Fragrance comparison

Lady vs Creation 1984

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

Updated 10 Oct 2026 1,543 ratings analysed

Lady

Caron

3.89373 votes

Rank #8,482 White FloralFruity

Full profile Similar & dupes

30%scent match

Clearly different

6 wins

Creation 1984

Ted Lapidus

3.871,170 votes

Rank #2,483 WoodyGreen

Full profile Similar & dupes

Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation 1984 takes 6 of 7 categories.

Lady
Choose it for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear.
Creation 1984
Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Lady1/7

Creation 19846/7

Ratings & consensus: Lady
Community sentiment: Creation 1984
Longevity: Creation 1984
Sillage & projection: Creation 1984
Value for money: Creation 1984
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

LadyCaron

Creation 1984Ted Lapidus

Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split

3.89/ 5 · 373 votes

Have 68%Had 32%Want 0%

3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes

Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%

Category winnerLadyRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate

29%Love

49%Like

2%Ok

19%Dislike

0%Hate

373 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

⏱ Longevity70

〰 Sillage63

♥ Love / hate72

⏱ Longevity80

〰 Sillage73

♥ Love / hate72

Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it

¤ Price value52

¤ Price value64

Category winnerCreation 1984Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both

white floral100%

fruity92%

floral84%

tuberose77%

woody69%

rose61%

woody100%

green92%

aromatic84%

earthy77%

white floral69%

mossy61%

Scent match30%Clearly different · both white floral and woody

Note pyramid (duration)

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

Top15-30 mins

MagnoliaJasmineNeroli

Heart2-4 hrs

PeachTuberoseRaspberryRose

Base6-8+ hrs

OakmossSandalwood

Top

GalbanumMangoBlack CurrantPassionfruitPeachBergamotNeroliLemon

Heart

NarcissusCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrrisGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine

Base

OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMuskVanilla

InformationalShared notesJasmine, Neroli, Peach and Tuberose. Durations are only published for Lady, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season

Spring100

Summer0

Fall0

Winter60

Day100

Night33

Spring84

Summer0

Fall0

Winter100

Day–

Night–

Category winnerCreation 1984Most year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes

Men0

Unisex5

Women95

Work 39%Casual 31%Date 22%Party 8%

Men2

Unisex29

Women69

InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#8,482

PerfumerRichard Fraysse

Launched—

Reviews28

Overall rank#2,483

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Category winnerCreation 1984Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Lady Caron by Caron delivers a bright, sunlit spin on traditional French chypre perfumery. The spray starts with a quick burst of solvent alcohol that evaporates within three minutes. Crisp magnolia, sunny neroli, and creamy jasmine take over fast. You smell genuine white petals rather than laundry soap. Soon, a juicy…

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Lady or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 takes 6 of 7 categories. Lady is rated 3.89/5 from 373 votes; Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes. Choose Lady for a white floral and fruity character. Wins on ratings & consensus. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on community sentiment, longevity and sillage & projection. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Lady or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Lady 70/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Lady or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Lady 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Lady and Creation 1984 smell similar?

Clearly different: a 30% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share white floral and woody accords. Common notes include Jasmine, Neroli, Peach and Tuberose.

Is Lady or Creation 1984 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Lady is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. Lady suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Lady and Creation 1984?

Lady has top notes of Magnolia, Jasmine and Neroli, heart notes of Peach, Tuberose, Raspberry and Rose, a base of Oakmoss and Sandalwood. 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.