Fragrance comparison

Creation 1984 vs Velvet Vanilla

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

Updated 28 Oct 2026 3,314 ratings analysed

4 wins

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,546 WoodyGreen

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17%scent match

Clearly different

Velvet Vanilla

Mancera

3.912,144 votes

Rank #1,881 White FloralTuberose

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation 1984 takes 4 of 7 categories.

Creation 1984
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.
Velvet Vanilla
Choose it for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Creation 19844/7

Velvet Vanilla3/7

Ratings & consensus: Velvet Vanilla
Community sentiment: Creation 1984
Longevity: Creation 1984
Sillage & projection: Creation 1984
Value for money: Creation 1984
Versatility: Velvet Vanilla
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Velvet Vanilla

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance

Creation 1984Ted Lapidus

Velvet VanillaMancera

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.91/ 5 · 2,144 votes

Have 76%Had 24%Want 0%

Category winnerVelvet VanillaRating 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

39%Love

32%Like

12%Ok

14%Dislike

3%Hate

2,144 votes

Category winnerCreation 1984Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity78

〰 Sillage72

♥ 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%

white floral100%

tuberose92%

vanilla84%

musky77%

powdery69%

fruity61%

Scent match17%Clearly different · both white floral

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

PearAngelicaBlack CurrantPink PepperMandarin OrangeClove

Heart3-4 hrs

TuberoseJasmineNeroliRose

Base8-12+ hrs

VanillaWhite Musk

InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Neroli, Tuberose and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Velvet Vanilla, 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

Winter94

Day86

Night100

Category winnerVelvet VanillaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Men3

Unisex11

Women87

Party 34%Date 31%Casual 21%Work 14%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,546

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#1,881

PerfumerPierre Montale

Launched—

Reviews209

Category winnerVelvet VanillaHigher 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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Velvet Vanilla by Mancera smells like spun sugar and candied white flower petals crushed over warm pastry dough. The opening hits fast with juicy pear, tart black currant, and a blast of sweet pink bubblegum tuberose. It is loud. You get a noticeable solvent lift for three minutes before a heavy oil sheen forms on you…

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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 Velvet Vanilla?

Creation 1984 takes 4 of 7 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Velvet Vanilla is rated 3.91/5 from 2,144 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter. Choose Velvet Vanilla for a white floral and tuberose character. Wins on ratings & consensus, versatility and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Velvet Vanilla?

They last about the same: Creation 1984 80/100, Velvet Vanilla 78/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Velvet Vanilla?

Projection is very close: Creation 1984 73/100, Velvet Vanilla 72/100 for sillage.

Do Creation 1984 and Velvet Vanilla smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Neroli, Tuberose and Jasmine.

Is Creation 1984 or Velvet Vanilla better for summer or winter?

For summer, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. Velvet Vanilla suits evening wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Velvet Vanilla?

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. Velvet Vanilla has top notes of Pear, Angelica, Black Currant and Pink Pepper, heart notes of Tuberose, Jasmine, Neroli and Rose, a base of Vanilla and White Musk.