Fragrance comparison

Creation 1984 vs Oriental Sans Souci

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,266 ratings analysed

4 wins

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,628 WoodyGreen

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36%scent match

Some overlap

Oriental Sans Souci

Le Jardin Retrouve

4.2596 votes

Rank #8,492 CitrusWoody

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation 1984 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Creation 1984
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Oriental Sans Souci
Choose it for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Creation 19844/7

Oriental Sans Souci3/7

Ratings & consensus: Oriental Sans Souci
Community sentiment: Oriental Sans Souci
Longevity: Creation 1984
Sillage & projection: Creation 1984
Value for money: Creation 1984
Versatility: Oriental Sans Souci
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

Oriental Sans SouciLe Jardin Retrouve

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

4.25/ 5 · 96 votes

Have 40%Had 9%Want 51%

Category winnerOriental Sans SouciRating 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

57%Love

20%Like

15%Ok

7%Dislike

1%Hate

96 votes

Category winnerOriental Sans SouciMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage52

♥ Love / hate81

Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value54

Category winnerCreation 1984Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

citrus100%

woody92%

aromatic84%

patchouli77%

fresh spicy69%

vanilla61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both woody and aromatic

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

BergamotLemonBasil

Heart2 to 4 hours

RoseYlang-YlangVanillaNeroliJasmine

Base5 to 8 hours

PatchouliOakmossTonka BeanAmbergris

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Neroli, Lemon and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Oriental Sans Souci, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring71

Summer26

Fall100

Winter100

Day100

Night80

Category winnerOriental Sans SouciMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Men20

Unisex62

Women18

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,628

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#8,492

PerfumerYuri Gutsatz

Launched—

Reviews17

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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Oriental Sans Souci by Le Jardin Retrouve opens with an energetic splash of sharp lemon, bergamot, and herbal basil that feels brisk and bright. That initial citrus sparkle quickly settles into an opulent heart of jasmine, creamy ylang-ylang, and sweet vanilla. Underneath, earthy patchouli, oakmoss, and ambergris buil…

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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 Oriental Sans Souci?

Creation 1984 takes 4 of 7 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Oriental Sans Souci is rated 4.25/5 from 96 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Oriental Sans Souci for a citrus and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Oriental Sans Souci?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Oriental Sans Souci 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Oriental Sans Souci?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Oriental Sans Souci 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation 1984 and Oriental Sans Souci smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli, Lemon and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Creation 1984 or Oriental Sans Souci better for summer or winter?

For summer, Oriental Sans Souci is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. Oriental Sans Souci suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Oriental Sans Souci?

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. Oriental Sans Souci has top notes of Bergamot, Lemon and Basil, heart notes of Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Vanilla and Neroli, a base of Patchouli, Oakmoss, Tonka Bean and Ambergris.