Fragrance comparison

Creation 1984 vs Mango Mood

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,504 ratings analysed

5 wins

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,672 WoodyGreen

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17%scent match

Clearly different

Mango Mood

Phlur

3.62334 votes

Rank #12,660 FruitySweet

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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, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Mango Mood
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer.

Creation 19845/7

Mango Mood2/7

Ratings & consensus: Creation 1984
Community sentiment: Creation 1984
Longevity: Creation 1984
Sillage & projection: Creation 1984
Value for money: Mango Mood
Versatility: Mango Mood
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

Mango MoodPhlur

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.62/ 5 · 334 votes

Have 87%Had 13%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

26%Love

38%Like

17%Ok

15%Dislike

4%Hate

270 votes

Category winnerCreation 1984Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value70

Category winnerMango MoodBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

tropical84%

woody77%

soft spicy69%

patchouli61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both woody

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

MangoBlack CurrantPink Pepper

Heart

OrrisJasmine SambacLotus

Base

PatchouliBrown sugarVanilla Absolute

InformationalShared notesMango, Black Currant, Orris and Patchouli. 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–

Spring62

Summer100

Fall22

Winter9

Day–

Night–

Category winnerMango MoodMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Men3

Unisex18

Women80

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,672

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#12,660

PerfumerJérôme Epinette

Launched—

Reviews21

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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Mango Mood by Phlur is a floral fruity scent that captures the essence of a tropical getaway. Opening with a blast of succulent mango and black currant, it settles into a heart of jasmine sambac and orris. This fragrance finds its base in warm notes of brown sugar and vanilla absolute, making it a great choice for sun…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Creation 1984 or Mango Mood?

Creation 1984 takes 5 of 7 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Mango Mood is rated 3.62/5 from 334 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Mango Mood for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in summer.

Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Mango Mood?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Mango Mood 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Mango Mood?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Mango Mood 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation 1984 and Mango Mood smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Mango, Black Currant, Orris and Patchouli.

Is Creation 1984 or Mango Mood better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Mango Mood?

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 Mood has top notes of Mango, Black Currant and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Orris, Jasmine Sambac and Lotus, a base of Patchouli, Brown sugar and Vanilla Absolute.