Creation 1984 vs L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Toilette
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
21%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Toilette takes 4 of 7 categories.
Creation 1984Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de ToiletteChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Creation 19843/7
L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Toilette4/7
- Ratings & consensus
- L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Toilette
- Community sentiment
- L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Toilette
- Longevity
- Creation 1984
- Sillage & projection
- Creation 1984
- Value for money
- Creation 1984
- Versatility
- L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Toilette
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Toilette
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
Creation 1984Ted LapidusL'Instant de Guerlain Eau de ToiletteGuerlainWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
4.19/ 5 · 2,156 votes
Have 49%Had 29%Want 22%
Category winnerL'Instant de Guerlain Eau de ToiletteRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate28%Love
51%Like
2%Ok
18%Dislike
1%Hate
1,170 votes
43%Love
44%Like
2%Ok
10%Dislike
0%Hate
2,156 votes
Category winnerL'Instant de Guerlain Eau de ToiletteMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCreation 1984
SillageCreation 1984
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCreation 1984Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
green92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
white floral69%
mossy61%
white floral100%
citrus91%
floral83%
amber74%
fruity65%
fresh56%
Scent match21%Clearly different · both white floral
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GalbanumMangoBlack CurrantPassionfruitPeachBergamotNeroliLemon
Heart
NarcissusCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrrisGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMuskVanilla
Top15 to 30 minutes
Granny Smith appleBergamotGrapefruitBlack Currant
Heart3 to 5 hours
MagnoliaGardeniaJasmineNeroliLily-of-the-Valley
Base4 to 7 hours
Amber
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Neroli and Gardenia. Durations are only published for L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Toilette, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring84
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring95
Summer44
Fall100
Winter82
Day100
Night50
Category winnerL'Instant de Guerlain Eau de ToiletteMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,627
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews55
Overall rank#2,159
PerfumerMaurice Roucel
Launched—
Reviews111
Category winnerL'Instant de Guerlain Eau de ToiletteHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCreation 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 …
Reviews →L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Toilette is a crisp white floral fragrance built around dewy petals and bright fruit accents. Created by perfumer Maurice Roucel in 2005, it opens with a tart crunch of Granny Smith apple, grapefruit, and bergamot, lifted by a touch of black currant. The heart unfolds into a lush bouquet o…
Reviews →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.
Guided comparison
Ask about this matchup
Get a practical answer grounded in the fragrances currently selected.
Recent comparisons
Head-to-head activity from live history
Ramsés IIAtelier Segall & BaruttiRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
Mata HariDSH PerfumesWINNER
Baccarat Rouge 540Maison Francis KurkdjianRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
KhamrahLattafa PerfumesWINNER
PancaldiPancaldiRUNNER-UP
vs
♛
Fight Club WhiteReyane TraditionWINNER
♛
Tequila Pour Femme RedBhararaWINNER
vs
Ameixa RubiPaixãoRUNNER-UP
1 person compared this today
Tequila Pour Femme RedBhararaWINNER
vs
Ameixa RubiPaixãoRUNNER-UP
Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Creation 1984 or L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Toilette?
L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Toilette takes 4 of 7 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Toilette is rated 4.19/5 from 2,156 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Toilette for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Toilette?
Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Toilette 71/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Creation 1984 or L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Toilette?
Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Toilette 66/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Creation 1984 and L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Toilette smell similar?
Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Neroli and Gardenia.
Is Creation 1984 or L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Toilette better for summer or winter?
For summer, L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Toilette is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Toilette suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Creation 1984 and L'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Toilette?
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'Instant de Guerlain Eau de Toilette has top notes of Granny Smith apple, Bergamot, Grapefruit and Black Currant, heart notes of Magnolia, Gardenia, Jasmine and Neroli, a base of Amber.
Popular fragrance comparisons
The matchups people have compared most on Fragranxe.
vs
Sauvage vs Bleu de Chanel
Dior · Chanel · 36 comparisons
vs
Paco Rabanne Pour Homme Rabanne for men vs Shiyaaka Shadow
Rabanne · Khadlaj Perfumes · 30 comparisons
vs
Baccarat Rouge 540 vs Khamrah
Maison Francis Kurkdjian · Lattafa Perfumes · 21 comparisons
vs
Birth of Venus vs Brioni Eau de Parfum Intense
Argos · Brioni · 17 comparisons
vs
Supremacy Not Only Intense vs Arabians Tonka
Afnan · Montale · 14 comparisons
vs
Secret De Venus Eau de Parfum vs # What Matters is Inside - Italy
Weil · Jovoy Paris · 14 comparisons