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Creation vs Creation 1984

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

Updated 1,745 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation 1984 takes 6 of 7 categories.

  • Creation

    Choose it for a earthy and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter.

  • Creation 1984

    Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Creation1/7
Creation 19846/7
Ratings & consensus
Creation 1984
Community sentiment
Creation 1984
Longevity
Creation 1984
Sillage & projection
Creation 1984
Value for money
Creation
Versatility
Creation 1984
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Creation 1984

Head-to-head breakdown

Every category side by side, with the winner called out.

Fragrance
CreationTed Lapidus
Creation 1984Ted Lapidus
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
3.85/ 5 · 575 votes
Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%
3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
Category winnerCreation 1984Rating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
31%Love
43%Like
6%Ok
17%Dislike
2%Hate

575 votes

28%Love
51%Like
2%Ok
18%Dislike
1%Hate

1,170 votes

Category winnerCreation 1984Most positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity75
〰 Sillage69
♥ Love / hate71
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage73
♥ Love / hate72
Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value76
¤ Price value64
Category winnerCreationBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
earthy100%
floral92%
mossy84%
white floral77%
woody69%
warm spicy61%
woody100%
green92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
white floral69%
mossy61%
Scent match49%Some overlap · both earthy, woody and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top
HoneyCassisNeroliOrris
Heart
CarnationTuberoseRoseJasmine
Base
MossPatchouliAmberMusk
Top
GalbanumMangoBlack CurrantPassionfruitPeachBergamotNeroliLemon
Heart
NarcissusCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrrisGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesNeroli, Orris, Carnation and Tuberose. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring80
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring84
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerCreation 1984Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men5
Unisex31
Women64
Men2
Unisex29
Women69
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,351

PerfumerJean-Pierre Weil

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#2,671

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Category winnerCreation 1984Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

This formulation brings a distinct floral green density that defies contemporary sugary trends. A sharp burst of cassis and soapy neroli gives way to a bitter carnation and heavy tuberose heart, resting on a thick bed of natural moss and warm patchouli. It suits enthusiasts seeking a vintage aesthetic during chilly au…

Reviews →

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 …

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.

Recent comparisons

Head-to-head activity from live history

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Creation or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 takes 6 of 7 categories. Creation is rated 3.85/5 from 575 votes; Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes. Choose Creation for a earthy and floral character. Wins on value for money. Best in winter. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and longevity. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Creation or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Creation 75/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Creation 69/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation and Creation 1984 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 49% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share earthy, woody and white floral accords. Common notes include Neroli, Orris, Carnation and Tuberose.

Is Creation or Creation 1984 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Creation is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation is the stronger pick. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Creation and Creation 1984?

Creation has top notes of Honey, Cassis, Neroli and Orris, heart notes of Carnation, Tuberose, Rose and Jasmine, a base of Moss, Patchouli, Amber and Musk. 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.

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