Fragrance comparison

Creation 1984 vs Harrods for Her

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 1,212 ratings analysed

5 wins

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,450 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Harrods for Her

Bond No 9

3.5742 votes

Rank #21,858 AromaticLeather

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation 1984 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Creation 1984
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Harrods for Her
Choose it for a aromatic and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Creation 19845/7

Harrods for Her2/7

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

Harrods for HerBond No 9

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.57/ 5 · 42 votes

Have 33%Had 13%Want 54%

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

38%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

32%Dislike

0%Hate

34 votes

Category winnerCreation 1984Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage76

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageHarrods for Her

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value38

Category winnerCreation 1984Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

aromatic100%

leather92%

white floral84%

fresh spicy77%

tuberose69%

animalic61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both aromatic and 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

Notes

ChamomileLeatherTuberoseNutmegNeroliVetiverClary SageSandalwoodMandarin OrangeAmber

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Tuberose, Vetiver and Sandalwood. 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–

Spring80

Summer20

Fall100

Winter80

Day70

Night100

Category winnerHarrods for HerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Men25

Unisex25

Women50

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,450

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#21,858

PerfumerLaurent Le Guernec

Launched—

Reviews7

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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Harrods for Her pairs white florals with a dry, aromatic leather spine. The opening suggests neroli and mandarin brightness, but the scent quickly settles into tuberose, herbs, spice, and a warm amber-sandalwood base. It reads more textured than pretty, with a sharper, slightly animalic edge that may suit evening wea…

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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 Harrods for Her?

Creation 1984 takes 5 of 7 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Harrods for Her is rated 3.57/5 from 42 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Harrods for Her for a aromatic and leather character. Wins on sillage & projection and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Harrods for Her?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Harrods for Her 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Harrods for Her?

Harrods for Her projects furthest (Harrods for Her 76/100, Creation 1984 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation 1984 and Harrods for Her smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and white floral accords. Common notes include Neroli, Tuberose, Vetiver and Sandalwood.

Is Creation 1984 or Harrods for Her better for summer or winter?

For summer, Harrods for Her is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. Harrods for Her suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Harrods for Her?

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. Harrods for Her features Chamomile, Leather, Tuberose, Nutmeg and Neroli.