Fragrance comparison

Creation 1984 vs Wit

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

Updated 23 Oct 2026 1,239 ratings analysed

4 wins

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,470 WoodyGreen

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16%scent match

Clearly different

Wit

Parfums DelRae

4.1669 votes

Rank #20,665 Yellow FloralPowdery

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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 longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Wit
Choose it for a yellow floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Creation 19844/7

Wit3/7

Ratings & consensus: Wit
Community sentiment: Wit
Longevity: Creation 1984
Sillage & projection: Creation 1984
Value for money: Creation 1984
Versatility: Wit
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

WitParfums DelRae

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

4.16/ 5 · 69 votes

Have 25%Had 11%Want 64%

Category winnerWitRating 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

38%Love

51%Like

1%Ok

10%Dislike

0%Hate

69 votes

Category winnerWitMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity58

〰 Sillage58

♥ Love / hate79

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%

yellow floral100%

powdery83%

sweet65%

floral48%

green30%

Scent match16%Clearly different · both green

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

AngelicaLemonLaurelsMandarin Orange

Heart3-4 hrs

MimosaNarcissusYlang-YlangJasmine

Base6-8+ hrs

MuskVanillaAmber

InformationalShared notesLemon, Narcissus, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine. Durations are only published for Wit, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring100

Summer42

Fall25

Winter25

Day100

Night29

Category winnerWitMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Casual 41%Work 33%Date 20%Party 6%

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#2,470

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Overall rank#20,665

PerfumerYann Vasnier

Launched—

Reviews8

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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Wit by Parfums DelRae smells like walking into an upscale florist shop in mid-April. You get an immediate snap of green angelica root, tart lemon peel, and crushed bay laurel leaves that wake up the senses. Within twenty minutes, the sharp herbal edge softens into a cloud of yellow mimosa and honeyed narcissus. The fl…

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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 Wit?

Creation 1984 takes 4 of 7 categories. Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes; Wit is rated 4.16/5 from 69 votes. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Wit for a yellow floral and powdery character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Creation 1984 or Wit?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Wit 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation 1984 or Wit?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Wit 58/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation 1984 and Wit smell similar?

Clearly different: a 16% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share green accords. Common notes include Lemon, Narcissus, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine.

Is Creation 1984 or Wit better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Creation 1984 and Wit?

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. Wit has top notes of Angelica, Lemon, Laurels and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Mimosa, Narcissus, Ylang-Ylang and Jasmine, a base of Musk, Vanilla and Amber.