Creation 1984 vs Luminous
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
19%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Creation 1984 takes 3 of 4 categories.
Creation 1984Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
LuminousChoose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Creation 19843/4
Luminous1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Creation 1984
- Sillage & projection
- Creation 1984
- Value for money
- Luminous
- 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 LapidusLuminousDilís ParfumWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
3.67/ 5 · 6 votes
Have 23%Had 0%Want 77%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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
17%Love
50%Like
17%Ok
17%Dislike
0%Hate
6 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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 winnerLuminousBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
green92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
white floral69%
mossy61%
white floral100%
floral92%
musky84%
fruity77%
powdery69%
rose61%
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
Top15 to 30 minutes
NarcissusFruitsPeachLemon
Heart1 to 2 hours
Floral NotesJasmineLily of the ValleyRose
Base2 to 4 hours
MuskWoody NotesSandalwoodDry Wood
InformationalShared notesPeach, Lemon, Narcissus and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Luminous, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring84
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer67
Fall0
Winter0
Day100
Night–
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#2,621
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews55
Overall rank#65,878
PerfumerNot listed
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 →Luminous by Dilís Parfum is a bright floral fruity perfume designed for daytime wear. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of lemon, juicy peach, sweet mixed fruits, and crisp narcissus. As the initial citrus sparkle softens, a dewy bouquet of lily of the valley, jasmine, and rose takes center stage, creating an air…
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 Luminous?
Creation 1984 takes 3 of 4 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Luminous is rated 3.67/5 from 6 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Luminous for a white floral and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Luminous?
Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Luminous 50/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Luminous?
Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Luminous 42/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Creation 1984 and Luminous smell similar?
Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Peach, Lemon, Narcissus and Jasmine.
Is Creation 1984 or Luminous better for summer or winter?
Luminous suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Luminous?
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. Luminous has top notes of Narcissus, Fruits, Peach and Lemon, heart notes of Floral Notes, Jasmine, Lily of the Valley and Rose, a base of Musk, Woody Notes, Sandalwood and Dry Wood.
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