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Creation 1984 vs Panthere

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

Updated 2,083 ratings analysed
Some overlap
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.

  • Panthere

    Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Creation 19844/7
Panthere3/7
Ratings & consensus
Panthere
Community sentiment
Panthere
Longevity
Creation 1984
Sillage & projection
Creation 1984
Value for money
Creation 1984
Versatility
Creation 1984
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Panthere

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
Creation 1984Ted Lapidus
PanthereCartier
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
4.15/ 5 · 913 votes
Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%
Category winnerPanthereRating 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

50%Love
37%Like
3%Ok
10%Dislike
1%Hate

783 votes

Category winnerPanthereMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage73
♥ Love / hate72
⏱ Longevity79
〰 Sillage71
♥ Love / hate81
Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value64
¤ Price value60
Category winnerCreation 1984Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
green92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
white floral69%
mossy61%
white floral100%
woody92%
powdery84%
amber77%
floral69%
animalic61%
Scent match37%Some overlap · 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
Top
Orange BlossomMandarin OrangeLabdanumGingerRosePepperGrapefruit
Heart
TuberoseCarnationGardeniaYlang-YlangNutmegJasmineNarcissusHeliotrope
Base
CivetSandalwoodAmberOakmossVanillaTonka BeanIncensePatchouli
InformationalShared notesNarcissus, Carnation, Tuberose and Ylang-Ylang. 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–
Spring36
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerCreation 1984Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex29
Women69
Men0
Unisex7
Women93
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,673

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#444

PerfumerAlberto Morillas

Launched—

Reviews128

Category winnerPanthereHigher 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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Panthere by Cartier (1986) opens with a sharp burst of orange blossom, mandarin, and warm ginger that immediately commands attention. Within minutes, thick tuberose and narcotic gardenia take center stage, underpinned by a heavy base of oakmoss, dark civet, and golden amber. This is an unapologetic 1980s floral chypr…

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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 Panthere?

Creation 1984 takes 4 of 7 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Panthere is rated 4.15/5 from 913 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Panthere for a white floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Panthere?

They last about the same: Creation 1984 80/100, Panthere 79/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Panthere?

Projection is very close: Creation 1984 73/100, Panthere 71/100 for sillage.

Do Creation 1984 and Panthere smell similar?

Some overlap: a 37% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Narcissus, Carnation, Tuberose and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Creation 1984 or Panthere better for summer or winter?

For summer, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Panthere?

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. Panthere has top notes of Orange Blossom, Mandarin Orange, Labdanum and Ginger, heart notes of Tuberose, Carnation, Gardenia and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Civet, Sandalwood, Amber and Oakmoss.

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