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Creation 1984 vs Mango

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

Updated 1,345 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation 1984 takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Creation 1984

    Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

  • Mango

    Choose it for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Creation 19846/7
Mango1/7
Ratings & consensus
Creation 1984
Community sentiment
Creation 1984
Longevity
Creation 1984
Sillage & projection
Creation 1984
Value for money
Creation 1984
Versatility
Mango
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
MangoMax Philip
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
3.74/ 5 · 175 votes
Have 33%Had 23%Want 44%
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

16%Love
35%Like
24%Ok
19%Dislike
5%Hate

166 votes

Category winnerCreation 1984Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage73
♥ Love / hate72
⏱ Longevity65
〰 Sillage59
♥ Love / hate60
Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value64
¤ Price value48
Category winnerCreation 1984Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family
woody100%
green92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
white floral69%
mossy61%
fruity100%
tropical92%
sweet84%
citrus77%
musky69%
floral61%
Scent match6%Clearly different

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
MangoOrangeMandarin OrangeViolet
Heart
Ylang-YlangFrangipaniMango Blossom
Base
MuskBlack CurrantRed Wine
InformationalShared notesMango, Black Currant, Ylang-Ylang and Musk. 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–
Spring84
Summer100
Fall64
Winter36
Day100
Night42
Category winnerMangoMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex29
Women69
Men1
Unisex16
Women82
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,675

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#14,494

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

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 …

Reviews →

Max Philip Mango centers on a ripe, realistic mango note that smells juicy, sweet, and very tropical from the start. Citrus gives it extra brightness, while a musky, lightly floral drydown can feel creamy, powdery, and a touch wine-like. It suits warm weather best and will appeal most to anyone who wants fruit to stay…

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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Creation 1984 or Mango?

Creation 1984 takes 6 of 7 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Mango is rated 3.74/5 from 175 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Mango for a fruity and tropical character. Wins on versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Mango?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Mango 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Mango?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Mango 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation 1984 and Mango smell similar?

Clearly different: a 6% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Mango, Black Currant, Ylang-Ylang and Musk.

Is Creation 1984 or Mango better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Mango?

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. Mango has top notes of Mango, Orange, Mandarin Orange and Violet, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Frangipani and Mango Blossom, a base of Musk, Black Currant and Red Wine.

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