Creation 1984 vs Magic Night
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
40%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Creation 1984 takes 4 of 5 categories.
Creation 1984Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Magic NightChoose it for a green and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Creation 19844/5
Magic Night1/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Creation 1984
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Creation 1984
- Sillage & projection
- Creation 1984
- Value for money
- Magic Night
- 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 LapidusMagic NightAscaniaWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
3.17/ 5 · 12 votes
Have 60%Had 17%Want 24%
Category winnerCreation 1984Rating 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
0%Love
58%Like
8%Ok
25%Dislike
8%Hate
12 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 winnerMagic NightBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
green92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
white floral69%
mossy61%
green100%
woody92%
floral84%
rose77%
fruity69%
sweet61%
Scent match40%Some overlap · both woody and green
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
Bulgarian RoseBergamotHyacinthGalbanumRaspberryBlack Currant BlossomBlack currant leaf
Heart
NarcissusCedarLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangTuberoseHoney
Base
PatchouliOakmossMuskSandalSpicesVetiver
InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Bergamot, Narcissus and Tuberose. 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–
Spring0
Summer25
Fall75
Winter100
Day100
Night100
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#2,675
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews55
Overall rank#70,314
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 →Magic Night is a green floral with a vintage-leaning shape, opening on rose, blackcurrant leaf and galbanum before moving into honeyed white florals and a mossy, woody base. It looks best for someone who enjoys sharper floral structure over soft sweetness, and its quieter projection suggests a sample-first buy if you …
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 Magic Night?
Creation 1984 takes 4 of 5 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Magic Night is rated 3.17/5 from 12 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Magic Night for a green and woody character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Magic Night?
Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Magic Night 45/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Magic Night?
Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Magic Night 31/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Creation 1984 and Magic Night smell similar?
Some overlap: a 40% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and green accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Bergamot, Narcissus and Tuberose.
Is Creation 1984 or Magic Night better for summer or winter?
Magic Night suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Magic Night?
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. Magic Night has top notes of Bulgarian Rose, Bergamot, Hyacinth and Galbanum, heart notes of Narcissus, Cedar, Lily-of-the-Valley and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Musk and Sandal.
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