Fragrance comparison

Creation 1984 vs First Kiss

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,179 ratings analysed

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,675 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

24%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

First Kiss

Aura Budapest

5.009 votes

Rank #35,796 AmberLavender

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

First Kiss takes 3 of 4 categories.

Creation 1984
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
First Kiss
Choose it for a amber and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Creation 19841/4

First Kiss3/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: First Kiss
Sillage & projection: First Kiss
Value for money: First Kiss
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

First KissAura Budapest

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

5.00/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 15%Had 8%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

100%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity89

〰 Sillage83

♥ Love / hate100

Category winners

LongevityFirst Kiss

SillageFirst Kiss

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value78

Category winnerFirst KissBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

amber100%

lavender90%

sweet80%

aromatic70%

warm spicy60%

vanilla50%

Scent match24%Clearly different · both 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

Top

LavenderPeachBergamot

Heart

MyrrhYlang-YlangJasmineNeroliRose

Base

Tonka BeanSandalwoodPatchouliVanillaAlmondAmberMusk

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

Summer67

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,675

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#35,796

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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First Kiss by Aura Budapest opens with a vibrant burst of lavender and peach, creating a bright aromatic introduction. As it settles, a floral heart of jasmine and rose emerges, eventually softening into a warm base of vanilla, sandalwood, and tonka bean. This extrait de parfum offers a rich, long-lasting presence, id…

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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 First Kiss?

First Kiss takes 3 of 4 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; First Kiss is rated 5.00/5 from 9 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose First Kiss for a amber and lavender character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or First Kiss?

First Kiss lasts longest (First Kiss 89/100, Creation 1984 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation 1984 or First Kiss?

First Kiss projects furthest (First Kiss 83/100, Creation 1984 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation 1984 and First Kiss smell similar?

Clearly different: a 24% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Peach, Bergamot, Neroli and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Creation 1984 or First Kiss better for summer or winter?

First Kiss suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creation 1984 and First Kiss?

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. First Kiss has top notes of Lavender, Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Myrrh, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Neroli, a base of Tonka Bean, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vanilla.