Fragrance comparison

Creation 1984 vs Rose Bourbon

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

Updated 7 Nov 2026 1,301 ratings analysed

4 wins

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,621 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

6%scent match

Clearly different

Rose Bourbon

Princesse Marina De Bourbon

3.95131 votes

Rank #18,680 FruityVanilla

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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.
Rose Bourbon
Choose it for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Creation 19844/7

Rose Bourbon2/7

Ratings & consensus: Rose Bourbon
Community sentiment: Tie
Longevity: Creation 1984
Sillage & projection: Creation 1984
Value for money: Creation 1984
Versatility: Rose Bourbon
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

Rose BourbonPrincesse Marina De Bourbon

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.95/ 5 · 131 votes

Have 23%Had 38%Want 38%

Category winnerRose BourbonRating 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

35%Love

44%Like

2%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

131 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity52

〰 Sillage57

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value63

Category winnerCreation 1984Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

fruity100%

vanilla92%

powdery84%

sweet77%

tropical69%

citrus61%

Scent match6%Clearly different

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

Top30 to 45 minutes

PassionfruitMandarin Orange

Heart2 to 3 hours

Black CurrantIris

Base3 to 5 hours

VanillaMusk

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Passionfruit, Musk and Vanilla. Durations are only published for Rose Bourbon, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer87

Fall47

Winter49

Day100

Night25

Category winnerRose BourbonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,621

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#18,680

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews10

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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Rose Bourbon by Princesse Marina De Bourbon is a bright, fruity floral fragrance built around tropical fruit and sweet powder. The scent opens with tangy passionfruit and juicy mandarin orange, delivering an immediate splash of citrus sweetness. As the top settles, dark black currant and cool, powdery iris emerge in t…

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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 Rose Bourbon?

Creation 1984 takes 4 of 7 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Rose Bourbon is rated 3.95/5 from 131 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Rose Bourbon for a fruity and vanilla character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Rose Bourbon?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Rose Bourbon 52/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Rose Bourbon?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Rose Bourbon 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation 1984 and Rose Bourbon smell similar?

Clearly different: a 6% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Passionfruit, Musk and Vanilla.

Is Creation 1984 or Rose Bourbon better for summer or winter?

For summer, Rose Bourbon is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. Rose Bourbon suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Rose Bourbon?

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. Rose Bourbon has top notes of Passionfruit and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Black Currant and Iris, a base of Vanilla and Musk.