Creation vs Venus & Cupid (Siena)
Notes, accords, longevity, sillage, seasons and community ratings, side by side.
43%scent match
Some overlap
Quick verdict
Which one should you pick?
Creation takes 3 of 5 categories.
CreationChoose it for a earthy and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter.
Venus & Cupid (Siena)Choose it for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Creation3/5
Venus & Cupid (Siena)2/5
- Ratings & consensus
- Creation
- Community sentiment
- Not scored
- Longevity
- Creation
- Sillage & projection
- Venus & Cupid (Siena)
- Value for money
- Venus & Cupid (Siena)
- Versatility
- Not scored
- Note pyramid (duration)
- Not scored
- Fragranxe ranking
- Creation
Head-to-head breakdown
Every category side by side, with the winner called out.
Fragrance
CreationTed LapidusVenus & Cupid (Siena)DSH PerfumesWinner
Ratings & consensus
Average rating and ownership split3.85/ 5 · 575 votes
Have 69%Had 31%Want 0%
3.62/ 5 · 13 votes
Have 12%Had 8%Want 80%
Category winnerCreationRating weighted by vote count
Community sentiment
How voters split from love to hate31%Love
43%Like
6%Ok
17%Dislike
2%Hate
575 votes
23%Love
46%Like
8%Ok
15%Dislike
8%Hate
13 votes · too few to score
Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)
Longevity & sillage
0–100 community performance scores
Category winners
LongevityCreation
SillageVenus & Cupid (Siena)
Value for money
How fairly priced voters find itCategory winnerVenus & Cupid (Siena)Best value score
Main accords
Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by bothearthy100%
floral92%
mossy84%
white floral77%
woody69%
warm spicy61%
white floral100%
floral92%
green84%
fresh77%
sweet69%
woody61%
Scent match43%Some overlap · both floral, white floral and woody
Note pyramid (duration)
Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = sharedTop
HoneyCassisNeroliOrris
Heart
CarnationTuberoseRoseJasmine
Base
MossPatchouliAmberMusk
Top30 to 45 minutes
Fig LeafNeroliGrapesCurrant buds
Heart3 to 4 hours
Jasmine SambacMimosaHibiscusTuberoseWisteriaRose
Base3 to 6 hours
HoneySandalwoodAmberMoss
InformationalShared notesHoney, Neroli, Tuberose and Rose. Durations are only published for Venus & Cupid (Siena), so this is not scored.
Seasons & time of day
Relative to each fragrance's best seasonSpring80
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Spring75
Summer100
Fall50
Winter25
Day100
Night17
Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round
Who wears it
Gender appeal votesInformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored
Ranking & credits
Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launchOverall rank#4,351
PerfumerJean-Pierre Weil
Launched—
Reviews38
Overall rank#55,480
PerfumerDawn Spencer Hurwitz
Launched—
Reviews2
Category winnerCreationHigher overall rank
In a nutshell
Description & review snapshotThis 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 →Venus & Cupid (Siena) by DSH Perfumes presents a lush floral fruity composition centered on rich white florals and leafy garden greenery. Created by perfumer Dawn Spencer Hurwitz, the fragrance opens with the crisp bite of fig leaf, tart currant buds, grapes, and citrusy neroli. As the opening settles, an opulent flor…
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.
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Common questions
Straight answers from the data above.
Which is better, Creation or Venus & Cupid (Siena)?
Creation takes 3 of 5 categories. Creation is rated 3.85/5 from 575 votes; Venus & Cupid (Siena) is rated 3.62/5 from 13 votes. Choose Creation for a earthy and floral character. Wins on ratings & consensus, longevity and fragranxe ranking. Best in winter. Choose Venus & Cupid (Siena) for a white floral and floral character. Wins on sillage & projection and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Which lasts longer, Creation or Venus & Cupid (Siena)?
They last about the same: Creation 75/100, Venus & Cupid (Siena) 73/100 for longevity in community votes.
Which projects more, Creation or Venus & Cupid (Siena)?
Projection is very close: Venus & Cupid (Siena) 70/100, Creation 69/100 for sillage.
Do Creation and Venus & Cupid (Siena) smell similar?
Some overlap: a 43% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share floral, white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Honey, Neroli, Tuberose and Rose.
Is Creation or Venus & Cupid (Siena) better for summer or winter?
Venus & Cupid (Siena) suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.
What are the notes in Creation and Venus & Cupid (Siena)?
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. Venus & Cupid (Siena) has top notes of Fig Leaf, Neroli, Grapes and Currant buds, heart notes of Jasmine Sambac, Mimosa, Hibiscus and Tuberose, a base of Honey, Sandalwood, Amber and Moss.
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