Fragrance comparison

Creation 1984 vs Fruits Exotiques

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

Updated 19 Oct 2026 1,210 ratings analysed

7 wins

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,456 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

7%scent match

Clearly different

Fruits Exotiques

Adopt Parfums

3.5040 votes

Rank #42,832 FruityTropical

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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.
Fruits Exotiques
Choose it for a fruity and tropical character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Creation 19847/7

Fruits Exotiques0/7

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

Fruits ExotiquesAdopt Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.50/ 5 · 40 votes

Have 28%Had 39%Want 33%

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

15%Love

50%Like

5%Ok

30%Dislike

0%Hate

40 votes

Category winnerCreation 1984Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity49

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate63

Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value63

Category winnerCreation 1984Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

fruity100%

tropical83%

sweet65%

fresh48%

ozonic30%

Scent match7%Clearly different

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

MangoPassionfruitMelonBlack CurrantMusk

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesMango, Black Currant, Passionfruit and Musk. 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–

Spring24

Summer100

Fall19

Winter0

Day100

Night5

Category winnerCreation 1984Most 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#2,456

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#42,832

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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Fruits Exotiques by Adopt Parfums is a Floral Fruity fragrance for women.

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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 Fruits Exotiques?

Creation 1984 takes 7 of 7 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Fruits Exotiques is rated 3.50/5 from 40 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Fruits Exotiques for a fruity and tropical character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Fruits Exotiques?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Fruits Exotiques 49/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Fruits Exotiques?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Fruits Exotiques 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation 1984 and Fruits Exotiques smell similar?

Clearly different: a 7% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Mango, Black Currant, Passionfruit and Musk.

Is Creation 1984 or Fruits Exotiques better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Fruits Exotiques?

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. Fruits Exotiques features Mango, Passionfruit, Melon, Black Currant and Musk.