Fragrance comparison

Creation 1984 vs Safar

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

Updated 13 Oct 2026 1,170 ratings analysed

1 wins

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,460 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

17%scent match

Clearly different

Safar

Kisat Paris

—0 votes

Rank #70,099 AmberWarm Spicy

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation 1984 takes 1 of 1 categories.

Creation 1984
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Safar
Choose it for a amber and warm spicy character.

Creation 19841/1

Safar0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
Value for money: Not scored
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

SafarKisat Paris

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 0%Had 0%Want 100%

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

Not enough votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ LongevityN/A

〰 SillageN/A

♥ Love / hateN/A

Category winners

LongevityNo data

SillageNo data

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

amber100%

warm spicy92%

vanilla84%

patchouli77%

balsamic69%

woody61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both woody

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

Top

PeachRosePassionfruit

Heart

BenzoinPatchouli

Base

VanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesPassionfruit, Peach, Patchouli and Amber. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,460

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#70,099

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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Safar by Kisat Paris brings a lush fruitiness of peach and passionfruit that settles into a warm base of amber and vanilla. This unisex oriental fragrance offers a sweet and slightly spicy profile that wears well during the cooler months. It provides an inviting presence for casual outings or evening wear when you wan…

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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.

Do Creation 1984 and Safar smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Passionfruit, Peach, Patchouli and Amber.

What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Safar?

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. Safar has top notes of Peach, Rose and Passionfruit, heart notes of Benzoin and Patchouli, a base of Vanilla and Amber.