Creation 1984 vs Samambaia
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
46%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Creation 1984 takes 6 of 7 categories.
Creation 1984Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
SamambaiaChoose it for a green and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring.
Creation 19846/7
Samambaia1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Creation 1984
- Community sentiment
- Samambaia
- 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 LapidusSamambaiaPheboWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
3.92/ 5 · 71 votes
Have 35%Had 23%Want 41%
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
31%Love
48%Like
3%Ok
18%Dislike
0%Hate
71 votes
Category winnerSamambaiaMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCreation 1984
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%
green100%
white floral91%
fresh spicy83%
aromatic74%
floral65%
citrus56%
Scent match46%Some overlap · both green, white floral and aromatic
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
GalbanumBergamotBlack PepperLemon
Heart
HyacinthLily-of-the-ValleyGardeniaVioletYlang-Ylang
Base
CedarMuskJasmineWhite MuskAmber
InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Bergamot, Lemon 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–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter9
Day–
Night–
Category winnerCreation 1984Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,671
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews55
Overall rank#19,307
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews6
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 →Samambaia by Phebo opens with a sharp burst of bitter galbanum, bright bergamot, and crushed black pepper that feels like stepping into a damp botanical greenhouse. As the top notes settle, cool spring florality takes center stage through dewy hyacinth, crisp lily-of-the-valley, and soft violet. The base dries down in…
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 Samambaia?
Creation 1984 takes 6 of 7 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Samambaia is rated 3.92/5 from 71 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Samambaia for a green and white floral character. Wins on community sentiment. Best in spring.
Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Samambaia?
Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Samambaia 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Samambaia?
Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Samambaia 53/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Creation 1984 and Samambaia smell similar?
Some overlap: a 46% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, white floral and aromatic accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Bergamot, Lemon and Ylang-Ylang.
Is Creation 1984 or Samambaia better for summer or winter?
For summer, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Samambaia?
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. Samambaia has top notes of Galbanum, Bergamot, Black Pepper and Lemon, heart notes of Hyacinth, Lily-of-the-Valley, Gardenia and Violet, a base of Cedar, Musk, Jasmine and White Musk.
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