Fragrance comparison

Creation 1984 vs Osmanthus Tea

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,179 ratings analysed

3 wins

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,675 WoodyGreen

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27%scent match

Clearly different

Osmanthus Tea

Mith

4.679 votes

Rank #30,427 FloralFruity

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation 1984 takes 3 of 4 categories.

Creation 1984
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Osmanthus Tea
Choose it for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Creation 19843/4

Osmanthus Tea1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Creation 1984
Sillage & projection: Creation 1984
Value for money: Osmanthus Tea
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

Osmanthus TeaMith

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

4.67/ 5 · 9 votes

Have 32%Had 0%Want 68%

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

78%Love

11%Like

11%Ok

0%Dislike

0%Hate

9 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate92

Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value71

Category winnerOsmanthus TeaBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

floral100%

fruity92%

fresh84%

green77%

citrus69%

white floral61%

Scent match27%Clearly different · both green 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

NeroliBitter OrangeBergamot

Heart

OsmanthusTeaTuberoseJasmineRose

Base

SandalwoodOakmossAmber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Neroli, Tuberose and Jasmine. 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–

Spring100

Summer67

Fall83

Winter83

Day100

Night67

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Men14

Unisex57

Women29

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,675

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#30,427

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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Osmanthus Tea opens with bright citrus and a sweet osmanthus glow, then quickly brings in a gentle tea bitterness that keeps the florals from feeling sugary. It reads fresh, fruity and airy at first, with white flowers adding a soft bubblegum-like texture. On skin, the tea, osmanthus and creamy floral heart seem to do…

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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 Osmanthus Tea?

Creation 1984 takes 3 of 4 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Osmanthus Tea is rated 4.67/5 from 9 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Osmanthus Tea for a floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Osmanthus Tea?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Osmanthus Tea 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Osmanthus Tea?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Osmanthus Tea 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation 1984 and Osmanthus Tea smell similar?

Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli, Tuberose and Jasmine.

Is Creation 1984 or Osmanthus Tea better for summer or winter?

Osmanthus Tea suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Osmanthus Tea?

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. Osmanthus Tea has top notes of Neroli, Bitter Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Osmanthus, Tea, Tuberose and Jasmine, a base of Sandalwood, Oakmoss and Amber.