Fragrance comparison

Creation 1984 vs Martinique

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 1,180 ratings analysed

4 wins

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,460 WoodyGreen

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36%scent match

Some overlap

Martinique

Paolo Gigli

4.0010 votes

Rank #54,337 WoodyWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation 1984 takes 4 of 5 categories.

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

Creation 19844/5

Martinique1/5

Ratings & consensus: Creation 1984
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Creation 1984
Sillage & projection: Martinique
Value for money: Creation 1984
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 Lapidus

MartiniquePaolo Gigli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 10 votes

Have 38%Had 3%Want 59%

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

40%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

20%Dislike

0%Hate

10 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage85

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageMartinique

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value25

Category winnerCreation 1984Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

woody100%

white floral92%

patchouli84%

vanilla77%

citrus69%

rose61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and 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

Top20-30 mins

BergamotLemon

Heart2-4 hrs

RoseJasmineLily-of-the-Valley

Base6-8 hrs

VanillaPatchouliSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Lemon, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Martinique, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer50

Fall50

Winter50

Day100

Night41

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Men0

Unisex50

Women50

Work 38%Casual 34%Date 19%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,460

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#54,337

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Paolo Gigli Martinique delivers a bright, sunlit Mediterranean garden anchored by smooth woods. The scent opens with a sharp flash of sour lemon and sweet bergamot. That initial citrus sparkle bites for roughly fifteen minutes before softening into dew-covered white petals. In the heart, crisp lily-of-the-valley and s…

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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 Martinique?

Creation 1984 takes 4 of 5 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Martinique is rated 4.00/5 from 10 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Martinique for a woody and white floral character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Martinique?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Martinique 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Martinique?

Martinique projects furthest (Martinique 85/100, Creation 1984 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation 1984 and Martinique smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Lemon, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.

Is Creation 1984 or Martinique better for summer or winter?

Martinique suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Martinique?

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. Martinique has top notes of Bergamot and Lemon, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vanilla, Patchouli and Sandalwood.