Fragrance comparison

Creation 1984 vs Opium Collector's Edition 2014

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,202 ratings analysed

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,628 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

26%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Opium Collector's Edition 2014

Yves Saint Laurent

4.0932 votes

Rank #25,353 CitrusAromatic

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Opium Collector's Edition 2014 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Creation 1984
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Opium Collector's Edition 2014
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Creation 19842/7

Opium Collector's Edition 20145/7

Ratings & consensus: Opium Collector's Edition 2014
Community sentiment: Opium Collector's Edition 2014
Longevity: Opium Collector's Edition 2014
Sillage & projection: Opium Collector's Edition 2014
Value for money: Creation 1984
Versatility: Opium Collector's Edition 2014
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

Opium Collector's Edition 2014Yves Saint Laurent

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

4.09/ 5 · 32 votes

Have 32%Had 13%Want 55%

Category winnerOpium Collector's Edition 2014Rating 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

38%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

32 votes

Category winnerOpium Collector's Edition 2014Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity90

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate77

Category winners

LongevityOpium Collector's Edition 2014

SillageOpium Collector's Edition 2014

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value0

Category winnerCreation 1984Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

citrus100%

aromatic92%

amber84%

vanilla77%

floral69%

white floral61%

Scent match26%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

Mandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

CarnationJasmine

Base

AmberVanilla AbsoluteVetiver

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Carnation, Jasmine and Vetiver. 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–

Spring76

Summer88

Fall88

Winter100

Day100

Night94

Category winnerOpium Collector's Edition 2014Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Men0

Unisex100

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,628

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#25,353

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Opium Collector's Edition 2014 by Yves Saint Laurent brings a brighter, sparkling opening to the legendary spicy amber profile. The fragrance starts with a sunny splash of mandarin orange and crisp bergamot before settling into a warm heart of spicy carnation and creamy jasmine petals. As it warms on the skin, smooth …

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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 Opium Collector's Edition 2014?

Opium Collector's Edition 2014 takes 5 of 7 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Opium Collector's Edition 2014 is rated 4.09/5 from 32 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Opium Collector's Edition 2014 for a citrus and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Opium Collector's Edition 2014?

Opium Collector's Edition 2014 lasts longest (Opium Collector's Edition 2014 90/100, Creation 1984 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Opium Collector's Edition 2014?

Opium Collector's Edition 2014 projects furthest (Opium Collector's Edition 2014 77/100, Creation 1984 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation 1984 and Opium Collector's Edition 2014 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 26% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Carnation, Jasmine and Vetiver.

Is Creation 1984 or Opium Collector's Edition 2014 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Opium Collector's Edition 2014 is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. Opium Collector's Edition 2014 suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Opium Collector's Edition 2014?

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. Opium Collector's Edition 2014 has top notes of Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Carnation and Jasmine, a base of Amber, Vanilla Absolute and Vetiver.