Fragrance comparison

Creation 1984 vs Saks Fifth Avenue for Her

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

Updated 18 Oct 2026 1,422 ratings analysed

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,454 WoodyGreen

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22%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Saks Fifth Avenue for Her

Bond No 9

3.95252 votes

Rank #7,918 White FloralTuberose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Saks Fifth Avenue for Her takes 5 of 7 categories.

Creation 1984
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Saks Fifth Avenue for Her
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Creation 19842/7

Saks Fifth Avenue for Her5/7

Ratings & consensus: Saks Fifth Avenue for Her
Community sentiment: Saks Fifth Avenue for Her
Longevity: Saks Fifth Avenue for Her
Sillage & projection: Saks Fifth Avenue for Her
Value for money: Creation 1984
Versatility: Saks Fifth Avenue for Her
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

Saks Fifth Avenue for HerBond No 9

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.95/ 5 · 252 votes

Have 29%Had 12%Want 59%

Category winnerSaks Fifth Avenue for HerRating 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

31%Like

3%Ok

16%Dislike

0%Hate

225 votes

Category winnerSaks Fifth Avenue for HerMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity84

〰 Sillage80

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevitySaks Fifth Avenue for Her

SillageSaks Fifth Avenue for Her

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value25

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%

tuberose83%

vanilla65%

animalic48%

lactonic30%

Scent match22%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

Notes

TuberoseGardeniaJasmineVanillaVetiver

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesTuberose, Gardenia, Jasmine and Vetiver. 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–

Spring100

Summer100

Fall66

Winter59

Day100

Night74

Category winnerSaks Fifth Avenue for HerMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Men0

Unisex9

Women91

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,454

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#7,918

PerfumerMichel Almairac

Launched—

Reviews8

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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Saks Fifth Avenue for Her is a plush white floral built around gardenia, tuberose, and jasmine, with vanilla softening the base and vetiver keeping it from turning too creamy. It opens polished and rich, then settles into a warm, floral cloud that feels dressy, feminine, and a little old-school in the best way. This s…

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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 Saks Fifth Avenue for Her?

Saks Fifth Avenue for Her takes 5 of 7 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Saks Fifth Avenue for Her is rated 3.95/5 from 252 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Saks Fifth Avenue for Her for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Saks Fifth Avenue for Her?

Saks Fifth Avenue for Her lasts longest (Saks Fifth Avenue for Her 84/100, Creation 1984 80/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Saks Fifth Avenue for Her?

Saks Fifth Avenue for Her projects furthest (Saks Fifth Avenue for Her 80/100, Creation 1984 73/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation 1984 and Saks Fifth Avenue for Her smell similar?

Clearly different: a 22% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Tuberose, Gardenia, Jasmine and Vetiver.

Is Creation 1984 or Saks Fifth Avenue for Her better for summer or winter?

For summer, Saks Fifth Avenue for Her is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. Saks Fifth Avenue for Her suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Saks Fifth Avenue for Her?

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. Saks Fifth Avenue for Her features Tuberose, Gardenia, Jasmine, Vanilla and Vetiver.