Fragrance comparison

Creation 1984 vs Garden Sensuel

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

Updated 4 Nov 2026 1,185 ratings analysed

4 wins

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,584 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

20%scent match

Clearly different

Garden Sensuel

Guerlain

4.1315 votes

Rank #33,902 White FloralSweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation 1984 takes 4 of 5 categories.

Creation 1984
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Garden Sensuel
Choose it for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Creation 19844/5

Garden Sensuel1/5

Ratings & consensus: Garden Sensuel
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

Garden SensuelGuerlain

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

4.13/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 8%Had 4%Want 87%

Category winnerGarden SensuelRating 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

47%Love

33%Like

7%Ok

13%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity46

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value50

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%

sweet92%

vanilla84%

yellow floral77%

rose69%

citrus61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both white floral

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

NeroliRose

Heart1 to 2 hours

GardeniaYlang-YlangPeach

Base2 to 4 hours

Tonka BeanVanillaSandalwood

InformationalShared notesPeach, Neroli, Ylang-Ylang and Gardenia. Durations are only published for Garden Sensuel, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring33

Summer100

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#2,584

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#33,902

PerfumerRanda Hammami, Sylvaine Delacourte

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Garden Sensuel by Guerlain centers on lush white flowers softened by a creamy, dessert-like warmth. It opens with an airy splash of citrusy neroli and crisp rose, before the core unfolds into a rich gardenia accented by tropical ylang-ylang and ripe, velvety peach. As the floral bouquet settles, the base takes over wi…

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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 Garden Sensuel?

Creation 1984 takes 4 of 5 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Garden Sensuel is rated 4.13/5 from 15 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Garden Sensuel for a white floral and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in summer, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Garden Sensuel?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Garden Sensuel 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Garden Sensuel?

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

Do Creation 1984 and Garden Sensuel smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Peach, Neroli, Ylang-Ylang and Gardenia.

Is Creation 1984 or Garden Sensuel better for summer or winter?

Garden Sensuel suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Garden Sensuel?

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. Garden Sensuel has top notes of Neroli and Rose, heart notes of Gardenia, Ylang-Ylang and Peach, a base of Tonka Bean, Vanilla and Sandalwood.