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Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum vs Creation 1984

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

Updated 1,270 ratings analysed
Some overlap
Quick verdict

Which one should you pick?

Creation 1984 takes 4 of 7 categories.

  • Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum

    Choose it for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear.

  • Creation 1984

    Choose it for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum3/7
Creation 19844/7
Ratings & consensus
Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum
Community sentiment
Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum
Longevity
Creation 1984
Sillage & projection
Creation 1984
Value for money
Creation 1984
Versatility
Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum
Note pyramid (duration)
Not scored
Fragranxe ranking
Creation 1984

Head-to-head breakdown

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

Fragrance
Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 ParfumChanel
Creation 1984Ted Lapidus
Winner

Ratings & consensus

Average rating and ownership split
4.32/ 5 · 100 votes
Have 39%Had 10%Want 52%
3.87/ 5 · 1,170 votes
Have 50%Had 50%Want 0%
Category winnerLes Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 ParfumRating weighted by vote count

Community sentiment

How voters split from love to hate
53%Love
35%Like
3%Ok
9%Dislike
0%Hate

100 votes

28%Love
51%Like
2%Ok
18%Dislike
1%Hate

1,170 votes

Category winnerLes Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 ParfumMost positive mix (25+ votes)

Longevity & sillage

0–100 community performance scores
⏱ Longevity59
〰 Sillage63
♥ Love / hate83
⏱ Longevity80
〰 Sillage73
♥ Love / hate72
Category winners

LongevityCreation 1984

SillageCreation 1984

Value for money

How fairly priced voters find it
¤ Price value30
¤ Price value64
Category winnerCreation 1984Best value score

Main accords

Strength of each scent family · outlined = shared by both
floral100%
woody92%
powdery84%
aromatic77%
musky69%
white floral61%
woody100%
green92%
aromatic84%
earthy77%
white floral69%
mossy61%
Scent match44%Some overlap · both woody, aromatic and white floral

Note pyramid (duration)

Top, heart and base, with how long each lasts when known · gold = shared
Top15-30 mins
AldehydesBergamotNeroli
Heart3-5 hrs
JasmineRoseLilacYlang-YlangCarnation
Base8-12+ hrs
OrrisVetiverMuskAmbrette (Musk Mallow)OpoponaxVanillaSandalwoodIncense
Top
GalbanumMangoBlack CurrantPassionfruitPeachBergamotNeroliLemon
Heart
NarcissusCarnationTuberoseYlang-YlangOrrisGardeniaLily-of-the-ValleyJasmine
Base
OakmossVetiverSandalwoodPatchouliAmberMuskVanilla
InformationalShared notesBergamot, Neroli, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang. Durations are only published for Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum, so this is not scored.

Seasons & time of day

Relative to each fragrance's best season
Spring100
Summer59
Fall0
Winter33
Day100
Night41
Spring84
Summer0
Fall0
Winter100
Day–
Night–
Category winnerLes Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 ParfumMost year-round

Who wears it

Gender appeal votes
Men8
Unisex31
Women62
Work 37%Date 29%Casual 24%Party 11%
Men2
Unisex29
Women69
InformationalProfile onlyAudience is not scored

Ranking & credits

Fragranxe overall rank, nose and launch

Overall rank#30,898

PerfumerJacques Polge

Launched—

Reviews0

Overall rank#2,545

PerfumerNot listed

Launched—

Reviews55

Category winnerCreation 1984Higher overall rank

In a nutshell

Description & review snapshot

Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum captures the dazzling spirit of Gabrielle Chanel's historic 1932 high jewelry exhibition. Crafted by master perfumer Jacques Polge, this pure extrait opens with a flash of fizzy aldehydes, sweet neroli, and sunlit bergamot before settling into a rich floral core. Velvety jasmine, de…

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 …

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.

Common questions

Straight answers from the data above.

Which is better, Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 takes 4 of 7 categories. Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum is rated 4.32/5 from 100 votes; Creation 1984 is rated 3.87/5 from 1,170 votes. Choose Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum for a floral and woody character. Wins on ratings & consensus, community sentiment and versatility. Best in spring, daytime wear. Choose Creation 1984 for a woody and green character. Wins on longevity, sillage & projection and value for money. Best in winter.

Which lasts longer, Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 lasts longest (Creation 1984 80/100, Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum 59/100), based on community performance votes.

Which projects more, Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum or Creation 1984?

Creation 1984 projects furthest (Creation 1984 73/100, Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum 63/100), based on community performance votes.

Do Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum and Creation 1984 smell similar?

Some overlap: a 44% scent match on Fragranxe. Both share woody, aromatic and white floral accords. Common notes include Bergamot, Neroli, Jasmine and Ylang-Ylang.

Is Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum or Creation 1984 better for summer or winter?

For summer, Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum is the stronger pick. For winter, Creation 1984 is the stronger pick. Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum suits daytime wear. Based on community season votes.

What are the notes in Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum and Creation 1984?

Les Exclusifs de Chanel 1932 Parfum has top notes of Aldehydes, Bergamot and Neroli, heart notes of Jasmine, Rose, Lilac and Ylang-Ylang, a base of Orris, Vetiver, Musk and Ambrette (Musk Mallow). 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.

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