Fragrance comparison

Creation 1984 vs Jade Petals

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,213 ratings analysed

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,673 WoodyGreen

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28%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Jade Petals

Mith

4.2343 votes

Rank #6,747 FloralFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Jade Petals takes 4 of 7 categories.

Creation 1984
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Jade Petals
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Creation 19843/7

Jade Petals4/7

Ratings & consensus: Jade Petals
Community sentiment: Jade Petals
Longevity: Creation 1984
Sillage & projection: Creation 1984
Value for money: Jade Petals
Versatility: Jade Petals
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

Jade PetalsMith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

4.23/ 5 · 43 votes

Have 44%Had 9%Want 48%

Category winnerJade PetalsRating 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

63%Love

26%Like

8%Ok

3%Dislike

0%Hate

38 votes

Category winnerJade PetalsMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage53

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value74

Category winnerJade PetalsBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

floral100%

fruity92%

white floral84%

green77%

musky69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both green 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

Top

Nashi PearPeachBlack CurrantLinen

Heart

MagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyFreesiaNarcissusWhite Lily

Base

MuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Peach, Narcissus and Lily-of-the-Valley. 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–

Spring100

Summer96

Fall50

Winter23

Day100

Night21

Category winnerJade PetalsMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Men0

Unisex41

Women59

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,673

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#6,747

PerfumerMarie Salamagne

Launched—

Reviews37

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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Jade Petals is a light, airy white floral with juicy pear and peach up top, then a soft bouquet of magnolia, freesia, lily and musk. It stays clean, semi-sweet and gently green rather than dense or heady. This suits someone who wants an easy daytime scent for warm weather, especially if heavy white florals usually fee…

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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 Jade Petals?

Jade Petals takes 4 of 7 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Jade Petals is rated 4.23/5 from 43 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Jade Petals for a floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Jade Petals?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Jade Petals 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Jade Petals?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Jade Petals 53/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation 1984 and Jade Petals smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and white floral accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Peach, Narcissus and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Creation 1984 or Jade Petals better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Jade Petals?

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. Jade Petals has top notes of Nashi Pear, Peach, Black Currant and Linen, heart notes of Magnolia, Lily-of-the-Valley, Freesia and Narcissus, a base of Musk and Oakmoss.