Fragrance comparison

Creation 1984 vs Marina De Bourbon

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 3,924 ratings analysed

5 wins

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,621 WoodyGreen

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14%scent match

Clearly different

Marina De Bourbon

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

3.712,754 votes

Rank #6,672 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.
Marina De Bourbon
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Creation 19845/7

Marina De Bourbon2/7

Ratings & consensus: Creation 1984
Community sentiment: Creation 1984
Longevity: Creation 1984
Sillage & projection: Creation 1984
Value for money: Marina De Bourbon
Versatility: Marina De Bourbon
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

Marina De BourbonPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.71/ 5 · 2,754 votes

Have 42%Had 42%Want 16%

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

22%Love

51%Like

5%Ok

21%Dislike

1%Hate

2,754 votes

Category winnerCreation 1984Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value68

Category winnerMarina De BourbonBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

fruity100%

sweet83%

vanilla65%

fresh48%

aromatic30%

Scent match14%Clearly different · both aromatic

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 to 30 minutes

CassisWatermelonLemon

Heart2 to 3 hours

PassionfruitYlang-YlangJasmine

Base4 to 6 hours

Exotic FruitsVanillaPeachRaspberry

InformationalShared notesPassionfruit, Peach, Lemon and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Marina De Bourbon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring62

Summer42

Fall100

Winter99

Day100

Night73

Category winnerMarina De BourbonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Men1

Unisex4

Women95

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,621

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#6,672

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews84

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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Marina De Bourbon by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a 1994 floral fruity fragrance defined by dense sweetness and rich fruit nectar. The opening delivers a sharp burst of cassis, watery watermelon, and tangy lemon. As it settles, tropical passionfruit blends with sunny ylang-ylang and clean jasmine in the heart, creat…

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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 Marina De Bourbon?

Creation 1984 takes 5 of 7 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Marina De Bourbon is rated 3.71/5 from 2,754 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Marina De Bourbon for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Marina De Bourbon?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Marina De Bourbon 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Marina De Bourbon?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Marina De Bourbon 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation 1984 and Marina De Bourbon smell similar?

Clearly different: a 14% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Passionfruit, Peach, Lemon and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Creation 1984 or Marina De Bourbon better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Marina De Bourbon?

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. Marina De Bourbon has top notes of Cassis, Watermelon and Lemon, heart notes of Passionfruit, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Exotic Fruits, Vanilla, Peach and Raspberry.