Fragrance comparison

Creation 1984 vs Toukka Ta Tao

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 1,260 ratings analysed

5 wins

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,482 WoodyGreen

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16%scent match

Clearly different

Toukka Ta Tao

House of Matriarch

4.0490 votes

Rank #32,240 SweetTropical

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation 1984 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Creation 1984
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Toukka Ta Tao
Choose it for a sweet and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Creation 19845/7

Toukka Ta Tao2/7

Ratings & consensus: Toukka Ta Tao
Community sentiment: Toukka Ta Tao
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

Toukka Ta TaoHouse of Matriarch

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

4.04/ 5 · 90 votes

Have 24%Had 7%Want 68%

Category winnerToukka Ta TaoRating 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

46%Love

33%Like

4%Ok

13%Dislike

3%Hate

90 votes

Category winnerToukka Ta TaoMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity63

〰 Sillage54

♥ Love / hate76

Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value16

Category winnerCreation 1984Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

sweet100%

tropical92%

fruity84%

aromatic77%

amber69%

herbal61%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both aromatic

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

Top20-30 mins

MangoPassionfruitMarigoldLitchiChamomileArtemisia

Heart2-4 hrs

Ylang-YlangPalm TreeSea NotesTuberoseJasmine Sambac

Base6-8 hrs

CoconutTolu BalsamVanillaMuskMyrhhAmbergrisSesameTonka Bean

InformationalShared notesMango, Passionfruit, Tuberose and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Toukka Ta Tao, 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

Winter12

Day100

Night44

Category winnerCreation 1984Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Men0

Unisex31

Women69

Casual 39%Date 25%Party 21%Work 15%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,482

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#32,240

PerfumerChristi Meshell

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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House of Matriarch Toukka Ta Tao opens with a vibrant clash of wet mango pulp, tart passionfruit, and bittersweet herbal marigold. It feels raw, humid, and unmistakably coastal. Unlike conventional beach scents swimming in synthetic sunscreen lotion, this composition pairs sweet tropical nectar with bitter artemisia, …

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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 Toukka Ta Tao?

Creation 1984 takes 5 of 7 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Toukka Ta Tao is rated 4.04/5 from 90 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Toukka Ta Tao for a sweet and tropical character. Wins on ratings & consensus and community sentiment. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Toukka Ta Tao?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Toukka Ta Tao 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Toukka Ta Tao?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Toukka Ta Tao 54/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation 1984 and Toukka Ta Tao smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share aromatic accords. Common notes include Mango, Passionfruit, Tuberose and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Creation 1984 or Toukka Ta Tao better for summer or winter?

For summer, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. Toukka Ta Tao suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Toukka Ta Tao?

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. Toukka Ta Tao has top notes of Mango, Passionfruit, Marigold and Litchi, heart notes of Ylang-Ylang, Palm Tree, Sea Notes and Tuberose, a base of Coconut, Tolu Balsam, Vanilla and Musk.