Fragrance comparison

Creation vs Ecusson

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 673 ratings analysed

4 wins

Creation

Ted Lapidus

3.85575 votes

Rank #4,351 EarthyFloral

Full profile Similar & dupes

43%scent match

Some overlap

Ecusson

Jean d'Albret

4.4798 votes

Rank #28,685 Warm SpicyAromatic

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation takes 4 of 7 categories.

Creation
Choose it for a earthy and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.
Ecusson
Choose it for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Creation4/7

Ecusson3/7

Ratings & consensus: Ecusson
Community sentiment: Ecusson
Longevity: Creation
Sillage & projection: Creation
Value for money: Creation
Versatility: Ecusson
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Creation

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

CreationTed Lapidus

EcussonJean d'Albret

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.85/ 5 · 575 votes

Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%

4.47/ 5 · 98 votes

Have 82%Had 18%Want 0%

Category winnerEcussonRating 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

59%Love

34%Like

3%Ok

3%Dislike

1%Hate

98 votes

Category winnerEcussonMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity75

〰 Sillage69

♥ Love / hate71

⏱ Longevity68

〰 Sillage60

♥ Love / hate87

Category winners

LongevityCreation

SillageCreation

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value76

¤ Price value60

Category winnerCreationBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

earthy100%

floral92%

mossy84%

white floral77%

woody69%

warm spicy61%

warm spicy100%

aromatic92%

floral84%

powdery77%

aldehydic69%

earthy61%

Scent match43%Some overlap · both floral, earthy and warm spicy

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared

Top

HoneyCassisNeroliOrris

Heart

CarnationTuberoseRoseJasmine

Base

MossPatchouliAmberMusk

Top

AldehydesOrrisLemonCassia BourbonCassis

Heart

CarnationYlang-YlangRoseGeraniumJasmineVioletTuberose

Base

OakmossMuskVanillaVetiverSandalwood

InformationalShared notesCassis, 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–

Spring53

Summer26

Fall100

Winter79

Day40

Night100

Category winnerEcussonMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men5

Unisex31

Women64

Men0

Unisex25

Women75

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#4,351

PerfumerJean-Pierre Weil

Launched—

Reviews38

Overall rank#28,685

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews0

Category winnerCreationHigher 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…

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Ecusson is a dusty, green-leaning chypre that opens with crisp aldehydes and sharp lemon. The core softens into a powdery iris and carnation heart, before settling into a warm oakmoss and vetiver base. It suits collectors seeking a dry, historic French profile for cool autumn afternoons.

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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 or Ecusson?

Creation takes 4 of 7 categories. Creation is rated 3.85/5 from 575 votes; Ecusson is rated 4.47/5 from 98 votes. Choose Creation for a earthy and floral character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter. Choose Ecusson for a warm spicy and aromatic character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in fall, evening wear.

Which lasts longer, Creation or Ecusson?

Creation lasts longest (Creation 75/100, Ecusson 68/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Creation or Ecusson?

Creation projects furthest (Creation 69/100, Ecusson 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Creation and Ecusson smell similar?

Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, earthy and warm spicy accords. Common notes include Cassis, Orris, Carnation and Tuberose.

Is Creation or Ecusson better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Creation and Ecusson?

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. Ecusson has top notes of Aldehydes, Orris, Lemon and Cassia Bourbon, heart notes of Carnation, Ylang-Ylang, Rose and Geranium, a base of Oakmoss, Musk, Vanilla and Vetiver.