Fragrance comparison

Creation 1984 vs MNG Cut for Woman

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

Updated 29 Oct 2026 1,322 ratings analysed

7 wins

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,545 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

MNG Cut for Woman

Mango

3.47152 votes

Rank #20,155 White FloralCitrus

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation 1984 takes 7 of 7 categories.

Creation 1984
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
MNG Cut for Woman
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Creation 19847/7

MNG Cut for Woman0/7

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

MNG Cut for WomanMango

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.47/ 5 · 152 votes

Have 22%Had 78%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

20%Love

44%Like

1%Ok

34%Dislike

1%Hate

152 votes

Category winnerCreation 1984Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity62

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate62

Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value58

Category winnerCreation 1984Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

white floral100%

citrus88%

floral77%

powdery65%

musky53%

sweet42%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both 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

Top15-30 mins

NeroliMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

Black locustJasmineLotus

Base4-6 hrs

MuskSandalwoodVanilla Flower

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Musk. Durations are only published for MNG Cut for Woman, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter71

Day100

Night33

Category winnerCreation 1984Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Men0

Unisex13

Women87

Work 44%Casual 38%Date 11%Party 7%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,545

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#20,155

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews8

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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MNG Cut for Woman by Mango presents a crisp, soapy floral bouquet rooted in early 2000s minimalism. The first spray delivers a brisk flash of neroli and bittersweet mandarin orange, cutting through the air with clean, sharp citrus. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus edge recedes into a delicate core of lotus and clean…

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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 MNG Cut for Woman?

Creation 1984 takes 7 of 7 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; MNG Cut for Woman is rated 3.47/5 from 152 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose MNG Cut for Woman for a white floral and citrus character. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or MNG Cut for Woman?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, MNG Cut for Woman 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation 1984 or MNG Cut for Woman?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, MNG Cut for Woman 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation 1984 and MNG Cut for Woman smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Neroli, Jasmine, Sandalwood and Musk.

Is Creation 1984 or MNG Cut for Woman better for summer or winter?

For summer, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. MNG Cut for Woman suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creation 1984 and MNG Cut for Woman?

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. MNG Cut for Woman has top notes of Neroli and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Black locust, Jasmine and Lotus, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Vanilla Flower.