Fragrance comparison

Creation 1984 vs Pink Pearl

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

Updated 12 Oct 2026 1,239 ratings analysed

5 wins

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,460 WoodyGreen

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17%scent match

Clearly different

Pink Pearl

Bi-es

3.4269 votes

Rank #27,708 PatchouliRose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation 1984 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Creation 1984
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
Pink Pearl
Choose it for a patchouli and rose character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall.

Creation 19845/7

Pink Pearl2/7

Ratings & consensus: Creation 1984
Community sentiment: Creation 1984
Longevity: Creation 1984
Sillage & projection: Creation 1984
Value for money: Pink Pearl
Versatility: Pink Pearl
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

Pink PearlBi-es

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.42/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 35%Had 41%Want 24%

Category winnerCreation 1984Rating 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

23%Love

33%Like

10%Ok

29%Dislike

4%Hate

69 votes

Category winnerCreation 1984Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity67

〰 Sillage61

♥ Love / hate61

Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value78

Category winnerPink PearlBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

patchouli100%

rose92%

fruity84%

vanilla77%

citrus69%

woody61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both woody

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

PeachBergamot

Heart

RoseLily-of-the-Valley

Base

PatchouliVanilla

InformationalShared notesPeach, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Patchouli. 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–

Spring72

Summer52

Fall100

Winter80

Day–

Night–

Category winnerPink PearlMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Men0

Unisex6

Women94

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,460

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#27,708

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews2

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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Pink Pearl by Bi-es is a Floral Woody Musk fragrance tailored for women, highlighting a fruity opening of peach and bergamot. The scent develops through a rose and lily-of-the-valley heart, anchored by a patchouli and vanilla base. It offers a straightforward, modern design suitable for casual, everyday wear throughou…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Creation 1984 or Pink Pearl?

Creation 1984 takes 5 of 7 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Pink Pearl is rated 3.42/5 from 69 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Pink Pearl for a patchouli and rose character. Wins on value for money and versatility. Best in fall.

Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Pink Pearl?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Pink Pearl 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Pink Pearl?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Pink Pearl 61/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation 1984 and Pink Pearl smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Peach, Bergamot, Lily-of-the-Valley and Patchouli.

Is Creation 1984 or Pink Pearl better for summer or winter?

For summer, Pink Pearl 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 Pink Pearl?

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. Pink Pearl has top notes of Peach and Bergamot, heart notes of Rose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Patchouli and Vanilla.