Creation 1984 vs Vanesya
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
5%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Creation 1984 takes 6 of 7 categories.
Creation 1984Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.
VanesyaChoose it for a floral and rose character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Creation 19846/7
Vanesya1/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Creation 1984
- Community sentiment
- Creation 1984
- Longevity
- Creation 1984
- Sillage & projection
- Creation 1984
- Value for money
- Creation 1984
- Versatility
- Vanesya
- 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 LapidusVanesyaArteOlfattoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
3.44/ 5 · 134 votes
Have 35%Had 14%Want 51%
Category winnerCreation 1984Rating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate28%Love
51%Like
2%Ok
18%Dislike
1%Hate
1,170 votes
31%Love
35%Like
13%Ok
20%Dislike
2%Hate
55 votes
Category winnerCreation 1984Most positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCreation 1984
SillageCreation 1984
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerCreation 1984Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent familywoody100%
green92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
white floral69%
mossy61%
floral100%
rose90%
fruity80%
musky70%
fresh60%
yellow floral50%
Scent match5%Clearly different
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
GalbanumMangoBlack CurrantPassionfruitPeachBergamotNeroliLemon
Heart
NarcissusCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrrisGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMuskVanilla
Top
NarcissusPeachMandarin OrangeMango
Heart
PeonyRoseOsmanthusPink Pepper
Base
White MuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)Patchouli
InformationalShared notesMango, Peach, Narcissus and Patchouli. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring84
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer87
Fall83
Winter87
Day100
Night80
Category winnerVanesyaMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,675
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews55
Overall rank#11,271
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews31
Category winnerCreation 1984Higher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotCreation 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 …
Reviews →Vanesya is a polished fruity floral built around rose, peony, peach and soft musk. It usually opens bright and slightly sunny, then settles into a smooth, rosy, lightly musky finish that feels elegant rather than sugary. On skin, it seems to split opinion a little. Many wearers find it refined, well blended and long l…
Reviews →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 Vanesya?
Creation 1984 takes 6 of 7 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Vanesya is rated 3.44/5 from 134 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter. Choose Vanesya for a floral and rose character. Wins on versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Vanesya?
They last about the same: Creation 1984 80/100, Vanesya 79/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Vanesya?
Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Vanesya 69/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Creation 1984 and Vanesya smell similar?
Clearly different: a 5% scent match on Fragranxe. They share few main accords. Common notes include Mango, Peach, Narcissus and Patchouli.
Is Creation 1984 or Vanesya better for summer or winter?
For summer, Vanesya is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. Vanesya suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Vanesya?
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. Vanesya has top notes of Narcissus, Peach, Mandarin Orange and Mango, heart notes of Peony, Rose, Osmanthus and Pink Pepper, a base of White Musk, Ambrette (Musk Mallow) and Patchouli.
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