Fragrance comparison

Creation 1984 vs Rubj Eau de Parfum

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

Updated 17 Oct 2026 1,343 ratings analysed

6 wins

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,465 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

19%scent match

Clearly different

Rubj Eau de Parfum

Vero Profumo

3.95173 votes

Rank #27,829 White FloralFresh Spicy

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation 1984 takes 6 of 7 categories.

Creation 1984
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Rubj Eau de Parfum
Choose it for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Creation 19846/7

Rubj Eau de Parfum1/7

Ratings & consensus: Rubj Eau de Parfum
Community sentiment: Creation 1984
Longevity: Creation 1984
Sillage & projection: Creation 1984
Value for money: Creation 1984
Versatility: Creation 1984
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

Rubj Eau de ParfumVero Profumo

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.95/ 5 · 173 votes

Have 39%Had 14%Want 47%

Category winnerRubj Eau de ParfumRating 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

50%Love

22%Like

2%Ok

26%Dislike

0%Hate

173 votes

Category winnerCreation 1984Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity71

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate74

Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCreation 1984Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

white floral100%

fresh spicy92%

citrus84%

tuberose77%

animalic69%

sweet61%

Scent match19%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

Top15-30 mins

PassionfruitNeroliBergamotMandarin Orange

Heart2-4 hrs

CuminTuberoseAfrican Orange FlowerBasil

Base6-10 hrs

OakmossMuskVirginia Cedar

InformationalShared notesPassionfruit, Bergamot, Neroli and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Rubj Eau de Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter68

Day100

Night79

Category winnerCreation 1984Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Men0

Unisex54

Women46

Date 37%Casual 28%Party 20%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,465

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#27,829

PerfumerVero Kern

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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Vero Profumo Rubj Eau de Parfum presents an unapologetic collision between lush garden florals and tangy tropical fruit. Spray it on your wrist. The first few minutes deliver a bright rush of neroli and mandarin orange, quickly cut through by the sharp, electric sourness of ripe passionfruit. Do not expect a simple sh…

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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 Rubj Eau de Parfum?

Creation 1984 takes 6 of 7 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Rubj Eau de Parfum is rated 3.95/5 from 173 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Rubj Eau de Parfum for a white floral and fresh spicy character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Rubj Eau de Parfum?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Rubj Eau de Parfum 71/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Rubj Eau de Parfum?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Rubj Eau de Parfum 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation 1984 and Rubj Eau de Parfum smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Passionfruit, Bergamot, Neroli and Tuberose.

Is Creation 1984 or Rubj Eau de Parfum better for summer or winter?

For summer, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. Rubj Eau de Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Rubj Eau de Parfum?

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. Rubj Eau de Parfum has top notes of Passionfruit, Neroli, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Cumin, Tuberose, African Orange Flower and Basil, a base of Oakmoss, Musk and Virginia Cedar.