Fragrance comparison

Dubai vs Creation 1984

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

Updated 15 Nov 2026 1,289 ratings analysed

Dubai

Bortnikoff

4.13119 votes

Rank #10,799 OudCitrus

Full profile Similar & dupes

32%scent match

Clearly different

5 wins

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,675 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation 1984 takes 5 of 7 categories.

Dubai
Choose it for a oud and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in spring.
Creation 1984
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Dubai2/7

Creation 19845/7

Ratings & consensus: Dubai
Community sentiment: Creation 1984
Longevity: Creation 1984
Sillage & projection: Creation 1984
Value for money: Creation 1984
Versatility: Dubai
Note pyramid (duration): Not scored
Fragranxe ranking: Creation 1984

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance

DubaiBortnikoff

Creation 1984Ted Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.13/ 5 · 119 votes

Have 35%Had 9%Want 56%

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerDubaiRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

68%Love

9%Like

4%Ok

5%Dislike

13%Hate

119 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

⏱ Longevity74

〰 Sillage67

♥ Love / hate78

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value15

¤ Price value64

Category winnerCreation 1984Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

oud100%

citrus92%

fruity84%

woody77%

leather69%

earthy61%

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

Scent match32%Clearly different · both woody and earthy

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

AppleLemonBergamotDavanaGingerPomelo

Heart

RosePassionfruitCardamomJasmineYlang-YlangPeachGurjan balsam

Base

Indian OudNagarmothaLeatherPatchouliAmberMuskVanillaVetiver

Top

GalbanumMangoBlack CurrantPassionfruitPeachBergamotNeroliLemon

Heart

NarcissusCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrrisGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesLemon, Bergamot, Passionfruit and Jasmine. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer58

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerDubaiMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men31

Unisex38

Women31

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#10,799

PerfumerDmitry Bortnikoff

Launched—

Reviews11

Overall rank#2,675

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Category winnerCreation 1984Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Dmitry Bortnikoff launched Dubai in 2024 as an oriental fougere centered on authentic Indian oud. The scent opens with a sharp flash of green apple, sour bergamot, and spicy ginger before settling into a dense heart of passionfruit, rose, and cardamom. The base anchors down with dark leather, nagarmotha, patchouli, an…

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 …

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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, Dubai or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 takes 5 of 7 categories. Dubai is rated 4.13/5 from 119 votes; Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes. Choose Dubai for a oud and citrus character. Wins on ratings & consensus and versatility. Best in spring. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Dubai or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Dubai 74/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Dubai or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Dubai 67/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Dubai and Creation 1984 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 32% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody and earthy accords. Common notes include Lemon, Bergamot, Passionfruit and Jasmine.

Is Dubai or Creation 1984 better for summer or winter?

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

What are the notes in Dubai and Creation 1984?

Dubai has top notes of Apple, Lemon, Bergamot and Davana, heart notes of Rose, Passionfruit, Cardamom and Jasmine, a base of Indian Oud, Nagarmotha, Leather and Patchouli. 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.