Fragrance comparison

Creation 1984 vs Figue Interdite

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,176 ratings analysed

4 wins

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,673 WoodyGreen

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45%scent match

Some overlap

Figue Interdite

DSH Perfumes

3.676 votes

Rank #54,785 AromaticGreen

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation 1984 takes 4 of 4 categories.

Creation 1984
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Figue Interdite
Choose it for a aromatic and green character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Creation 19844/4

Figue Interdite0/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Creation 1984
Sillage & projection: Creation 1984
Value for money: Creation 1984
Versatility: Not scored
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

Figue InterditeDSH Perfumes

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.67/ 5 · 6 votes

Have 8%Had 15%Want 77%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

33%Love

17%Like

33%Ok

17%Dislike

0%Hate

6 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity55

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

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%

aromatic100%

green92%

woody84%

fruity77%

yellow floral69%

powdery61%

Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, green and aromatic

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

Notes

CassisDavanaMimosaAmbrette (Musk Mallow)CostusOrrisYlang-YlangApricotPeachBalsam FirVetiverSandalwood

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesPeach, Ylang-Ylang, Orris and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Figue Interdite, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall0

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Men50

Unisex50

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,673

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#54,785

PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz

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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Figue Interdite by DSH Perfumes presents an all-botanical study of green foliage, tart fruit, and quiet forest depths. The scent opens with a sharp burst of galbanum, bergamot, and cassis, capturing the pungent snap of crushed leaves. Soon after, sweet apricot and peach flesh merge with sunny mimosa and lime blossom, …

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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 Figue Interdite?

Creation 1984 takes 4 of 4 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Figue Interdite is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Figue Interdite for a aromatic and green character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Figue Interdite?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Figue Interdite 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Figue Interdite?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Figue Interdite 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation 1984 and Figue Interdite smell similar?

Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Peach, Ylang-Ylang, Orris and Vetiver.

Is Creation 1984 or Figue Interdite better for summer or winter?

Figue Interdite suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Figue Interdite?

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. Figue Interdite features Cassis, Davana, Mimosa, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Costus.