Fragrance comparison

Creation 1984 vs Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection Privee

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,239 ratings analysed

4 wins

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,493 WoodyGreen

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20%scent match

Clearly different

Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection Privee

Houbigant

4.2069 votes

Rank #27,070 CitrusFloral

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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.
Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection Privee
Choose it for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Creation 19844/7

Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection Privee3/7

Ratings & consensus: Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection Privee
Community sentiment: Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection Privee
Longevity: Creation 1984
Sillage & projection: Creation 1984
Value for money: Creation 1984
Versatility: Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection Privee
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

Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection PriveeHoubigant

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

4.20/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 35%Had 7%Want 58%

Category winnerQuelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection PriveeRating 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

48%Love

33%Like

10%Ok

9%Dislike

0%Hate

69 votes

Category winnerQuelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection PriveeMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage62

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value30

Category winnerCreation 1984Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

citrus100%

floral92%

white floral84%

musky77%

powdery69%

yellow floral61%

Scent match20%Clearly different · both 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

Top20-30 mins

BergamotNeroliYellow Mandarin

Heart3-4 hrs

NarcissusOrrisOrange BlossomJasmineMagnoliaYlang-YlangRose

Base6-8 hrs

Ambrette (Musk Mallow)MuskSandalwoodWhite Amber

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Neroli, Narcissus and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection Privee, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer76

Fall30

Winter18

Day100

Night32

Category winnerQuelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection PriveeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Men0

Unisex13

Women87

Work 36%Casual 31%Date 23%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,493

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#27,070

PerfumerLuca Maffei

Launched—

Reviews0

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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Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection Privee by Houbigant takes the classic French floral bouquet and airs it out under bright morning sunlight. Crisp yellow mandarin and tart bergamot splash across the opening before yielding to an opulent heart of narcissus, orange blossom, and powdery orris. It feels lush yet re…

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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 Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection Privee?

Creation 1984 takes 4 of 7 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection Privee is rated 4.20/5 from 69 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection Privee for a citrus and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection Privee?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection Privee 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection Privee?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection Privee 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation 1984 and Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection Privee smell similar?

Clearly different: a 20% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli, Narcissus and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Creation 1984 or Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection Privee better for summer or winter?

For summer, Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection Privee is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection Privee suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection Privee?

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. Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Collection Privee has top notes of Bergamot, Neroli and Yellow Mandarin, heart notes of Narcissus, Orris, Orange Blossom and Jasmine, a base of Ambrette (Musk Mallow), Musk, Sandalwood and White Amber.