Fragrance comparison

Creation 1984 vs Obsession Night Woman

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 3,556 ratings analysed

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,621 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

31%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Obsession Night Woman

Calvin Klein

3.892,386 votes

Rank #29,861 White FloralCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Obsession Night Woman 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.
Obsession Night Woman
Choose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Creation 19843/7

Obsession Night Woman4/7

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

Obsession Night WomanCalvin Klein

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.89/ 5 · 2,386 votes

Have 48%Had 33%Want 19%

Category winnerObsession Night WomanRating 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

51%Like

6%Ok

15%Dislike

1%Hate

2,386 votes

Category winnerObsession Night WomanMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value70

Category winnerObsession Night WomanBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

white floral100%

citrus92%

amber84%

woody77%

vanilla69%

musky61%

Scent match31%Clearly different · 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 to 30 minutes

White FlowersBitter OrangeAngelicaBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart1 to 2 hours

GardeniaJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base3 to 6 hours

Cashmere WoodVanillaSandalwoodTonka BeanAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Obsession Night Woman, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring83

Summer64

Fall100

Winter87

Day88

Night100

Category winnerObsession Night WomanMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Men2

Unisex23

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,621

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#29,861

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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Obsession Night Woman by Calvin Klein offers an unexpected take on evening wear, trading heavy spices for smooth woods, powdery vanilla, and luminous citrus. The fragrance opens with a sharp burst of bitter orange, bergamot, and mandarin orange balanced by green angelica. Soon after, white flowers emerge in the heart,…

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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 Obsession Night Woman?

Obsession Night Woman takes 4 of 7 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Obsession Night Woman is rated 3.89/5 from 2,386 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Obsession Night Woman for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and value for money. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Obsession Night Woman?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Obsession Night Woman 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Obsession Night Woman?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Obsession Night Woman 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation 1984 and Obsession Night Woman smell similar?

Clearly different: a 31% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine.

Is Creation 1984 or Obsession Night Woman better for summer or winter?

For summer, Obsession Night Woman is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. Obsession Night Woman suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Obsession Night 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. Obsession Night Woman has top notes of White Flowers, Bitter Orange, Angelica and Bergamot, heart notes of Gardenia, Jasmine, Lily-of-the-Valley and Rose, a base of Cashmere Wood, Vanilla, Sandalwood and Tonka Bean.