Creation 1984 vs Summer
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
30%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Creation 1984 takes 3 of 5 categories.
Creation 1984Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
SummerChoose it for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Creation 19843/5
Summer2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Summer
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Creation 1984
- Sillage & projection
- Creation 1984
- Value for money
- Summer
- 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 LapidusSummerTousWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
4.20/ 5 · 10 votes
Have 14%Had 11%Want 75%
Category winnerSummerRating 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
30%Love
60%Like
10%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
10 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCreation 1984
SillageCreation 1984
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerSummerBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
green92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
white floral69%
mossy61%
white floral100%
citrus92%
floral84%
fresh77%
woody69%
fresh spicy61%
Scent match30%Clearly different · both woody and white floral
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
Mandarin OrangeBergamotBlack Currant
Heart
GardeniaPeonyJasmineLily-of-the-ValleyYlang-YlangPepper
Base
White MuskTonka BeanAmberCedar
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Gardenia. 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–
Spring50
Summer100
Fall10
Winter10
Day100
Night45
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,662
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews55
Overall rank#43,832
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 →Summer by Tous is a bright floral fragrance designed for warm weather. It opens with zesty mandarin and bergamot before settling into a heart of gardenia and peony. The base of white musk and amber adds a clean, soft finish that sits close to the skin. It is an ideal companion for sunny spring afternoons and casual we…
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 Summer?
Creation 1984 takes 3 of 5 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Summer is rated 4.20/5 from 10 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Summer for a white floral and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Summer?
Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Summer 60/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Summer?
Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Summer 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Creation 1984 and Summer smell similar?
Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Bergamot, Ylang-Ylang and Gardenia.
Is Creation 1984 or Summer better for summer or winter?
Summer suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Summer?
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. Summer has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Bergamot and Black Currant, heart notes of Gardenia, Peony, Jasmine and Lily-of-the-Valley, a base of White Musk, Tonka Bean, Amber and Cedar.
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