Fragrance comparison

Creation 1984 vs Narcotic Amber

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

Updated 22 Oct 2026 1,177 ratings analysed

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,458 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

35%scent match

Some overlap

2 wins

Narcotic Amber

G Parfums

3.717 votes

Rank #62,282 WoodyWhite Floral

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Narcotic Amber takes 2 of 3 categories.

Creation 1984
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Narcotic Amber
Choose it for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Creation 19841/3

Narcotic Amber2/3

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Narcotic Amber
Sillage & projection: Narcotic Amber
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

Narcotic AmberG Parfums

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.71/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 20%Had 5%Want 75%

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

43%Love

29%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

14%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity87

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate68

Category winners

LongevityNarcotic Amber

SillageNarcotic Amber

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%

woody100%

white floral92%

citrus84%

floral77%

powdery69%

musky61%

Scent match35%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

Top15-30 mins

BergamotLily-of-the-ValleyHibiscus

Heart2-4 hrs

Woody NotesGardenia

Base8-10+ hrs

AmberWhite MuskPatchouliVanillaCoumarinSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Sandalwood. Durations are only published for Narcotic Amber, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring0

Summer0

Fall100

Winter100

Day44

Night100

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Not enough votes yet

Date 37%Party 27%Casual 21%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,458

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#62,282

PerfumerOleg Grabchuk

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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G Parfums Narcotic Amber does not apologize for its weight. The bottle opens with an immediate wallop of bitter bergamot and tart hibiscus, backed by a sharp alcohol lift during the first three minutes. That initial bite calms quickly. Lush gardenia and clean lily-of-the-valley emerge next, cutting right through the d…

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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 Narcotic Amber?

Narcotic Amber takes 2 of 3 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Narcotic Amber is rated 3.71/5 from 7 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Narcotic Amber for a woody and white floral character. Wins on longevity and sillage & projection. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Narcotic Amber?

Narcotic Amber lasts longest (Narcotic Amber 87/100, Creation 1984 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Narcotic Amber?

Narcotic Amber projects furthest (Narcotic Amber 80/100, Creation 1984 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation 1984 and Narcotic Amber smell similar?

Some overlap: a 35% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Sandalwood.

Is Creation 1984 or Narcotic Amber better for summer or winter?

Narcotic Amber suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Narcotic Amber?

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. Narcotic Amber has top notes of Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Hibiscus, heart notes of Woody Notes and Gardenia, a base of Amber, White Musk, Patchouli and Vanilla.