Fragrance comparison

Creation 1984 vs Volumna

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,250 ratings analysed

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,675 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

13%scent match

Clearly different

3 wins

Volumna

Sigilli

3.7980 votes

Rank #11,725 FruitySweet

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Volumna takes 3 of 6 categories.

Creation 1984
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Volumna
Choose it for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Creation 19842/6

Volumna3/6

Ratings & consensus: Creation 1984
Community sentiment: Volumna
Longevity: Volumna
Sillage & projection: Tie
Value for money: Not scored
Versatility: Volumna
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

VolumnaSigilli

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.79/ 5 · 80 votes

Have 24%Had 21%Want 54%

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

43%Love

38%Like

0%Ok

17%Dislike

2%Hate

42 votes

Category winnerVolumnaMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity82

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate75

Category winners

LongevityVolumna

SillageTie

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value64

¤ Price valueN/A

Category winnerNot enough dataBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

fruity100%

sweet92%

floral84%

tropical77%

tuberose69%

white floral61%

Scent match13%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

Top

MangoHibiscusBlack Currant

Heart

TuberoseCoconutAlmondRed PoppyRose

Base

VanilleMuskSandalwood

InformationalShared notesMango, Black Currant, Tuberose and Sandalwood. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring67

Summer67

Fall83

Winter100

Day88

Night100

Category winnerVolumnaMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Not enough votes yet

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,675

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#11,725

PerfumerEnrico Buccella

Launched—

Reviews15

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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Volumna opens as a smooth tropical floral, with mango and black currant giving it a juicy sweetness before tuberose, coconut and almond soften the heart. Sandalwood stands out in wear, adding a creamy woody base that keeps it sensual rather than sugary. It suits someone who likes fruity florals with texture and warmth…

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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 Volumna?

Volumna takes 3 of 6 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Volumna is rated 3.79/5 from 80 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Volumna for a fruity and sweet character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and versatility. Best in winter, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Volumna?

They last about the same: Volumna 82/100, Creation 1984 80/100 for longevity in community votes.

Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Volumna?

Projection is very close: Creation 1984 73/100, Volumna 73/100 for sillage.

Do Creation 1984 and Volumna smell similar?

Clearly different: a 13% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Mango, Black Currant, Tuberose and Sandalwood.

Is Creation 1984 or Volumna better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Volumna?

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. Volumna has top notes of Mango, Hibiscus and Black Currant, heart notes of Tuberose, Coconut, Almond and Red Poppy, a base of Vanille, Musk and Sandalwood.