Fragrance comparison

Creation 1984 vs Fluorescent

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

Updated 2 Nov 2026 1,173 ratings analysed

4 wins

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,584 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

34%scent match

Clearly different

Fluorescent

Clement B

3.673 votes

Rank #62,276 GreenAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

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.
Fluorescent
Choose it for a green and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Creation 19844/4

Fluorescent0/4

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

FluorescentClement B

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.67/ 5 · 3 votes

Have 43%Had 0%Want 57%

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

67%Love

0%Like

0%Ok

0%Dislike

33%Hate

3 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity50

〰 Sillage59

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value0

Category winnerCreation 1984Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

green100%

aromatic92%

warm spicy84%

musky77%

fruity69%

powdery61%

Scent match34%Clearly different · both 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

Top15 to 30 minutes

MintMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart2 to 4 hours

PeachClovesRose

Base4 to 7 hours

MuskSandalwoodGalbanumAmber

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Peach, Bergamot and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Fluorescent, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,584

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#62,276

PerfumerCéline Herbette, Chris Maurice

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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Fluorescent by Clement B is a crisp floral green perfume built around an unusual balance of sharp herbs and soft orchard fruit. The scent opens with a cooling burst of mint, sweet mandarin orange, and sharp bergamot. That brisk chill quickly gives way to a heart of ripe peach, pungent cloves, and velvety rose petals. …

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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 Fluorescent?

Creation 1984 takes 4 of 4 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Fluorescent is rated 3.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Fluorescent for a green and aromatic character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Fluorescent?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Fluorescent 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Fluorescent?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Fluorescent 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation 1984 and Fluorescent smell similar?

Clearly different: a 34% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and aromatic accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Peach, Bergamot and Sandalwood.

Is Creation 1984 or Fluorescent better for summer or winter?

Fluorescent suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Fluorescent?

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. Fluorescent has top notes of Mint, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Peach, Cloves and Rose, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Galbanum and Amber.