Fragrance comparison

Creation 1984 vs LILY OF THE VALLEY

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 1,170 ratings analysed

1 wins

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,460 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

LILY OF THE VALLEY

AAP PERFUMES

—0 votes

Rank #65,083 White FloralWoody

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation 1984 takes 1 of 1 categories.

Creation 1984
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
LILY OF THE VALLEY
Choose it for a white floral and woody character.

Creation 19841/1

LILY OF THE VALLEY0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

LILY OF THE VALLEYAAP PERFUMES

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

white floral100%

woody92%

powdery84%

patchouli77%

tuberose69%

amber61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody 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

TuberoseJasmine

Heart

MuskLily-of-the-Valley

Base

PatchouliAmberSandalwood

InformationalShared notesTuberose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Sandalwood. 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–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,460

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#65,083

PerfumerAhmed Al Saiad

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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A white floral built around creamy tuberose and jasmine, then softened with a clean musk and a muguet style lily-of-the-valley heart. As it warms up, patchouli, amber and sandalwood bring a smoother, more grounded base. If you like floral perfumes that feel polished and slightly powdery rather than fruity or sugary, t…

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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.

Do Creation 1984 and LILY OF THE VALLEY smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Tuberose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Jasmine and Sandalwood.

What are the notes in Creation 1984 and LILY OF THE VALLEY?

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. LILY OF THE VALLEY has top notes of Tuberose and Jasmine, heart notes of Musk and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Patchouli, Amber and Sandalwood.