Fragrance comparison

Creation 1984 vs Temptatio

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,273 ratings analysed

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,674 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

25%scent match

Clearly different

4 wins

Temptatio

V Canto

4.14103 votes

Rank #9,827 FruitySweet

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Temptatio takes 4 of 7 categories.

Creation 1984
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Temptatio
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Creation 19843/7

Temptatio4/7

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

TemptatioV Canto

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

4.14/ 5 · 103 votes

Have 31%Had 11%Want 58%

Category winnerTemptatioRating 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

45%Love

38%Like

7%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

103 votes

Category winnerTemptatioMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage71

♥ Love / hate78

Category winners

LongevityTemptatio

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value59

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%

powdery84%

woody77%

vanilla69%

musky61%

Scent match25%Clearly different · both woody

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

Notes

PassionfruitPeachMuskBlack CurrantVanillaTonka BeanBulgarian RoseCitrusesSandalwoodPatchouliAmberYlang-Ylang

No top / heart / base split published

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Passionfruit, Peach and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Temptatio, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer68

Fall74

Winter68

Day100

Night93

Category winnerTemptatioMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Men8

Unisex41

Women51

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,674

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#9,827

PerfumerPaolo Terenzi

Launched—

Reviews18

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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Temptatio by V Canto opens with an assertive burst of sweet passionfruit, juicy peach, and bright citruses. A dark hint of black currant cuts through the opening sweetness before a powdery floral heart of Bulgarian rose, violet, iris, and creamy ylang-ylang takes over. In the dry-down, clean musk anchors warm vanilla,…

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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 Temptatio?

Temptatio takes 4 of 7 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Temptatio is rated 4.14/5 from 103 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on sillage & projection, value for money and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Temptatio for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in spring, day or night wear.

Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Temptatio?

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

Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Temptatio?

Projection is very close: Creation 1984 73/100, Temptatio 71/100 for sillage.

Do Creation 1984 and Temptatio smell similar?

Clearly different: a 25% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Passionfruit, Peach and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Creation 1984 or Temptatio better for summer or winter?

For summer, Temptatio is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. Temptatio suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Temptatio?

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. Temptatio features Passionfruit, Peach, Musk, Black Currant and Vanilla.