Fragrance comparison

Creation 1984 vs L'Insolent

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

Updated 30 Oct 2026 1,332 ratings analysed

5 wins

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,584 WoodyGreen

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49%scent match

Some overlap

L'Insolent

Charles Jourdan

4.22162 votes

Rank #28,908 White FloralWoody

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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 longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
L'Insolent
Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, evening wear.

Creation 19845/7

L'Insolent2/7

Ratings & consensus: L'Insolent
Community sentiment: L'Insolent
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

L'InsolentCharles Jourdan

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

4.22/ 5 · 162 votes

Have 66%Had 34%Want 0%

Category winnerL'InsolentRating 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

43%Love

47%Like

1%Ok

9%Dislike

1%Hate

162 votes

Category winnerL'InsolentMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity72

〰 Sillage68

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value54

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%

woody92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

Scent match49%Some overlap · both woody, 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

Top20-30 mins

PeachCassiaPineappleMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart3-5 hrs

TuberoseCorianderBrazilian RosewoodCarnationOrange BlossomJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base8-12 hrs

OakmossCedarAmberPatchouliMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesPeach, Bergamot, Carnation and Tuberose. Durations are only published for L'Insolent, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring58

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day82

Night100

Category winnerCreation 1984Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Men0

Unisex20

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,584

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#28,908

PerfumerMax Gavarry

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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Charles Jourdan launched L'Insolent in 1986 as an unapologetic, opulent floriental with serious backbone. The first spray releases a tangy burst of ripe peach, juicy mandarin orange, and tart cassia buds that immediately grab your attention. Within twenty minutes, the initial fruit settles into a lush floral heart pac…

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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'Insolent?

Creation 1984 takes 5 of 7 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; L'Insolent is rated 4.22/5 from 162 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose L'Insolent for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or L'Insolent?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, L'Insolent 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation 1984 or L'Insolent?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, L'Insolent 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation 1984 and L'Insolent smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Peach, Bergamot, Carnation and Tuberose.

Is Creation 1984 or L'Insolent better for summer or winter?

For summer, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. L'Insolent suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creation 1984 and L'Insolent?

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'Insolent has top notes of Peach, Cassia, Pineapple and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tuberose, Coriander, Brazilian Rosewood and Carnation, a base of Oakmoss, Cedar, Amber and Patchouli.