Fragrance comparison

Creation 1984 vs Tulipe

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

Updated 5 Nov 2026 1,236 ratings analysed

5 wins

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,628 WoodyGreen

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39%scent match

Some overlap

Tulipe

Le Galion

3.9466 votes

Rank #18,593 GreenYellow Floral

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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 ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Tulipe
Choose it for a green and yellow floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Creation 19845/7

Tulipe1/7

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

TulipeLe Galion

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.94/ 5 · 66 votes

Have 25%Had 8%Want 67%

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

35%Like

18%Ok

8%Dislike

3%Hate

66 votes

Category winnerTieMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity57

〰 Sillage46

♥ Love / hate73

Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price value50

Category winnerCreation 1984Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

green100%

yellow floral83%

floral65%

aromatic48%

woody30%

Scent match39%Some overlap · both green, aromatic and 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

Top30 to 45 minutes

Green LeavesGalbanumAcácia

Heart2 to 3 hours

NarcissusJasmineYlang-Ylang

Base2 to 3 hours

White MuskWhite Cedar ExtractOrris

InformationalShared notesGalbanum, Narcissus, Ylang-Ylang and Orris. Durations are only published for Tulipe, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer65

Fall31

Winter19

Day100

Night23

Category winnerTulipeMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Men4

Unisex43

Women54

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,628

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#18,593

PerfumerThomas Fontaine

Launched—

Reviews5

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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Tulipe by Le Galion is a crisp, stem-heavy floral perfume built around green leaves, pungent galbanum, and bitter botanical freshness. Created by perfumer Thomas Fontaine, it interprets the literary idea of a dark tulip through vegetal realism rather than sweet garden blossoms. A burst of leafy greenery and acacia ope…

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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 Tulipe?

Creation 1984 takes 5 of 7 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Tulipe is rated 3.94/5 from 66 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Tulipe for a green and yellow floral character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Tulipe?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Tulipe 57/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Tulipe?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Tulipe 46/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation 1984 and Tulipe smell similar?

Some overlap: a 39% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green, aromatic and woody accords. Common notes include Galbanum, Narcissus, Ylang-Ylang and Orris.

Is Creation 1984 or Tulipe better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Tulipe?

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. Tulipe has top notes of Green Leaves, Galbanum and Acácia, heart notes of Narcissus, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang, a base of White Musk, White Cedar Extract and Orris.