Fragrance comparison

Creation 1984 vs Red Queen Fresh Aldehydes

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

Updated 11 Oct 2026 1,177 ratings analysed

3 wins

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,467 WoodyGreen

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36%scent match

Some overlap

Red Queen Fresh Aldehydes

Pupa

4.007 votes

Rank #52,919 White FloralAquatic

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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.
Red Queen Fresh Aldehydes
Choose it for a white floral and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Creation 19843/4

Red Queen Fresh Aldehydes1/4

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Creation 1984
Sillage & projection: Creation 1984
Value for money: Red Queen Fresh Aldehydes
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

Red Queen Fresh AldehydesPupa

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

4.00/ 5 · 7 votes

Have 41%Had 11%Want 48%

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

29%Love

57%Like

0%Ok

14%Dislike

0%Hate

7 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity66

〰 Sillage55

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value67

Category winnerRed Queen Fresh AldehydesBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

white floral100%

aquatic90%

aromatic80%

fresh70%

tuberose60%

green50%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both white floral, aromatic and green

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

Top15-30 mins

CorianderOrange LeafRhubarb

Heart2-4 hrs

Water NotesGardeniaTuberoseLily-of-the-ValleyFlower Petals

Base4-6+ hrs

VetiverAmberWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesTuberose, Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Vetiver. Durations are only published for Red Queen Fresh Aldehydes, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring33

Summer100

Fall33

Winter0

Day100

Night32

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 37%Work 34%Date 19%Party 10%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,467

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#52,919

PerfumerNot listed

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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Red Queen Fresh Aldehydes opens with a tart, mouth-puckering bite of rhubarb sliced against crisp orange leaf. The initial spray carries a sharp alcohol snap before calming down within three minutes. Soon, clean water notes rush through a blooming bouquet of gardenia, tuberose, and green lily-of-the-valley. It smells …

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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 Red Queen Fresh Aldehydes?

Creation 1984 takes 3 of 4 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Red Queen Fresh Aldehydes is rated 4.00/5 from 7 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Red Queen Fresh Aldehydes for a white floral and aquatic character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Red Queen Fresh Aldehydes?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Red Queen Fresh Aldehydes 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Red Queen Fresh Aldehydes?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Red Queen Fresh Aldehydes 55/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation 1984 and Red Queen Fresh Aldehydes smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral, aromatic and green accords. Common notes include Tuberose, Gardenia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Vetiver.

Is Creation 1984 or Red Queen Fresh Aldehydes better for summer or winter?

Red Queen Fresh Aldehydes suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Red Queen Fresh Aldehydes?

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. Red Queen Fresh Aldehydes has top notes of Coriander, Orange Leaf and Rhubarb, heart notes of Water Notes, Gardenia, Tuberose and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of Vetiver, Amber and White Musk.