Creation 1984 vs Silver Arrow
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
41%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1.
Creation 1984Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Silver ArrowChoose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Creation 19841/3
Silver Arrow1/3
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Tie
- Sillage & projection
- Silver Arrow
- 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 LapidusSilver ArrowZyncWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
2.67/ 5 · 3 votes
Have 33%Had 67%Want 0%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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
0%Love
33%Like
0%Ok
67%Dislike
0%Hate
3 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityTie
SillageSilver Arrow
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerNot enough dataBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
green92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
white floral69%
mossy61%
citrus100%
green90%
woody80%
fruity70%
aromatic60%
powdery50%
Scent match41%Some overlap · both green, woody 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
OrangeBergamotMandarin Orange
Heart
Black CurrantTea
Base
MuskSandalwoodGalbanumBitter Orange
InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Black Currant, Bergamot and Sandalwood. 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
Winter100
Day100
Night–
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesNot enough votes yet
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,662
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews55
Overall rank#73,118
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
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 →Silver Arrow by Zync reads as a bright citrus green scent with a sharper, slightly bitter edge. Orange, bergamot and mandarin lead, then black currant and tea add a dry fruity-aromatic feel before musk and sandalwood soften the base. It may suit someone who likes fresh, woody fragrances with a clean daytime profile mo…
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 Silver Arrow?
No clear winner: the 3 categories split 1–1. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Silver Arrow is rated 2.67/5 from 3 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Silver Arrow for a citrus and green character. Wins on sillage & projection. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Silver Arrow?
They last about the same: Creation 1984 80/100, Silver Arrow 80/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Silver Arrow?
Projection is very close: Silver Arrow 75/100, Creation 1984 73/100 for sillage.
Do Creation 1984 and Silver Arrow smell similar?
Some overlap: a 41% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, woody and aromatic accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Black Currant, Bergamot and Sandalwood.
Is Creation 1984 or Silver Arrow better for summer or winter?
Silver Arrow suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Silver Arrow?
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. Silver Arrow has top notes of Orange, Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Black Currant and Tea, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Galbanum and Bitter Orange.
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