Fragrance comparison

Creation 1984 vs The Guardian Of Heaven

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 1,184 ratings analysed

5 wins

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,477 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

36%scent match

Some overlap

The Guardian Of Heaven

Aurora Scents

3.3614 votes

Rank #58,997 CitrusAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation 1984 takes 5 of 5 categories.

Creation 1984
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
The Guardian Of Heaven
Choose it for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Creation 19845/5

The Guardian Of Heaven0/5

Ratings & consensus: Creation 1984
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Creation 1984
Sillage & projection: Creation 1984
Value for money: Creation 1984
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

The Guardian Of HeavenAurora Scents

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.36/ 5 · 14 votes

Have 22%Had 4%Want 74%

Category winnerCreation 1984Rating 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

43%Love

7%Like

7%Ok

29%Dislike

14%Hate

14 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity77

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate59

Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value56

Category winnerCreation 1984Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

citrus100%

aromatic86%

amber72%

woody58%

fresh spicy44%

earthy30%

Scent match36%Some overlap · both aromatic, woody and earthy

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

GrapefruitMandarin OrangeBergamot

Heart

JasmineOrrisGardeniaRoseLily of the Valley

Base

VetiverAmberTonka

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Orris, Gardenia and Jasmine. 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–

Spring60

Summer100

Fall40

Winter20

Day100

Night50

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Men33

Unisex50

Women17

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,477

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#58,997

PerfumerMargherita Carini

Launched—

Reviews0

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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The Guardian Of Heaven by Aurora Scents opens with a bright blast of grapefruit and mandarin orange. This citrus-heavy opening quickly settles into a floral heart of jasmine, gardenia, and orris. It is a versatile choice for daily wear in temperate spring weather, offering a clean and energetic profile for those who a…

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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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Creation 1984 or The Guardian Of Heaven?

Creation 1984 takes 5 of 5 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; The Guardian Of Heaven is rated 3.36/5 from 14 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose The Guardian Of Heaven for a citrus and aromatic character. Best in summer, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or The Guardian Of Heaven?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, The Guardian Of Heaven 77/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation 1984 or The Guardian Of Heaven?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, The Guardian Of Heaven 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation 1984 and The Guardian Of Heaven smell similar?

Some overlap: a 36% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic, woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Orris, Gardenia and Jasmine.

Is Creation 1984 or The Guardian Of Heaven better for summer or winter?

The Guardian Of Heaven suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creation 1984 and The Guardian Of Heaven?

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. The Guardian Of Heaven has top notes of Grapefruit, Mandarin Orange and Bergamot, heart notes of Jasmine, Orris, Gardenia and Rose, a base of Vetiver, Amber and Tonka.