Fragrance comparison

Impalpable by Michael Cinco vs Creation

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

Updated 14 Nov 2026 37 ratings analysed

Impalpable by Michael Cinco

BENCH/PH

4.4015 votes

Rank #19,810 CitrusGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

79%scent match

Very similar

3 wins

Creation

Baug Sons

3.8622 votes

Rank #19,189 CitrusFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation takes 3 of 5 categories.

Impalpable by Michael Cinco
Choose it for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear.
Creation
Choose it for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Impalpable by Michael Cinco2/5

Creation3/5

Ratings & consensus: Impalpable by Michael Cinco
Community sentiment: Not scored
Longevity: Creation
Sillage & projection: Creation
Value for money: Impalpable by Michael Cinco
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

Impalpable by Michael CincoBENCH/PH

CreationBaug Sons

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

4.40/ 5 · 15 votes

Have 39%Had 13%Want 48%

3.86/ 5 · 22 votes

Have 35%Had 28%Want 37%

Category winnerImpalpable by Michael CincoRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

53%Love

40%Like

0%Ok

7%Dislike

0%Hate

15 votes · too few to score

32%Love

45%Like

0%Ok

23%Dislike

0%Hate

22 votes · too few to score

Category winnerNot enough dataMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores

⏱ Longevity60

〰 Sillage56

♥ Love / hate85

⏱ Longevity73

〰 Sillage64

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityCreation

SillageCreation

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value100

¤ Price value75

Category winnerImpalpable by Michael CincoBest value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

citrus100%

green90%

woody80%

fruity70%

aromatic60%

fresh spicy50%

citrus100%

fruity88%

green77%

fresh spicy65%

aromatic53%

floral42%

Scent match79%Very similar · both citrus, green and fruity

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top

BergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

Black CurrantGreen Tea

Base

GalbanumWoody NotesMusk

Top

BergamotMandarin Orange

Heart

Black CurrantGreen Tea

Base

PetitgrainMuskGalbanumSandalwood

InformationalShared notesBergamot, Mandarin Orange, Black Currant and Green Tea. Note durations are not published for these fragrances, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring44

Summer100

Fall56

Winter33

Day100

Night36

Spring100

Summer93

Fall13

Winter13

Day100

Night57

Category winnerNot enough dataMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex0

Women100

Men88

Unisex13

Women0

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#19,810

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews20

Overall rank#19,189

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews6

Category winnerCreationHigher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Impalpable by Michael Cinco is a crisp unisex fragrance defined by its bright citrus opening of bergamot and mandarin. It quickly settles into a refreshing heart of black currant and green tea. This versatile scent performs best in warm weather, offering a clean, airy profile that works well for casual daytime office …

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Creation by Baug Sons is a Citrus Aromatic fragrance for men. Top notes are Bergamot and Mandarin Orange; middle notes are Black Currant and Green Tea; base notes are Petitgrain, Musk, Galbanum and Sandalwood.

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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, Impalpable by Michael Cinco or Creation?

Creation takes 3 of 5 categories. Impalpable by Michael Cinco is rated 4.40/5 from 15 votes; Creation is rated 3.86/5 from 22 votes. Choose Impalpable by Michael Cinco for a citrus and green character. Wins on ratings & consensus and value for money. Best in summer, daytime wear. Choose Creation for a citrus and fruity character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and fragranxe ranking. Best in spring, daytime wear.

Which lasts longer, Impalpable by Michael Cinco or Creation?

Creation lasts longest (Creation 73/100, Impalpable by Michael Cinco 60/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Impalpable by Michael Cinco or Creation?

Creation projects furthest (Creation 64/100, Impalpable by Michael Cinco 56/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Impalpable by Michael Cinco and Creation smell similar?

Very similar: a 79% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share citrus, green and fruity accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Mandarin Orange, Black Currant and Green Tea.

Is Impalpable by Michael Cinco or Creation better for summer or winter?

Impalpable by Michael Cinco suits daytime wear; Creation suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Impalpable by Michael Cinco and Creation?

Impalpable by Michael Cinco has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Black Currant and Green Tea, a base of Galbanum, Woody Notes and Musk. Creation has top notes of Bergamot and Mandarin Orange, heart notes of Black Currant and Green Tea, a base of Petitgrain, Musk, Galbanum and Sandalwood.