Creation 1984 vs Lofty
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
19%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Lofty takes 3 of 5 categories.
Creation 1984Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
LoftyChoose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Creation 19841/5
Lofty3/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Lofty
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Lofty
- Value for money
- Lofty
- 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 LapidusLoftyMAIOSWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
4.33/ 5 · 15 votes
Have 48%Had 22%Want 30%
Category winnerLoftyRating 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
67%Love
7%Like
20%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
15 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageLofty
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerLoftyBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
green92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
white floral69%
mossy61%
citrus100%
white floral91%
floral83%
violet74%
fresh65%
powdery56%
Scent match19%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
Top
VioletBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
Lily-of-the-ValleyCarnation
Base
SandalwoodVetiverPatchouli
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Carnation, Lily-of-the-Valley and Vetiver. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring84
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring83
Summer100
Fall83
Winter50
Day100
Night71
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,662
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews55
Overall rank#45,675
PerfumerNatalie Gracia-Cetto
Launched—
Reviews0
Category winnerCreation 1984Higher 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 →Lofty by MAIOS is a floral woody musk scent built on a prominent violet heart. Launched in 2020, this perfume balances powdery floral notes against a grounding sandalwood and vetiver base. It performs best during temperate spring days when the gentle combination of bergamot and mandarin orange can shine without being …
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Creation 1984 or Lofty?
Lofty takes 3 of 5 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Lofty is rated 4.33/5 from 15 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Lofty for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Lofty?
They last about the same: Creation 1984 80/100, Lofty 80/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Lofty?
Lofty projects furthest (Lofty 80/100, Creation 1984 73/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Creation 1984 and Lofty smell similar?
Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Carnation, Lily-of-the-Valley and Vetiver.
Is Creation 1984 or Lofty better for summer or winter?
Lofty suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Lofty?
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. Lofty has top notes of Violet, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Lily-of-the-Valley and Carnation, a base of Sandalwood, Vetiver and Patchouli.
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