Creation 1984 vs Sunrise
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
18%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Creation 1984 takes 6 of 7 categories.
Creation 1984Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
SunriseChoose it for a citrus and floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Creation 19846/7
Sunrise0/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Creation 1984
- Community sentiment
- Creation 1984
- Longevity
- Creation 1984
- Sillage & projection
- Creation 1984
- Value for money
- Tie
- 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 LapidusSunriseLancasterWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
3.85/ 5 · 39 votes
Have 43%Had 20%Want 38%
Category winnerCreation 1984Rating 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
33%Love
38%Like
8%Ok
21%Dislike
0%Hate
39 votes
Category winnerCreation 1984Most 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 winnerTieBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
green92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
white floral69%
mossy61%
citrus100%
floral92%
tropical84%
sweet77%
woody69%
musky61%
Scent match18%Clearly different · both woody
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 OrangeBlack CurrantOrangeBergamotPink Grapefruit
Heart
FrangipaniJasmine SambacYlang-YlangCoconutPeach
Base
VanillaMuskAmbroxanCedarCashmere Wood
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Peach, Bergamot 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 seasonSpring84
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring45
Summer100
Fall30
Winter6
Day100
Night16
Category winnerCreation 1984Most year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,671
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews55
Overall rank#19,649
PerfumerMarie Salamagne
Launched—
Reviews8
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 →Lancaster Sunrise opens with a bright splash of pink grapefruit and mandarin orange, offering a sunny first impression. As it settles on skin, ylang-ylang and frangipani add a creamy, tropical floral texture, balanced by a subtle peach sweetness. The base dries down to a soft mix of vanilla, musk, and cashmere wood th…
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 Sunrise?
Creation 1984 takes 6 of 7 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Sunrise is rated 3.85/5 from 39 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Sunrise for a citrus and floral character. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Sunrise?
Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Sunrise 55/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Sunrise?
Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Sunrise 47/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Creation 1984 and Sunrise smell similar?
Clearly different: a 18% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Peach, Bergamot and Ylang-Ylang.
Is Creation 1984 or Sunrise better for summer or winter?
For summer, Sunrise is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. Sunrise suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Sunrise?
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. Sunrise has top notes of Mandarin Orange, Black Currant, Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Frangipani, Jasmine Sambac, Ylang-Ylang and Coconut, a base of Vanilla, Musk, Ambroxan and Cedar.
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