Creation 1984 vs Ruby
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
22%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Creation 1984 takes 4 of 7 categories.
Creation 1984Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
RubyChoose it for a sweet and rose character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Creation 19844/7
Ruby2/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Creation 1984
- Community sentiment
- Ruby
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Creation 1984
- Value for money
- Creation 1984
- Versatility
- Ruby
- 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 LapidusRubyCuarzo SignatureWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
3.96/ 5 · 26 votes
Have 32%Had 34%Want 34%
Category winnerCreation 1984Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate28%Love
51%Like
2%Ok
18%Dislike
1%Hate
1,170 votes
27%Love
54%Like
8%Ok
12%Dislike
0%Hate
26 votes
Category winnerRubyMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageCreation 1984
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCreation 1984Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
green92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
white floral69%
mossy61%
sweet100%
rose92%
fruity84%
honey77%
floral69%
woody61%
Scent match22%Clearly different · both woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GalbanumMangoBlack CurrantPassionfruitPeachBergamotNeroliLemon
Heart
NarcissusCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrrisGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMuskVanilla
Top
GingerMangoMandarin OrangeBlack CurrantRaspberryAmalfi Lemon
Heart
RoseYlang-YlangJasmineNeroliLily-of-the-Valley
Base
White HoneyMuskSandalwoodBenzoinVanilleVetiverAmber
InformationalShared notesMango, Black Currant, Neroli and Ylang-Ylang. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring84
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring75
Summer63
Fall100
Winter50
Day100
Night56
Category winnerRubyMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,673
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews55
Overall rank#51,307
PerfumerRamón Béjar
Launched2010
Reviews0
Category winnerCreation 1984Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCreation 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 …
Reviews →Ruby by Cuarzo Signature is a sweet, fruit-forward floral perfume that wraps juicy berries in golden honey and creamy woods. The fragrance opens with a bright burst of ripe raspberry, tropical mango, and tart black currant, balanced by zesty Amalfi lemon and a prickle of fresh ginger. As the sparkling fruit settles, a…
Reviews →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 Ruby?
Creation 1984 takes 4 of 7 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Ruby is rated 3.96/5 from 26 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Ruby for a sweet and rose character. Wins on community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Ruby?
They last about the same: Creation 1984 80/100, Ruby 80/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Ruby?
Projection is very close: Creation 1984 73/100, Ruby 72/100 for sillage.
Do Creation 1984 and Ruby smell similar?
Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Mango, Black Currant, Neroli and Ylang-Ylang.
Is Creation 1984 or Ruby better for summer or winter?
For summer, Ruby is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. Ruby suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Ruby?
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. Ruby has top notes of Ginger, Mango, Mandarin Orange and Black Currant, heart notes of Rose, Ylang-Ylang, Jasmine and Neroli, a base of White Honey, Musk, Sandalwood and Benzoin.
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