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Creation 1984 vs Moorea

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

Updated 1,402 ratings analysed
Clearly different
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.

  • Moorea

    Choose it for a yellow floral and citrus character. Best in spring.

Creation 19847/7
Moorea0/7
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
MooreaSimone Andreoli
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
3.49/ 5 · 232 votes
Have 79%Had 21%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

27%Love
37%Like
21%Ok
13%Dislike
2%Hate

164 votes

Category winnerCreation 1984Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage73
♥ Love / hate72
⏱ Longevity71
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate68
Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value64
¤ Price value52
Category winnerCreation 1984Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
green92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
white floral69%
mossy61%
yellow floral100%
citrus92%
white floral84%
aromatic77%
marine69%
sweet61%
Scent match29%Clearly different · both aromatic 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
Top
Sea NotesLimeNeroliBergamot
Heart
Ylang-YlangTiare FlowerNarcissusViolet Leaf
Base
PatchouliAmberVetiver
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Neroli, Narcissus and Ylang-Ylang. 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–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter19
Day–
Night–
Category winnerCreation 1984Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex29
Women69
Men9
Unisex35
Women56
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,662

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#10,679

PerfumerSimone Andreoli

Launched—

Reviews30

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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Moorea opens bright and breezy, with lime, neroli and salty marine notes over a lush floral heart. As it settles, the scent turns warmer and smoother, bringing out tiare, ylang-ylang, amber and a soft woody base. It usually reads like a floral aquatic with more texture than a typical beach scent. Best suited to spring…

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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 Moorea?

Creation 1984 takes 7 of 7 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Moorea is rated 3.49/5 from 232 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Moorea for a yellow floral and citrus character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Moorea?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Moorea 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Moorea?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Moorea 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation 1984 and Moorea smell similar?

Clearly different: a 29% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli, Narcissus and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Creation 1984 or Moorea better for summer or winter?

For summer, Creation 1984 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 Moorea?

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. Moorea has top notes of Sea Notes, Lime, Neroli and Bergamot, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Tiare Flower, Narcissus and Violet Leaf, a base of Patchouli, Amber and Vetiver.

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