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Creation 1984 vs Tre

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

Updated 1,435 ratings analysed
Clearly different
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation 1984 takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Creation 1984

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

  • Tre

    Choose it for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Creation 19846/7
Tre1/7
Ratings & consensus
Creation 1984
Community sentiment
Creation 1984
Longevity
Creation 1984
Sillage & projection
Creation 1984
Value for money
Tre
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
TreRoccobarocco
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
3.74/ 5 · 265 votes
Have 38%Had 37%Want 25%
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

36%Love
41%Like
6%Ok
15%Dislike
3%Hate

238 votes

Category winnerCreation 1984Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage73
♥ Love / hate72
⏱ Longevity64
〰 Sillage60
♥ Love / hate73
Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value64
¤ Price value73
Category winnerTreBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family
woody100%
green92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
white floral69%
mossy61%
fruity100%
floral91%
fresh83%
powdery74%
sweet65%
tropical56%
Scent match12%Clearly different

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
PassionfruitPeachBlack CurrantViolet
Heart
CyclamenMagnoliaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
MuskSandalwoodAmber
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Passionfruit, Peach and Lily-of-the-Valley. 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
Winter23
Day–
Night–
Category winnerCreation 1984Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men2
Unisex29
Women69
Men2
Unisex13
Women85
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,662

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#8,868

PerfumerMaurizio Cerizza

Launched—

Reviews22

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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Tre by Roccobarocco is a floral fruity scent that captures the essence of a bright spring afternoon. It opens with a burst of passionfruit and peach, settling into a soft floral heart of magnolia and lily-of-the-valley. The dry-down leaves a clean, musky trail on the skin, making it a reliable choice for casual daytim…

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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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Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Creation 1984 or Tre?

Creation 1984 takes 6 of 7 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Tre is rated 3.74/5 from 265 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Tre for a fruity and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Tre?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Tre 64/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Tre?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Tre 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation 1984 and Tre smell similar?

Clearly different: a 12% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Passionfruit, Peach and Lily-of-the-Valley.

Is Creation 1984 or Tre 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 Tre?

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. Tre has top notes of Passionfruit, Peach, Black Currant and Violet, heart notes of Cyclamen, Magnolia, Lily-of-the-Valley and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Sandalwood and Amber.

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