Fragrance comparison

Creation 1984 vs Sleeping

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,170 ratings analysed

1 wins

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,673 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

58%scent match

Closely related

Sleeping

Schiaparelli

—0 votes

Rank #82,792 WoodyFloral

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation 1984 takes 1 of 1 categories.

Creation 1984
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Sleeping
Choose it for a woody and floral character.

Creation 19841/1

Sleeping0/1

Ratings & consensus: Not scored
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Not scored
Sillage & projection: Not scored
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 Lapidus

SleepingSchiaparelli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

—/ 5 · 0 votes

Have 13%Had 2%Want 84%

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 valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

woody100%

floral92%

white floral84%

citrus77%

aromatic69%

earthy61%

Scent match58%Closely related · both woody, aromatic 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

Top

BergamotGalbanum

Heart

RoseJasmineMagnoliaOrange BlossomCarnationYlang-Ylang

Base

PatchouliVetiverSandalwoodAmberVanillaMuskOakmoss

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Bergamot, Carnation 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 season

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

No season votes yet

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,673

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#82,792

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews1

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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Sleeping by Schiaparelli, launched in 1938, offers a classic, complex profile for women. Bergamot and galbanum open the scent, leading into a floral heart of rose, jasmine, and magnolia. The base grounds the fragrance with patchouli, vetiver, and oakmoss, providing an earthy, woody foundation. It is a vintage-style co…

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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.

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Do Creation 1984 and Sleeping smell similar?

Closely related: a 58% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and white floral accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Bergamot, Carnation and Ylang-Ylang.

What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Sleeping?

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. Sleeping has top notes of Bergamot and Galbanum, heart notes of Rose, Jasmine, Magnolia and Orange Blossom, a base of Patchouli, Vetiver, Sandalwood and Amber.