Fragrance comparison

Creation 1984 vs Fleur de Cristal

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 2,014 ratings analysed

7 wins

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,477 WoodyGreen

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33%scent match

Clearly different

Fleur de Cristal

Lalique

3.72844 votes

Rank #6,931 White FloralFresh

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation 1984 takes 7 of 7 categories.

Creation 1984
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Fleur de Cristal
Choose it for a white floral and fresh character. Best in spring.

Creation 19847/7

Fleur de Cristal0/7

Ratings & consensus: Creation 1984
Community sentiment: Creation 1984
Longevity: Creation 1984
Sillage & projection: Creation 1984
Value for money: Creation 1984
Versatility: Creation 1984
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

Fleur de CristalLalique

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.72/ 5 · 844 votes

Have 63%Had 38%Want 0%

Category winnerCreation 1984Rating 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

18%Love

57%Like

3%Ok

22%Dislike

0%Hate

844 votes

Category winnerCreation 1984Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value59

Category winnerCreation 1984Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

white floral100%

fresh88%

musky77%

floral65%

woody53%

powdery42%

Scent match33%Clearly different · both white floral and woody

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

JasmineBergamotPink Pepper

Heart

Lily-of-the-ValleyStephanotisCarnationYlang-Ylang

Base

MuskCashmeranSandalwoodAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Carnation, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley. 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

Summer61

Fall0

Winter20

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCreation 1984Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Men0

Unisex8

Women92

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,477

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#6,931

PerfumerRaphael Haury

Launched—

Reviews60

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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Lalique Fleur de Cristal opens with a crisp, wet jasmine and bright bergamot that mimics the chill of early spring morning dew. As it sits on warm skin, the scent shifts into a clean, soap-like lily of the valley, supported by a soft woody base of cashmeran and musk. It feels polished and buttoned-up, making it a reli…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Creation 1984 or Fleur de Cristal?

Creation 1984 takes 7 of 7 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Fleur de Cristal is rated 3.72/5 from 844 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Fleur de Cristal for a white floral and fresh character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Fleur de Cristal?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Fleur de Cristal 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Fleur de Cristal?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Fleur de Cristal 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation 1984 and Fleur de Cristal smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Carnation, Ylang-Ylang and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Creation 1984 or Fleur de Cristal better for summer or winter?

For summer, Fleur de Cristal 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 Fleur de Cristal?

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. Fleur de Cristal has top notes of Jasmine, Bergamot and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Stephanotis, Carnation and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Musk, Cashmeran, Sandalwood and Amber.