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Creation 1984 vs Elfen Spring

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

Updated 1,209 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Elfen Spring takes 5 of 7 categories.

  • Creation 1984

    Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

  • Elfen Spring

    Choose it for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Creation 19842/7
Elfen Spring5/7
Ratings & consensus
Elfen Spring
Community sentiment
Elfen Spring
Longevity
Elfen Spring
Sillage & projection
Elfen Spring
Value for money
Creation 1984
Versatility
Elfen Spring
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
Elfen SpringAuphorie
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
4.09/ 5 · 39 votes
Have 8%Had 8%Want 85%
Category winnerElfen SpringRating 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

55%Love
42%Like
0%Ok
3%Dislike
0%Hate

31 votes

Category winnerElfen SpringMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage73
♥ Love / hate72
⏱ Longevity86
〰 Sillage79
♥ Love / hate86
Category winners

LongevityElfen Spring

SillageElfen Spring

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value64
¤ Price value50
Category winnerCreation 1984Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
green92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
white floral69%
mossy61%
aquatic100%
fresh91%
white floral83%
floral74%
ozonic65%
citrus56%
Scent match16%Clearly different · both 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
Top
MelonWater NotesLotusMandarin Orange
Heart
Water LilyLily-of-the-ValleyGardeniaTuberose
Base
AmberMuskPrecious Woods
InformationalShared notesTuberose, Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring84
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer87
Fall67
Winter33
Day100
Night50
Category winnerElfen SpringMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex29
Women69
Men0
Unisex50
Women50
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,662

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#25,631

PerfumerEugene Au

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Elfen Spring by Auphorie is a refreshing floral aquatic that captures the essence of a hidden forest pond. Opening with crisp melon and lotus blossom, it flows into a heart of water lily and gardenia before settling on a base of soft amber and musk. It is a light, clean fragrance that feels perfectly suited for warm s…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Creation 1984 or Elfen Spring?

Elfen Spring takes 5 of 7 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Elfen Spring is rated 4.09/5 from 39 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Elfen Spring for a aquatic and fresh character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Elfen Spring?

Elfen Spring lasts longest (Elfen Spring 86/100, Creation 1984 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Elfen Spring?

Elfen Spring projects furthest (Elfen Spring 79/100, Creation 1984 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation 1984 and Elfen Spring smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Tuberose, Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Amber.

Is Creation 1984 or Elfen Spring better for summer or winter?

For summer, Elfen Spring is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. Elfen Spring suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Elfen Spring?

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. Elfen Spring has top notes of Melon, Water Notes, Lotus and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Water Lily, Lily-of-the-Valley, Gardenia and Tuberose, a base of Amber, Musk and Precious Woods.

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