Creation 1984 vs MCM Blue Paradise
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
45%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Creation 1984 takes 4 of 7 categories.
Creation 1984Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
MCM Blue ParadiseChoose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Creation 19844/7
MCM Blue Paradise3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- MCM Blue Paradise
- Community sentiment
- MCM Blue Paradise
- Longevity
- Creation 1984
- Sillage & projection
- Creation 1984
- Value for money
- Creation 1984
- Versatility
- MCM Blue Paradise
- 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 LapidusMCM Blue ParadiseMCM - Mode Creation MunichWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
4.15/ 5 · 27 votes
Have 45%Had 24%Want 31%
Category winnerMCM Blue ParadiseRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate28%Love
51%Like
2%Ok
18%Dislike
1%Hate
1,170 votes
33%Love
56%Like
4%Ok
7%Dislike
0%Hate
27 votes
Category winnerMCM Blue ParadiseMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCreation 1984
SillageCreation 1984
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCreation 1984Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
green92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
white floral69%
mossy61%
fruity100%
floral92%
powdery84%
green77%
woody69%
earthy61%
Scent match45%Some overlap · both woody, green and earthy
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GalbanumMangoBlack CurrantPassionfruitPeachBergamotNeroliLemon
Heart
NarcissusCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrrisGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMuskVanilla
Top
PeachBlack CurrantMandarin OrangeVioletGalbanumBergamot
Heart
OrrisCyclamenHyacinthRoseLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
OakmossMuskSandalwoodAmberVetiver
InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Black Currant, Peach and Bergamot. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring84
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer60
Fall50
Winter20
Day100
Night50
Category winnerMCM Blue ParadiseMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,674
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews55
Overall rank#40,172
PerfumerArturetto Landi
Launched—
Reviews1
Category winnerCreation 1984Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCreation 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 →MCM Blue Paradise is a fruity floral chypre from 1989 with a syrupy peach and black currant opening, a powdery cyclamen and orris heart, and a mossy green base. Despite the name, it does not read as a true aquatic. It suits shoppers who enjoy vintage-leaning fruity chypres with floral powder and green undertones. Samp…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Creation 1984 or MCM Blue Paradise?
Creation 1984 takes 4 of 7 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; MCM Blue Paradise is rated 4.15/5 from 27 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose MCM Blue Paradise for a fruity and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or MCM Blue Paradise?
Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, MCM Blue Paradise 63/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Creation 1984 or MCM Blue Paradise?
Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, MCM Blue Paradise 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Creation 1984 and MCM Blue Paradise smell similar?
Some overlap: a 45% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, green and earthy accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Black Currant, Peach and Bergamot.
Is Creation 1984 or MCM Blue Paradise better for summer or winter?
For summer, MCM Blue Paradise is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. MCM Blue Paradise suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Creation 1984 and MCM Blue Paradise?
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. MCM Blue Paradise has top notes of Peach, Black Currant, Mandarin Orange and Violet, heart notes of Orris, Cyclamen, Hyacinth and Rose, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Sandalwood and Amber.
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