Creation 1984 vs Vocalise
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
21%scent match
Clearly different
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Creation 1984 takes 4 of 7 categories.
Creation 1984Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
VocaliseChoose it for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Creation 19844/7
Vocalise3/7
- Ratings & consensus
- Vocalise
- Community sentiment
- Vocalise
- Longevity
- Creation 1984
- Sillage & projection
- Creation 1984
- Value for money
- Creation 1984
- Versatility
- Vocalise
- 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 LapidusVocaliseShiseidoWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
3.97/ 5 · 289 votes
Have 30%Had 46%Want 24%
Category winnerVocaliseRating 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
52%Like
2%Ok
15%Dislike
1%Hate
289 votes
Category winnerVocaliseMost 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 family · outlined = shared by bothwoody100%
green92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
white floral69%
mossy61%
fruity100%
powdery92%
sweet84%
woody77%
floral69%
vanilla61%
Scent match21%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
PeachFruity NotesOrchidGreen NotesBlack CurrantNeroliBrazilian Rosewood
Heart
RoseLily-of-the-ValleyRed CurrantJapanese CypressYuzuJasmine
Base
HeliotropeVanillaMuskSandalwoodCedarPepper
InformationalShared notesBlack Currant, Peach, Neroli 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 seasonSpring84
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring100
Summer58
Fall70
Winter37
Day100
Night40
Category winnerVocaliseMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#2,674
PerfumerNot listed
Launched—
Reviews55
Overall rank#29,870
PerfumerJacques Cavallier Belletrud
Launched—
Reviews0
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 →Shiseido Vocalise starts with a bright burst of sweet peach and green notes, immediately establishing a soft, dew-kissed floral character. As the fragrance warms on the skin, a delicate orchid and black currant blend emerges, adding a subtle tartness to the initial sweetness. This composition eventually settles into a…
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 Vocalise?
Creation 1984 takes 4 of 7 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Vocalise is rated 3.97/5 from 289 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Vocalise for a fruity and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Vocalise?
Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Vocalise 67/100), based on community performance votes.
Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Vocalise?
Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Vocalise 61/100), based on community performance votes.
Do Creation 1984 and Vocalise smell similar?
Clearly different: a 21% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody accords. Common notes include Black Currant, Peach, Neroli and Lily-of-the-Valley.
Is Creation 1984 or Vocalise better for summer or winter?
For summer, Vocalise is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. Vocalise suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Vocalise?
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. Vocalise has top notes of Peach, Fruity Notes, Orchid and Green Notes, heart notes of Rose, Lily-of-the-Valley, Red Currant and Japanese Cypress, a base of Heliotrope, Vanilla, Musk and Sandalwood.
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