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Creation 1984 vs Tiare

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

Updated 1,479 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation 1984 takes 7 of 7 categories.

  • Creation 1984

    Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

  • Tiare

    Choose it for a white floral and woody character. Best in spring.

Creation 19847/7
Tiare0/7
Ratings & consensus
Creation 1984
Community sentiment
Creation 1984
Longevity
Creation 1984
Sillage & projection
Creation 1984
Value for money
Creation 1984
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 Lapidus
TiareOrmonde Jayne
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
3.79/ 5 · 309 votes
Have 40%Had 17%Want 43%
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

37%Love
39%Like
5%Ok
19%Dislike
1%Hate

243 votes

Category winnerCreation 1984Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage73
♥ Love / hate72
⏱ Longevity72
〰 Sillage62
♥ Love / hate74
Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value64
¤ Price value40
Category winnerCreation 1984Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
woody100%
green92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
white floral69%
mossy61%
white floral100%
woody91%
citrus83%
earthy74%
mossy65%
floral56%
Scent match50%Some overlap · both woody, white floral 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
LimeAfrican Orange FlowerMandarin Orange
Heart
Tiare FlowerJasmineWater LilyOrrisFreesiaYlang-Ylang
Base
OakmossVetiverVirginia CedarPatchouliMuskSandalwood
InformationalShared notesYlang-Ylang, Orris, Jasmine and Oakmoss. 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–
Spring100
Summer0
Fall0
Winter22
Day–
Night–
Category winnerCreation 1984Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex29
Women69
Men5
Unisex32
Women63
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,662

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#6,291

PerfumerGeza Schoen

Launched—

Reviews40

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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Tiare by Ormonde Jayne is a dry, green take on tiare rather than a beachy tropical floral. It opens with bright lime peel and orange blossom, then settles into gardenia-like white flowers, moss, vetiver, cedar and soft musk. The mood is polished, airy and chypre-leaning, with enough woods and earthiness to feel more …

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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.

Recent comparisons

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Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Creation 1984 or Tiare?

Creation 1984 takes 7 of 7 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Tiare is rated 3.79/5 from 309 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Tiare for a white floral and woody character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Tiare?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Tiare 72/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Tiare?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Tiare 62/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation 1984 and Tiare smell similar?

Some overlap: a 50% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, white floral and earthy accords. Common notes include Ylang-Ylang, Orris, Jasmine and Oakmoss.

Is Creation 1984 or Tiare better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Tiare?

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. Tiare has top notes of Lime, African Orange Flower and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Tiare Flower, Jasmine, Water Lily and Orris, a base of Oakmoss, Vetiver, Virginia Cedar and Patchouli.

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