Fragrance comparison

Creation 1984 vs L'Eau Parfumée No. 4 Marie A.

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 1,182 ratings analysed

5 wins

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,450 WoodyGreen

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39%scent match

Some overlap

L'Eau Parfumée No. 4 Marie A.

Evidens de Beaute

3.6712 votes

Rank #56,824 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation 1984 takes 5 of 5 categories.

Creation 1984
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
L'Eau Parfumée No. 4 Marie A.
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Creation 19845/5

L'Eau Parfumée No. 4 Marie A.0/5

Ratings & consensus: Creation 1984
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

L'Eau Parfumée No. 4 Marie A.Evidens de Beaute

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.67/ 5 · 12 votes

Have 26%Had 19%Want 55%

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

33%Love

33%Like

0%Ok

33%Dislike

0%Hate

12 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate67

Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value25

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%

citrus92%

fresh84%

green77%

fresh spicy69%

aromatic61%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both green, white floral 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

Top15-30 mins

NeroliBergamotmulberryKumquat

Heart2-4 hrs

Lily-of-the-ValleyNarcissusJasmineRose

Base6-8 hrs

MuskOlibanumVanillaCedar

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Neroli, Narcissus and Lily-of-the-Valley. Durations are only published for L'Eau Parfumée No. 4 Marie A., so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall67

Winter33

Day100

Night33

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 36%Work 33%Date 21%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,450

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#56,824

PerfumerDelphine Thierry

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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L'Eau Parfumée No. 4 Marie A. by Evidens de Beaute opens with a bright burst of bitter neroli, zesty bergamot, and sweet kumquat, immediately tempered by tart mulberry. As the initial citrus effervescence settles on the skin, a fresh floral heart of lily-of-the-valley, spring narcissus, and delicate jasmine blooms int…

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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 L'Eau Parfumée No. 4 Marie A.?

Creation 1984 takes 5 of 5 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; L'Eau Parfumée No. 4 Marie A. is rated 3.67/5 from 12 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose L'Eau Parfumée No. 4 Marie A. for a white floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or L'Eau Parfumée No. 4 Marie A.?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, L'Eau Parfumée No. 4 Marie A. 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation 1984 or L'Eau Parfumée No. 4 Marie A.?

Projection is very close: Creation 1984 73/100, L'Eau Parfumée No. 4 Marie A. 71/100 for sillage.

Do Creation 1984 and L'Eau Parfumée No. 4 Marie A. smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli, Narcissus and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Creation 1984 or L'Eau Parfumée No. 4 Marie A. better for summer or winter?

L'Eau Parfumée No. 4 Marie A. suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creation 1984 and L'Eau Parfumée No. 4 Marie A.?

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. L'Eau Parfumée No. 4 Marie A. has top notes of Neroli, Bergamot, mulberry and Kumquat, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley, Narcissus, Jasmine and Rose, a base of Musk, Olibanum, Vanilla and Cedar.