Fragrance comparison

Creation 1984 vs Sole

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,288 ratings analysed

4 wins

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,673 WoodyGreen

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19%scent match

Clearly different

Sole

Moresque

4.12118 votes

Rank #13,406 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation 1984 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Creation 1984
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Sole
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Creation 19844/7

Sole3/7

Ratings & consensus: Sole
Community sentiment: Sole
Longevity: Creation 1984
Sillage & projection: Creation 1984
Value for money: Creation 1984
Versatility: Sole
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

SoleMoresque

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

4.12/ 5 · 118 votes

Have 26%Had 16%Want 58%

Category winnerSoleRating 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

40%Love

40%Like

13%Ok

8%Dislike

0%Hate

118 votes

Category winnerSoleMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity65

〰 Sillage66

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value29

Category winnerCreation 1984Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

coconut84%

yellow floral77%

tuberose69%

white floral61%

Scent match19%Clearly different · both 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

PeachBlack CurrantAppleLemonPink Pepper

Heart2-3 hrs

CoconutYlang-YlangTuberose

Base4-6 hrs

AmberMuskPatchouli

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Peach, Lemon and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Sole, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring89

Summer100

Fall44

Winter25

Day100

Night22

Category winnerSoleMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Men3

Unisex30

Women68

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,673

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#13,406

PerfumerAndrea (Thero) Casotti

Launched—

Reviews8

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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Sole by Moresque opens with a bright burst of sweet peach, tart black currant, and crisp green apple, instantly calling to mind fresh orchard fruit sliced on a sunny morning. As the initial sparkle settles, the scent softens into a creamy heart of tropical coconut, smooth ylang-ylang, and lush tuberose petals. Warm am…

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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.

Which is better, Creation 1984 or Sole?

Creation 1984 takes 4 of 7 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Sole is rated 4.12/5 from 118 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Sole for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Sole?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Sole 65/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Sole?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Sole 66/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation 1984 and Sole smell similar?

Clearly different: a 19% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Peach, Lemon and Tuberose.

Is Creation 1984 or Sole better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Sole?

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. Sole has top notes of Peach, Black Currant, Apple and Lemon, heart notes of Coconut, Ylang-Ylang and Tuberose, a base of Amber, Musk and Patchouli.