Creation 1984 vs Venice
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
27%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Creation 1984 takes 3 of 4 categories.
Creation 1984Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
VeniceChoose it for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Creation 19843/4
Venice1/4
- Ratings & consensus
- Not scored
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Creation 1984
- Sillage & projection
- Creation 1984
- Value for money
- Venice
- Versatility
- Not scored
- 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 LapidusVeniceArmafWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
4.25/ 5 · 8 votes
Have 28%Had 3%Want 69%
Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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
38%Love
50%Like
13%Ok
0%Dislike
0%Hate
8 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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 winnerVeniceBest value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
green92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
white floral69%
mossy61%
woody100%
fruity92%
rose84%
sweet77%
vanilla69%
powdery61%
Scent match27%Clearly different · both woody
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
RaspberryRoseGardeniaJasmine
Heart
VanillaPink PepperBlack Currant
Base
MuskSandalwoodPatchouliVetiver
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Gardenia, Jasmine and Vetiver. 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–
Spring50
Summer33
Fall100
Winter100
Day100
Night100
Category winnerNot enough dataMost 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#37,675
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews2
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 →Venice by Armaf reads as a warm floral with a fruity rose opening, soft vanilla in the heart, and a woody musky base. It opens a little sharp for some wearers, then settles into a smoother, sweeter style that feels easy to wear. This is the kind of scent that usually suits cooler months, everyday use, and anyone who w…
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 Venice?
Creation 1984 takes 3 of 4 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Venice is rated 4.25/5 from 8 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Venice for a woody and fruity character. Wins on value for money. Best in fall, day or night wear.
Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Venice?
Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Venice 64/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Venice?
Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Venice 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Creation 1984 and Venice smell similar?
Clearly different: a 27% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Gardenia, Jasmine and Vetiver.
Is Creation 1984 or Venice better for summer or winter?
Venice suits day or night wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Venice?
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. Venice has top notes of Raspberry, Rose, Gardenia and Jasmine, heart notes of Vanilla, Pink Pepper and Black Currant, a base of Musk, Sandalwood, Patchouli and Vetiver.
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