Fragrance comparison

Creation 1984 vs Sissi

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

Updated 16 Oct 2026 1,391 ratings analysed

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,462 WoodyGreen

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36%scent match

Some overlap

4 wins

Sissi

Marc de la Morandiere

4.19221 votes

Rank #7,366 SweetWhite Floral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Sissi takes 4 of 7 categories.

Creation 1984
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Sissi
Choose it for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Creation 19843/7

Sissi4/7

Ratings & consensus: Sissi
Community sentiment: Sissi
Longevity: Sissi
Sillage & projection: Creation 1984
Value for money: Sissi
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 Lapidus

SissiMarc de la Morandiere

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

4.19/ 5 · 221 votes

Have 40%Had 27%Want 33%

Category winnerSissiRating 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

43%Love

44%Like

1%Ok

11%Dislike

0%Hate

221 votes

Category winnerSissiMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage72

♥ Love / hate80

Category winners

LongevitySissi

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value75

Category winnerSissiBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

sweet100%

white floral92%

yellow floral84%

powdery77%

green69%

fruity61%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both green and 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

Top15-30 mins

Orange BlossomPineappleMadagascar Ylang-YlangGalbanumMarigoldSpicy Notes

Heart2-4 hrs

NarcissusJasmineIrisVioletLily-of-the-ValleyRose

Base6-10+ hrs

OakmossPeachMuskSandalwoodVetiverVanillaOrrisAmber

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Peach, Narcissus and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Sissi, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter44

Day100

Night53

Category winnerCreation 1984Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Men0

Unisex7

Women93

Date 31%Casual 29%Work 27%Party 13%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,462

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#7,366

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews9

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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Sissi by Marc de la Morandiere delivers an authentic 1990s floral chypre experience that feels refreshingly distinctive today. It opens with a sharp burst of bitter galbanum, sunny orange blossom, and an unexpected hint of ripe pineapple. Do not judge it by the first two minutes. The initial sharpness softens quickly …

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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 Sissi?

Sissi takes 4 of 7 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Sissi is rated 4.19/5 from 221 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on sillage & projection, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Sissi for a sweet and white floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Sissi?

They last about the same: Sissi 82/100, Creation 1984 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Sissi?

Projection is very close: Creation 1984 73/100, Sissi 72/100 for sillage.

Do Creation 1984 and Sissi smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green and white floral accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Peach, Narcissus and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Creation 1984 or Sissi better for summer or winter?

For summer, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. Sissi suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Sissi?

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. Sissi has top notes of Orange Blossom, Pineapple, Madagascar Ylang-Ylang and Galbanum, heart notes of Narcissus, Jasmine, Iris and Violet, a base of Oakmoss, Peach, Musk and Sandalwood.