Fragrance comparison

Creation 1984 vs Magnifica

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

Updated 20 Oct 2026 1,321 ratings analysed

5 wins

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,450 WoodyGreen

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18%scent match

Clearly different

Magnifica

Furla

3.75151 votes

Rank #18,021 White FloralFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation 1984 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Creation 1984
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Magnifica
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Creation 19845/7

Magnifica1/7

Ratings & consensus: Creation 1984
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Creation 1984
Sillage & projection: Creation 1984
Value for money: Creation 1984
Versatility: Magnifica
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

MagnificaFurla

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.75/ 5 · 151 votes

Have 71%Had 29%Want 0%

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

18%Love

52%Like

21%Ok

7%Dislike

3%Hate

151 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage44

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value53

Category winnerCreation 1984Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

white floral100%

fruity92%

powdery84%

lavender77%

sweet69%

citrus61%

Scent match18%Clearly different · both 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

Top15-30 mins

PeachBlue LavenderMandarin Orange

Heart2-3 hrs

GardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyWhite Rose

Base3-5 hrs

SandalwoodOrchidAmber

InformationalShared notesPeach, Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Magnifica, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer76

Fall0

Winter38

Day100

Night32

Category winnerMagnificaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Men3

Unisex1

Women96

Work 38%Casual 35%Date 19%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,450

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#18,021

PerfumerCarine Boin

Launched—

Reviews6

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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Furla Magnifica brings an easy, cheerful spin to the classic white floral family. The first spray delivers a bright splash of juicy peach and tart mandarin orange, cut quickly by a clean touch of blue lavender. Within twenty minutes, the citrus settles down. Creamy gardenia and dewy white rose take over the center of …

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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.

Which is better, Creation 1984 or Magnifica?

Creation 1984 takes 5 of 7 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Magnifica is rated 3.75/5 from 151 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Magnifica for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Magnifica?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Magnifica 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Magnifica?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Magnifica 44/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation 1984 and Magnifica smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Peach, Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Sandalwood.

Is Creation 1984 or Magnifica better for summer or winter?

For summer, Magnifica is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. Magnifica suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Magnifica?

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. Magnifica has top notes of Peach, Blue Lavender and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley and White Rose, a base of Sandalwood, Orchid and Amber.