Fragrance comparison

Creation 1984 vs Nectar & Passionfruit

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

Updated 31 Oct 2026 1,197 ratings analysed

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,584 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

3%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Nectar & Passionfruit

Marks & Spencer

4.1527 votes

Rank #21,539 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Nectar & Passionfruit takes 4 of 7 categories.

Creation 1984
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Nectar & Passionfruit
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Creation 19843/7

Nectar & Passionfruit4/7

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

Nectar & PassionfruitMarks & Spencer

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

4.15/ 5 · 27 votes

Have 64%Had 12%Want 24%

Category winnerNectar & PassionfruitRating 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

44%Love

33%Like

15%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

27 votes

Category winnerNectar & PassionfruitMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity51

〰 Sillage38

♥ Love / hate79

Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value84

Category winnerNectar & PassionfruitBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

citrus100%

fruity86%

tropical72%

sweet58%

amber44%

fresh30%

Scent match3%Clearly different

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 to 30 minutes

Mandarin Orange

Heart1 to 2 hours

PassionfruitRose

Base2 to 3 hours

Amber

InformationalShared notesPassionfruit and Amber. Durations are only published for Nectar & Passionfruit, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring62

Summer100

Fall69

Winter54

Day100

Night54

Category winnerNectar & PassionfruitMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Men0

Unisex19

Women81

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,584

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#21,539

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

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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Nectar & Passionfruit by Marks & Spencer delivers an easygoing splash of sunlit fruit and delicate petals. The scent starts with a crisp burst of mandarin orange, presenting a bright citrus sparkle that immediately feels fresh and welcoming. As the top notes settle, sweet passionfruit blends with soft rose, adding a l…

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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 Nectar & Passionfruit?

Nectar & Passionfruit takes 4 of 7 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Nectar & Passionfruit is rated 4.15/5 from 27 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Nectar & Passionfruit for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Nectar & Passionfruit?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Nectar & Passionfruit 51/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Nectar & Passionfruit?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Nectar & Passionfruit 38/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation 1984 and Nectar & Passionfruit smell similar?

Clearly different: a 3% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Passionfruit and Amber.

Is Creation 1984 or Nectar & Passionfruit better for summer or winter?

For summer, Nectar & Passionfruit is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. Nectar & Passionfruit suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Nectar & Passionfruit?

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. Nectar & Passionfruit has top notes of Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Passionfruit and Rose, a base of Amber.