter50
Day100
Night40
Category winnerEau du Soir 2012Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,675
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews55
Overall rank#40,829
PerfumerHubert d'Ornano, Isabelle d'Ornano, Jeannine Mongin
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 →Eau du Soir 2012 keeps Sisley’s classic Eau du Soir structure in a collector bottle, opening with bright lemon and mandarin before moving into a dense floral chypre heart. Moss, patchouli, pepper, jasmine and rose give it a green, spicy, polished feel, while musk and amber soften the drydown. It suits shoppers who enj…
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 du Soir 2012?
Creation 1984 takes 5 of 7 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Eau du Soir 2012 is rated 3.88/5 from 34 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Eau du Soir 2012 for a citrus and woody character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Eau du Soir 2012?
Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Eau du Soir 2012 72/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Eau du Soir 2012?
Projection is very close: Eau du Soir 2012 74/100, Creation 1984 73/100 for sillage.
Do Creation 1984 and Eau du Soir 2012 smell similar?
Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and white floral accords. Common notes include Lemon, Ylang-Ylang, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.
Is Creation 1984 or Eau du Soir 2012 better for summer or winter?
For summer, Eau du Soir 2012 is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. Eau du Soir 2012 suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Eau du Soir 2012?
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 du Soir 2012 has top notes of Lemon and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Oakmoss, Juniper, Patchouli and Black Pepper, a base of Musk and Amber.
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