Fragrance comparison

Creation 1984 vs Serotonin

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

Updated 21 Oct 2026 1,170 ratings analysed

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,450 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

28%scent match

Clearly different

Serotonin

Nile Official

—0 votes

Rank #67,981 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

No clear winner: the 2 categories split 1–1.

Creation 1984
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Serotonin
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Creation 19841/2

Serotonin1/2

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

SerotoninNile Official

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 67%Had 0%Want 33%

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 value75

Category winnerSerotoninBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

white floral100%

fruity92%

amber84%

musky77%

mossy69%

citrus61%

Scent match28%Clearly different · both white floral and mossy

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

LemonBlack Currant

Heart

JasminePeachLily

Base

MuskAmberOakmoss

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Peach, Lemon and Jasmine. 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–

Spring0

Summer100

Fall0

Winter0

Day100

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,450

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#67,981

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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Serotonin by Nile Official opens with a crisp burst of lemon and juicy black currant. This floral fragrance for women settles into a soft heart of jasmine, peach, and lily. It grounds itself in a balanced base of musk, amber, and earthy oakmoss. Designed for daily wear, it offers a bright, uplifting feel suitable for …

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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 Serotonin smell similar?

Clearly different: a 28% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and mossy accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Peach, Lemon and Jasmine.

Is Creation 1984 or Serotonin better for summer or winter?

Serotonin suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Serotonin?

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. Serotonin has top notes of Lemon and Black Currant, heart notes of Jasmine, Peach and Lily, a base of Musk, Amber and Oakmoss.