Fragrance comparison

Creation 1984 vs Néroli Gardénia

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 1,170 ratings analysed

1 wins

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,465 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

18%scent match

Clearly different

Néroli Gardénia

Marcus Spurway

—0 votes

Rank #73,261 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation 1984 takes 1 of 1 categories.

Creation 1984
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Néroli Gardénia
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character.

Creation 19841/1

Néroli Gardénia0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

Néroli GardéniaMarcus Spurway

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

white floral100%

citrus88%

patchouli77%

lactonic65%

warm spicy53%

rose42%

Scent match18%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

Top20-30 mins

NeroliOrange

Heart2-4 hrs

GardeniaRose

Base6-8 hrs

PatchouliOakmoss

InformationalShared notesNeroli, Gardenia, Oakmoss and Patchouli. Durations are only published for Néroli Gardénia, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring–

Summer–

Fall–

Winter–

Day100

Night39

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Not enough votes yet

Work 36%Casual 33%Date 22%Party 9%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,465

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#73,261

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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Marcus Spurway Néroli Gardénia opens with a sunny burst of crisp neroli and juicy sweet orange, giving you the immediate sensation of walking through a sunlit Mediterranean citrus grove. As the bright citrus sparkle softens, lush gardenia petals and velvet rose step forward, creating a creamy white floral heart with 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.

Do Creation 1984 and Néroli Gardénia smell similar?

Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Neroli, Gardenia, Oakmoss and Patchouli.

Is Creation 1984 or Néroli Gardénia better for summer or winter?

Néroli Gardénia suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Néroli Gardénia?

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. Néroli Gardénia has top notes of Neroli and Orange, heart notes of Gardenia and Rose, a base of Patchouli and Oakmoss.