Fragrance comparison

Creation 1984 vs Wardian

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

Updated 8 Nov 2026 1,174 ratings analysed

3 wins

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,623 WoodyGreen

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17%scent match

Clearly different

Wardian

PARIS CORNER

3.754 votes

Rank #57,421 FruityTropical

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Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation 1984 takes 3 of 3 categories.

Creation 1984
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Wardian
Choose it for a fruity and tropical character. Best in spring.

Creation 19843/3

Wardian0/3

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

WardianPARIS CORNER

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

3.75/ 5 · 4 votes

Have 22%Had 9%Want 69%

Category winnerNot enough dataRating 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

50%Love

0%Like

25%Ok

25%Dislike

0%Hate

4 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage50

♥ Love / hate69

Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

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%

tropical92%

sweet84%

white floral77%

musky69%

powdery61%

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

Top30 to 60 minutes

SaffronPeachMango

Heart2 to 3 hours

PassionfruitJasmineLily of the Valley

Base4 to 7 hours

MuskAmberMoss

InformationalShared notesMango, Passionfruit, Peach and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Wardian, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer0

Fall100

Winter0

Day–

Night–

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,623

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#57,421

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews3

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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Wardian by PARIS CORNER presents a sweet, tropical profile built around luscious fruit and grounded earthy undertones. The scent opens with a burst of juicy peach and ripe mango, spiced immediately by a sharp edge of saffron. As the initial sweetness settles, passionfruit adds a tangy lift while white floral notes of …

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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 Wardian?

Creation 1984 takes 3 of 3 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Wardian is rated 3.75/5 from 4 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Wardian for a fruity and tropical character. Best in spring.

Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Wardian?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Wardian 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Wardian?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Wardian 50/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation 1984 and Wardian smell similar?

Clearly different: a 17% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral accords. Common notes include Mango, Passionfruit, Peach and Jasmine.

What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Wardian?

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. Wardian has top notes of Saffron, Peach and Mango, heart notes of Passionfruit, Jasmine and Lily of the Valley, a base of Musk, Amber and Moss.