Fragrance comparison

Creation 1984 vs Enigma Aoud

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,573 ratings analysed

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,673 WoodyGreen

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33%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Enigma Aoud

Roja Dove

4.25403 votes

Rank #2,241 PowderyRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Enigma Aoud 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.
Enigma Aoud
Choose it for a powdery and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring.

Creation 19843/7

Enigma Aoud4/7

Ratings & consensus: Enigma Aoud
Community sentiment: Enigma Aoud
Longevity: Creation 1984
Sillage & projection: Creation 1984
Value for money: Creation 1984
Versatility: Enigma Aoud
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Enigma Aoud

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Creation 1984Ted Lapidus

Enigma AoudRoja Dove

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

4.25/ 5 · 403 votes

Have 50%Had 12%Want 38%

Category winnerEnigma AoudRating 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

56%Love

24%Like

10%Ok

6%Dislike

3%Hate

255 votes

Category winnerEnigma AoudMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity76

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate83

Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value36

Category winnerCreation 1984Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

powdery100%

rose92%

white floral84%

fresh spicy77%

woody69%

floral61%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both 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

Top

Bergamot

Heart

PeachMay RoseJasmineNeroliYlang-YlangGeraniumHeliotrope

Base

Agarwood (Oud)VanillaSandalwoodOrrisMuskAmbergrisPatchouli

InformationalShared notesPeach, Bergamot, Neroli and Ylang-Ylang. 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

Summer86

Fall0

Winter63

Day–

Night–

Category winnerEnigma AoudMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Men2

Unisex38

Women60

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,673

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#2,241

PerfumerRoja Dove

Launched—

Reviews61

Category winnerEnigma AoudHigher 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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Enigma Aoud opens with a soft, juicy peach and rose pairing, then settles into powdery florals, creamy woods and a gentle vanilla-oud base. Despite the name, many wearers find the oud subtle rather than dominant. It suits someone who likes polished, feminine-leaning florals with a plush texture and a classic Roja sty…

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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 Enigma Aoud?

Enigma Aoud takes 4 of 7 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Enigma Aoud is rated 4.25/5 from 403 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Enigma Aoud for a powdery and rose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Enigma Aoud?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Enigma Aoud 76/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Enigma Aoud?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Enigma Aoud 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation 1984 and Enigma Aoud smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Peach, Bergamot, Neroli and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Creation 1984 or Enigma Aoud better for summer or winter?

For summer, Enigma Aoud 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 Enigma Aoud?

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. Enigma Aoud has top notes of Bergamot, heart notes of Peach, May Rose, Jasmine and Neroli, a base of Agarwood (Oud), Vanilla, Sandalwood and Orris.