Fragrance comparison

Creation 1984 vs Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Extrait

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

Updated 9 Oct 2026 1,201 ratings analysed

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,493 WoodyGreen

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30%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Extrait

Houbigant

4.2931 votes

Rank #30,290 CitrusWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Extrait takes 5 of 7 categories.

Creation 1984
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Extrait
Choose it for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Creation 19842/7

Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Extrait5/7

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

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

4.29/ 5 · 31 votes

Have 29%Had 7%Want 64%

Category winnerQuelques Fleurs Jardin Secret ExtraitRating 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

42%Like

0%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

31 votes

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

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity89

〰 Sillage77

♥ Love / hate82

Category winners

LongevityQuelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Extrait

SillageQuelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Extrait

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value29

Category winnerCreation 1984Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

citrus100%

white floral92%

floral84%

yellow floral77%

green69%

musky61%

Scent match30%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

Top20-30 mins

NeroliMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart3-5 hrs

NarcissusJasmineMagnoliaYlang-YlangOrange BlossomRoseOrris

Base8-12+ hrs

White MuskMuskSandalwoodAmbrette (Musk Mallow)

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

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer47

Fall87

Winter47

Day100

Night41

Category winnerQuelques Fleurs Jardin Secret ExtraitMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Men8

Unisex8

Women83

Work 35%Casual 28%Date 25%Party 11%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,493

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#30,290

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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Houbigant Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Extrait presents an opulent interpretation of a classic French garden. The opening strikes with bright Italian bergamot, sunny mandarin orange, and bitter neroli oil that quickly cuts through the air. Do not rush this phase. Within fifteen minutes, the citrus sheen settles into …

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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 Extrait?

Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Extrait takes 5 of 7 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Extrait is rated 4.29/5 from 31 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Extrait for a citrus and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

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

Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Extrait lasts longest (Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Extrait 89/100, Creation 1984 80/100), based on community performance votes.

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

Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Extrait projects furthest (Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Extrait 77/100, Creation 1984 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation 1984 and Quelques Fleurs Jardin Secret Extrait smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli, Narcissus and Ylang-Ylang.

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

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

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

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 Extrait has top notes of Neroli, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Narcissus, Jasmine, Magnolia and Ylang-Ylang, a base of White Musk, Musk, Sandalwood and Ambrette (Musk Mallow).