Fragrance comparison

Creation 1984 vs Floral Veil

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,241 ratings analysed

4 wins

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,584 WoodyGreen

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31%scent match

Clearly different

Floral Veil

Grossmith

4.0371 votes

Rank #14,356 GreenCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation 1984 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.
Floral Veil
Choose it for a green and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Creation 19844/7

Floral Veil3/7

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

Floral VeilGrossmith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

4.03/ 5 · 71 votes

Have 40%Had 20%Want 40%

Category winnerFloral VeilRating 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

38%Love

42%Like

4%Ok

15%Dislike

0%Hate

71 votes

Category winnerFloral VeilMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value34

Category winnerCreation 1984Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

green100%

citrus92%

tuberose84%

fruity77%

musky69%

woody61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · both green 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

Top15 to 30 minutes

Black CurrantGreen NotesCitrusesLemon

Heart2 to 4 hours

TuberoseVanilla OrchidGeraniumYlang-YlangRose

Base4 to 7 hours

MuskCashmeranAmber

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Lemon, Tuberose and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Floral Veil, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer58

Fall37

Winter16

Day100

Night28

Category winnerFloral VeilMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,584

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#14,356

PerfumerJean-Marie Santantoni

Launched—

Reviews9

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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Floral Veil by Grossmith delivers an airy, bright interpretation of traditional white flowers. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of lemon, tart black currant, and crisp green notes that feel clean and dewy. As the initial sharpness settles, a heart of rich tuberose, ylang-ylang, rose, and vanilla orchid emerges, …

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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 Floral Veil?

Creation 1984 takes 4 of 7 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Floral Veil is rated 4.03/5 from 71 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Floral Veil for a green and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Floral Veil?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Floral Veil 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Floral Veil?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Floral Veil 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation 1984 and Floral Veil smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Lemon, Tuberose and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Creation 1984 or Floral Veil better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Floral Veil?

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. Floral Veil has top notes of Black Currant, Green Notes, Citruses and Lemon, heart notes of Tuberose, Vanilla Orchid, Geranium and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Musk, Cashmeran and Amber.