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Creation 1984 vs Lesedi La Rona I

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

Updated 1,206 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation 1984 takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Creation 1984

    Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

  • Lesedi La Rona I

    Choose it for a woody and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Creation 19846/7
Lesedi La Rona I1/7
Ratings & consensus
Creation 1984
Community sentiment
Creation 1984
Longevity
Creation 1984
Sillage & projection
Creation 1984
Value for money
Creation 1984
Versatility
Lesedi La Rona I
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
Lesedi La Rona IGraff
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
3.78/ 5 · 36 votes
Have 24%Had 7%Want 69%
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

25%Love
36%Like
31%Ok
8%Dislike
0%Hate

36 votes

Category winnerCreation 1984Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage73
♥ Love / hate72
⏱ Longevity69
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate69
Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value64
¤ Price value15
Category winnerCreation 1984Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
green92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
white floral69%
mossy61%
woody100%
powdery92%
musky84%
iris77%
earthy69%
rose61%
Scent match33%Clearly different · both woody and earthy

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
Pink PepperYlang-YlangBergamotMandarin OrangeGrapefruit
Heart
OrrisRoseEgyptian Jasmine
Base
White MuskPatchouliAmberLeatherSandalwoodCedarVetiverMoss
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Orris and Jasmine. 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–
Spring57
Summer21
Fall100
Winter57
Day100
Night71
Category winnerLesedi La Rona IMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex29
Women69
Men8
Unisex31
Women62
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,662

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#21,715

PerfumerJulie Pluchet

Launched—

Reviews5

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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Lesedi La Rona I by Graff opens with a bright burst of bergamot, pink pepper, and tropical ylang-ylang before settling into a dense heart of buttery orris root and Egyptian jasmine. As the fragrance warms on skin during crisp autumn afternoons, base notes of patchouli, cedar, white musk, and soft leather emerge, givin…

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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 Lesedi La Rona I?

Creation 1984 takes 6 of 7 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Lesedi La Rona I is rated 3.78/5 from 36 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Lesedi La Rona I for a woody and powdery character. Wins on versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Lesedi La Rona I?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Lesedi La Rona I 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Lesedi La Rona I?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Lesedi La Rona I 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation 1984 and Lesedi La Rona I smell similar?

Clearly different: a 33% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang, Orris and Jasmine.

Is Creation 1984 or Lesedi La Rona I better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lesedi La Rona I is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. Lesedi La Rona I suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Lesedi La Rona I?

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. Lesedi La Rona I has top notes of Pink Pepper, Ylang-Ylang, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Orris, Rose and Egyptian Jasmine, a base of White Musk, Patchouli, Amber and Leather.

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